Guest Rob McDonald Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Music to my ears! There's something so distinctive about the sound of a nailhead. Mind you, I kept hoping I'd hear that one really noisy lifter quiet down. I was mentally urging some oil to find its way up there. Even that anticipation is familiar, to those of us who've become fond of these big green machines."go home and surprise the wifey"Uh-oh. Don't be surprised if she expresses something other than surprise. She's probably noticed how much time you're spending in the shop, getting another Buick ready for paint. Spouses have this odd notion that we can only concentrate on one project at a time. Granted, picking up a list of groceries AND the dry cleaning in a single trip might be more than some of us can handle but multiple car projects? No problem. And we still make time for skimming Hemmings and cruising Bringatrailer.com, just in case another old beauty needs to find a spot in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Well, the tank was gonna cost more to fix than replace, so I ordered a new one. Should be here Tuesday or so. I might try to bleed out the brakes tomorrow. I need to get the shop vac to work so I can clean the rugs. They'll be changed out later, but all I have for now. I cannot wait to get these last few bugs out of the way so I can drive her home and show her off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 New master cylinder ordered from Kanter. Be here Tuesday or Wednesday??? Meanwhile, Monday I will pump out the gas tank and clean it and seal it. I think the pickup might be bad or I may have a hole in the line somewhere. The tank has to have about 1/2 tank of old stuff, but the electric pump won't pull anything. Needs to be dropped and cleaned anyways to be safe. Runs nice on a gas can though. I have a small drip when it rains inside the car. I think its the windshield seal, thus the cloudy windshield. I'll have to pull the stainless and check the seal condition, possibly seal it with some chewing gum or something! hehe. Fathers day car show tomorrow, so I won't be working on anything tomorrow. Just driving one of my friends babies. Happy Fathers Day to all my good friends on here! MattWell now, where to start? Cancelled order for master cylinder with Kanter. They had none in stock and wanted me to send my core for rebuild. Was still gonna be 3 weeks by the time i sent it, to when I got it back. So, i took it apart, cleaned it up, replaced the boot and the brake switch and now have very nice brakes. The gas tank had been epoxied at the seam previously, so I ordered a new one from Bobs. Should be at the house tomorrow. I'll put it in and fill with gas Friday. Changed out one headlight that wasn't working. Now i have to concentrate on the wipers. PO took all the hoses loose and I don't have my shop manual yet. Anyone that can send me a picture of the pages in the manual?Rugs are finally vacuumed out and i cleaned the interior a bit. She finally has her registration done and she looks nice with her new plates. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Music to my ears! There's something so distinctive about the sound of a nailhead. Mind you, I kept hoping I'd hear that one really noisy lifter quiet down. I was mentally urging some oil to find its way up there. Even that anticipation is familiar, to those of us who've become fond of these big green machines."go home and surprise the wifey"Uh-oh. Don't be surprised if she expresses something other than surprise. She's probably noticed how much time you're spending in the shop, getting another Buick ready for paint. Spouses have this odd notion that we can only concentrate on one project at a time. Granted, picking up a list of groceries AND the dry cleaning in a single trip might be more than some of us can handle but multiple car projects? No problem. And we still make time for skimming Hemmings and cruising Bringatrailer.com, just in case another old beauty needs to find a spot in the shop.RobShe did quiet down that lifter after some MMO. After cleaning carburetor, adding some Marvel Mystery Oil - YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Sounds like you're moving right along...I look forward to hearing about the replacement tank and how well they fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 vacuum hose 56 Buick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Matt, I can send a better picture if you want to shoot me your direct e mail:jdefiore@nycap.rr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 She did quiet downBy "she" you mean the engine, right? "She" the wifey might give you the quiet treatment for some time, after you surprise her with this purchase. Or, she might just love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I had to have the master (power) cylinder rebuilt on my '56 over the winter, and it cost me about $500. Ouch! But the brakes work fine now.Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 The tank is here! Still in the box. Tonight, wifey and I celebrated 16 years of Holy something or another. We had a great night out. She's really a great part of who I am. I'll see if I can get the tank in tomorrow. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eb3bzk Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Hi,I like your new car Matt!! Congratulations.I found a 1958 Riviera 4 door, but the car was cut, missed parts and engine and gearbox were not originals ...I like this! good luck with your restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nahuelsan Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Hi Matt. I'm sorry, but I don't understand what does "Holy something or another" means. I'm sure that's a kind of anniversary but I don't know what you celebrate.Have a nice weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 NahuelI was referring to my wedding anniversary. "Holy Matrimony". Sorry to confuse you. I hope all is well with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Here is a picture of the old "gas" tank and the new one that I ordered from Bobs Automobilia. It drop shipped from Tanks Inc. Nicely boxed and very nice! Same size and when ordering, they ask you for a measurement on the location of the fill hole on the side. There are three different tank measurements that it possibly have. They also send a rubber coupling and the neck. Bobs sent me two hose clamps. The tank came with a new sending unit rubber gasket and new o-ring seal bolts. Tank is back under car and she runs off of her own tank now. I drove her around a little bit at the factory today, testing out the brakes, etc. Next up.........tires and new plugs and wires. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Wow, that is a nice unit! Been thinking about one for my car too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nahuelsan Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Hi Matt!Happy for you anniversary... I'm about to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary on October. No complaints at this moment.About the fuel tank, is it ready to install? are you going to paint it black or it's already done in aluminum color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I ordered one from Tank's Inc also for my convertible. Since it will be judged, I took both tanks to a radiator shop and had them solder my old filler tube back on so it would look original.Nahuel, the tanks are supposed to be silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4 bufords Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 like to see one made for the 57 buick,4 bufords from ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 I have one more bulb on the front turn signals to change out. Bought a new one on the way home tonight. Will change it tomorrow. I also hooked the original fuel pump up and she runs better with the original than with the electric one. I will leave the electric one there, just in case I have a problem. I will still have to address the radio and the speedo jumps a lot. Clock doesn't work either. All repairable. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Tires might be on the agenda for tomorrow........been working on the 47' and have to get some pictures taken....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Ok, so no tires yet. Still trying to figure out what I want. I did manage to drive the car home yesterday! Yippeee! I changed out the plugs and wires and it runs a little better now. I still need to check the timing out and some other odds and ends. I cleaned up and polished some more. I also touched up some of the white with a rattle can. Cleaned on the interior a bit more and checked the car over generally speaking. I need to order some sway bar bushings and rebuild kits for the ends. I also was curious about where to find wiper arm replacements. I was able to order these from Advance Auto Parts. They look "period" but not correct! So I changed the rubber out from these to my old, correct blades. So there are some available for those that want. Part # 33-122 (Trico). I think she looks a lot better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Nice!!! Love those shiney Buicks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 So, Matt, if you took it home, what did your wife say? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 It's funny! Even after showing her the title paperwork and bill of sale, she doesn't believe what I paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I've had many similar experiences, wifey not believing what I paid for it, but she's usually astounded on the high side. Not so much purchase price, as what it costs to make an old beauty roadworthy. Going through that again right now.Slant Sixin' in Seattle, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 So, Matt, if you took it home, what did your wife say? KeithShe likes it even though she won't admit it. I catch her looking inside and around the car whe I am working in the garage or on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 New keys made today. Now i can lock it up. Almost new set if tires just purchased off of craigslist. Waiting for them to drop them off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Still finding issues that bother me with the car. Mile and Willie, thanks for the phone help. It was nice talking with both of you tonight. I just bought the 56 shop manual, so when I get it, I should be able to finish this up, or I hope so. I'm itching to get her out and drive her. I'm waiting to finish up this stuff to have the tires mounted. I reconstructed the drivers rear shock mount and it is back on the car. Waiting on sway bar bushings and the shop manual. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 I now have a washer bottle setup, thanks to Mike (buick5563). I drained the tranny and am going to pull the pan to give a looksee! The tranny was over-full. Reverse was slipping really bad and I hope that this is something that I can fix without having to pull the tranny. I hope that being too full might have had something to do with this. It was working before I brought it home and while on "flat" surface. But my driveway is a little slanted and it won't back out of it. !@#$!#$%$%^%^& Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Pulled the pan and cleaned the 'gunk' out of it. The fluid was really brown looking, maybe from sitting so long. It smelled weird also. I have the pan back on and will fill with new fluid tomorrow. I haven't got my shop manual in the mail yet, so anyone that can tell me what fluid and how much of it in the dynaflow? Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 MattDrain the torque converter too --- contact Mike if questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Ok, so here's the jist of it. Shop manual says bands cannot be adjusted with tranny in the car. Backyard mechanic would cut holes in the floorboard to reach access points on top of tranny. I read and re-read manual and figured out that by dropping the pan and taking off the valve body, the band adjustments are literally "hanging" out of the tranny. I adjusted a little on the "reverse" band, cleaned the valve body out and checked all of the seals and surfaces. There was also some "gunk" in the piston assemblies that work the bands. After draining all of the fluid from the torque converter and all of these steps, the tranny took almost all of the 10.5 qts that the shop manual said it would. After filling the tranny back up, I have reverse, although it doesn't seem strong yet. So, I think I will drain again and adjust the band a little more. I know that the tranny is going to need to have a rebuild soon, but I want to drive a little bit this summer. I will just have to try to park where reverse isn't necessary or that I'm backing down or on a flat surface.I will post more later on. Might be able to get this done this week, if not it will have to wait because vacation is calling.........Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Matt; Hopefully the band adjustments will work for you. I've found reverse to be a bit "fragile" on these transmissions. I once broke reverse with a quick goose of the gas. Easy does it and you might put off serious work for some time yet. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Keith,The word,"fragile" is exactly what reverse was on this car. I guess I'm going to have to pull the tranny out to rebuild it. Durn! I wanted to drive it around this year and enjoy myself with it.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Great news! I'm on vacation again and while flying, I was reading shop manual again. I read and re-read about the transmission reverse circuit. So, I called Jim @ Jim's Dynaflow Service this morning and talked about my findings. Looks as though I can replace the gaskets and piston seals on the servos and it should be good. Jim is great to work with and honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sounds like potential for a few more rides this year. Let us know how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Jim helped me out with some advice on doing mine back in the winter, and he was very helpful.Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 I have the car back up on ramps in the front. Tomorrow I call Jim and order the parts. When I get home from work, I'll drain the tranny again and ready the "pulling of the valve assembly" I will try to take pictures this time so everyone can see what I'm doing. Right or wrong! haha Hopefully this works, because I've lost some time working on my 47' and need to get back on it. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 MattBe sure you have the correct gasket before installation. Good luck with the valve operating rod...and I hope you like the taste of tranny fluid.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Tranny fluid is ok on ice. Gear oil not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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