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Old September 11th, 2009   #1
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1957 Buick Super Engine Decals ?

l recently purchased a 1957 Buick Super Riviera and just detailed the engine compartment. I am wondering if this engine had valve cover decals, and if so, what type of decal? I called Bob's Automobilia in CA, but he was not sure, saying that 1957 was too new!

I have a 1954 Buick Special Riviera and that car has the smaller V8 and has engine decals. Any ideas on what type of engine decal should be used on the 1957 and if so, can anyone describe? Thanks,

Fred
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Re: 1957 Buick Super Engine Decals ?

The air cleaner has an orange decal for the 4bbl carb. there is a tag over the field post of the generator warning not to attach noise suppressor capacitor to that post. A decal should be on the oil filter can. Not a decal, but there should be a fabric reinforced rubber curtain over the windshield wiper motor to prevent water from running onto the distributor when the hood is open. I have digital photos of three or four well detailed '57 engine compartments if you like.

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Re: 1957 Buick Super Engine Decals ?

Here is an attempt to post a photo. - Dan
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Re: 1957 Buick Super Engine Decals ?

Great pictures - thanks Dan. I have saved these to my hard drive and will use your information to complete the detailing next week. Most of my expertise is with Cadillacs and my 39 LaSalle, so I need a "learning curve" on Buicks. Your help and pictures are greatly appreciated. Here is a picture of my other Buick - a 1954 Riviera Special. Also my 66 Cadillac and my 1939 LaSalle.

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Re: 1957 Buick Super Engine Decals ?

Dan,

I took a look at the larger picture of the 1957 engine, but cannot see the fabric reinforced curtain over the windshield wiper motor to keep water from running onto the distributor when hood is opened. If you have a closeup of that part or a better description, I will try to construct one. Thanks, Fred
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Re: 1957 Buick Super Engine Decals ?

Here is another picture. I will get a better description and maybe another photo over the weekend.

Oh, I forgot the decal on the washer pump/jar. I have seen both a yellow and a red decal on jars. I will look on an original that I have and let let you know.

As a buick lover, I really like your '54. But, the Cadillacs are also great.

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Re: 1957 Buick Super Engine Decals ?

Here are some more photos for your consideration.

It appears that the original had a red decal for the Trico washer.

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