old-tank Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Thanks, Mud --- I've never laughed so hard! So you went to buy it and did.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Mud, we have all been there, but maybe did not get supper! As Mike said earlier, you stole it. Happy for you. Someone [ winsofchange ??] is looking for a ';55. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Thanks, Mud --- I've never laughed so hard! So you went to buy it and did....Well, no mater what happens in life, try to have fun with it. To be continued........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) Here is the auction video. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy1rlZFKgGw Great video. LOL because all of us in the car hobby have been there. Edited September 27, 2015 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Here is the auction video. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy1rlZFKgGw That is just funny. Not sure if my answer of "I don't know" would fly at my house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 I was told yesterday that the title was in the mail. Now for a license plate...... Should I get Bertha in honor of Mr. Butt? OR Mudbone, or DYNA 55 or Dyna Flo or Mud 55 or etc etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Bertha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Mudbone or descriptive like four door (foe doe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 How about " NUMBER 2" or "WENT 2 LOOK" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Number 2 might not work...Just sayin' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Ok, I got the title today. Went to get plates. If ordering anything with a personalized plate they do not give temporary tags. I would have to wait 3-4 weeks. So I just got a one year antique plate for now. I called Ins. Man so I am covered. Went for a quick drive to get some gas. It only took 3.5 gal. Maybe the gauge is not out of whack after all. The rear shocks are not working at all. I felt like I was driving the Titanic in a hurricane! It was idling a little rough. Backed out the mixture screws a little and that helped a lot. I hope to do a video drive on Sunday, weather permitting. Mud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 We are all waiting in anxious anticipation!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Here is what we found in the glove box. Mud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi_FRSHC42I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 I found out why the car would change lanes at will. It just needs a few more parts….. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr2LnVbwVN0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 New parts might help, but most of the problem is those flat top alpha-numeric tires. I put some on one of mine and at the time it had only 7000 miles. I could not hold it on the road. It steered better with the rotten 21 year old tires I took off (7.60-15) and at 25k it still steers well (so well that I forget it has bias ply). With the weight of the car on the suspension those components don't move that much. My other model 63 that I drive all over the country has more play than that.Also that upper pin is where the camber and caster is set and a change in setting will move the wear area.http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cok-59600 this is what I have now and as mounted are 2.75 walls and should match the rear ones you have if only 2 are used. Radials will help, but with increased steering effort with manual steering.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 On the drivers side I could hear the klunking as if there is little to no grease in there. Also glad you found, and left, those tools in the glove box! Never know when you'll need em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 New parts might help, but most of the problem is those flat top alpha-numeric tires. I put some on one of mine and at the time it had only 7000 miles. I could not hold it on the road. It steered better with the rotten 21 year old tires I took off (7.60-15) and at 25k it still steers well (so well that I forget it has bias ply). With the weight of the car on the suspension those components don't move that much. My other model 63 that I drive all over the country has more play than that.Also that upper pin is where the camber and caster is set and a change in setting will move the wear area.http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cok-59600 this is what I have now and as mounted are 2.75 walls and should match the rear ones you have if only 2 are used. Radials will help, but with increased steering effort with manual steering.WillieMaybe putting some oil in the shocks will help. It was real bad just going up town to get gas. The rear tires were bouncing up and down like rubber balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 That too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hey Mud,Another thing I noticed was the "flat top" tires. I had some of those the first time I bought wide whites cuz they were cheap. They were ok when new, but they wandered a lot more than good bias ply tires. That was when they were new. I tried them on my wagon as 15-20 year old tires and I couldn't drive around the block. Something else to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Hey Mud,Another thing I noticed was the "flat top" tires. I had some of those the first time I bought wide whites cuz they were cheap. They were ok when new, but they wandered a lot more than good bias ply tires. That was when they were new. I tried them on my wagon as 15-20 year old tires and I couldn't drive around the block. Something else to consider.I have a brand new set in the basement still wrapped in plastic that my father bought me 15 years ago. (They were not cheap) May be I should try those. I got them from Coker. Edited October 6, 2015 by Mudbone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The ones I had were Denman, I think. They are now my painting shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Title edited and moved here upon request of Mudbone ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) I just realized something real weird. In 1974 I had a 55 Special two door sedan that was a project car. Then I bought a 55 Special four door sedan driver in Denver Co. My 55 Century two door hardtop Project66R car came from Denver Co. and now I have a 55 Century four door hardtop that came from IL. What???? (You can just see the rear fender above the white and red sedan) (If you look through the driver’s window on the green two door, you can see a blue and white 56 Century four door hardtop where my red and white four door is sitting three years later) Edited October 7, 2015 by Mudbone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I like "driver" in the new title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Hey, Mud, you do not like '55s do you?? Like the new on . Calling it Squire?? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I like "driver" in the new title.The 66R is (going to be) a driver too, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I found out why the car would change lanes at will. It just needs a few more parts….. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr2LnVbwVN0 Before I would condemn the the steering knuckle parts I would lube them at the nipples. I also suspect the tires might be contributing to the problem. The first set of bias I drove on caught every rut in the road sending me wherever it pleased. The tires were 10 years old. I purchased new bias ply(Universals) and the car drives wonderfully. No more white knuckle driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 There is an estate auction this Saturday. A 1955 Buick Century four door hardtop is one of two vehicles to be sold. Is anyone familiar with this car? It is only about an hour from me so I think I will check it out and report back. http://toddwillsauctioneering.com/page1.php 55 buick.jpg 55buick2.jpg As an aside, I think it's wonderful that the manufacturer was so liberal in the 50's so as to try new things. I am specifically talking about how the 55 Special 4 dr had the low rear fender welts, while the 66R had the open fender welts. Add to that the differences between the large series and smaller series and this begins to add up to a lot of investment in tools, dies and ultimately inventory. And somehow all the cars look similar.And to think, they somehow managed to make money back then with all this individuality. Also I had an opportunity to laugh at the disingenuous remark in Muds first post on this thread! "so I think I will check it out and report back." tsk, tsk. LOL...as he heads out with a pocket full of cash for the down payment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 The ones I had were Denman, I think. They are now my painting shoes. This is the set of bias ply I originally had on my 54. Denman. Caught every rut in the road. Replaced and the car driving dynamics improved greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) As an aside, I think it's wonderful that the manufacturer was so liberal in the 50's so as to try new things. I am specifically talking about how the 55 Special 4 dr had the low rear fender welts, while the 66R had the open fender welts. Add to that the differences between the large series and smaller series and this begins to add up to a lot of investment in tools, dies and ultimately inventory. And somehow all the cars look similar.And to think, they somehow managed to make money back then with all this individuality. Also I had an opportunity to laugh at the disingenuous remark in Muds first post on this thread! "so I think I will check it out and report back." tsk, tsk. LOL...as he heads out with a pocket full of cash for the down payment! The reason I took cash and my checkbook is that the guy had a ton of tools. Lathes to sand blasting/painting equipment. Seriously I was just going to look! Edited October 8, 2015 by Mudbone (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 The 66R is (going to be) a driver too, right?Yes sir..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Before I would condemn the the steering knuckle parts I would lube them at the nipples. I also suspect the tires might be contributing to the problem. The first set of bias I drove on caught every rut in the road sending me wherever it pleased. The tires were 10 years old. I purchased new bias ply(Universals) and the car drives wonderfully. No more white knuckle driving. Ha, you guys just don't know me very well. I spent 2 years rebuilding front ends and doing wheel alignment at a Sears Automotive Center in Oakbrook IL (18 Service Bays) We did 5-6 wheel alignments a day plus rebuilds. I Hate LOOSE PARTS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'm just picking up this thread, that looks like a nice find! the story rather reminds me of the Electra I just bought. I was driving along and stopped in to take a look at the car which had a "For Sale" sign on it.Now its' mine.Enjoy!Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 I went for a drive yesterday afternoon. After about 15 minutes of driving around town the temp gauge started climbing up about ¾ to hot. (The outside temp was about 62*) I turned the electric fan on and it came down a little and stayed there. It looks like he had the radiator out as it is freshly painted. I bet the block is full of crud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 If you have the cooling system apart, I would have a radiator guy check it out anyway. The one in my 60 looked fresh, and it ended up with a leak that I couldn't really see, and it had some crap in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I agree with Adam. The very least I would do is have the radiator rodded out. Then I would know. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Radiator x3...never saw a problem with the block on a nailhead. Check the temperature at the thermostat housing with an infrared temperature gun. The stock temperature gauge if working is usually lying. Change the thermostat ...180°...while the radiator is out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Make sure to filter the antifreeze if the radiator is clogged. Panty hose over the return inlet nipple before installing the hose will work. I still swear by my Tebka inline coolant filter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I agree with the Tefba recommendation. Mount it at the top hose, just behind the radiator. You twist off the top, loosing no fluid, check and clean the screes, and off you go. I also put a stack of life-saver shaped magnets on the little shaft, and these catch even more schmuts. On an old engine you know there is stuff floating through the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Unfortunately I have not had much time to do anything with the car. I do have an update. Some positive and some negative. It now appears that the front passenger door has been replaced. There are some areas of peeled paint and it looks like a yellow or light brown color. The damaged lower right fender and rocker panel patch kind of tell the story that the car had a fender bender on that side. On a positive note, all the lights are working inside and out. The windshield and rubber appear to be new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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