[img]graemlins/wavey.gif[/img] Hey, Robert:
I see that You are a New Member. Welcome Aboard! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
How are things on The Island? Pretty Quiet during the Winter season, I bet.
Where to get Parts? That seems to be the Most Frequently Asked Question.
It depends on what part your are looking for.
There are quite a few places. You can shop around and get prices for parts and then the money you save you spend in shipping costs.
A lot of mechanical partscan be obtained locally believe it or not. From NAPA, Advanced, Autozone or even your local independant parts dealer.
The trick is to get a part number.
You can go online on the napa, parts america, advanced or autozone and research the part number. once you have the part number anyone can obtain the part for you. The trick is to make the job the easiest for the counter man. The guy is busy and he doesn't really want to spend a whole lot of time looking up a 20 dollar part. He may do it once, but you don't want him to think of you as a neuisence and get the here he comes again look and/or the brushoff. If You are able to get the part number it makes EVERYTHING a Lot easier and then You develop a relationship with the counterman when You need him for the really hard to find part. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
Brake parts, Fel-Pro gaskets Waterpumps etc. can all be obtained from your local parts dealer.
There are some parts that are stocked by Specialty Houses.
I have used with Great Success
Buick World 360-825-3788 Enumclaw WA
rivierajim@excite.com
Bob's Automobilia www.bobsautomobilia.com
805-434-2963
order a part from Bob and he includes a nifty Catalog Atascadero, CA.
Carson's Antique Auto Parts, Holliston MA.
w1066@gis.net 508-429-2269
Antique Auto Parts Cellar, Weymouth, MA
781-335-1579 www.then-now.com
The Merchandise is quality stuff, the real deal. NOS No Bargains here put the prices are fair and competive. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
If there is a particular part You need, I would be more than happy to advise/consult of your needs and wants. If I don't know at least I will be able to steer you in the right direction.
I do have a Buick Parts Locating Guide, readily on hand at my disposal for research/resource material, among others.
Your '55 is comperable to My '56 so I have pretty much a good idea in regard to where to get stuff.
E-bay is also a good source for some parts, but you have to know your prices.
I will be glad to assist a fellow New Englander in any way I can.
After all on the Island of Nantucket, you probably have the only mid-fifty's Buick on the Island.
Where did You pick up the car?
Is it operable and roadwothy?
Paint is one thing. Body Rot is another and the salt air that surrounds you won't help matters.
Fill Us in on the details.
Good Luck with Your new Project.
Keep US informed of Your Progress!
If You need ANY Help! Don't be bashfull, You know where to find US.
WE are Here to HELP! Each Other.
Welcome and don't be a Stranger [img]graemlins/beers.gif[/img]
Regards,
Tom Gallagher
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