EmTee Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 If I'm ever on a scavenger hunt, I want you on my team! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 R&L ... Right and left 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 17 minutes ago, EmTee said: If I'm ever on a scavenger hunt, I want you on my team! I'm down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 18 hours ago, wndsofchng06 said: Congrats!!! I would definitely take Willie's recommendation and use the scoops as decor and skip putting the holes in the car. Thats why I sold em to KC. I didn't even use them as decor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 I couldn't help myself. Broke away from the garage to daydream for a minute.She gon be a baddddd car! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Just received another ebay part for my car. This is the power window regulator for the rear passenger's side. I now have both rear power regulators. I now only need 1 more front power window regulator to have the whole power window system! Edited April 27, 2017 by Kosage Chavis (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Can't recall but do you have the four gang master switch that goes on the corner below the windshield too? Suspect you be getting the wiring harness for the power window setup also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 43 minutes ago, dei said: Can't recall but do you have the four gang master switch that goes on the corner below the windshield too? Suspect you be getting the wiring harness for the power window setup also. Yes Sir, I have all switches (including 4-gang switch) and associated wiring harness for each window. The only question is whether these power window sytems used relays. I didn't see anything for relays in the electrical window schematic, but did see something in the master body manual in one of its diagrams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 It needs a relay. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I used one for a 55 to 57 Chevy power seat and power window. It is hidden by the kick pannel, so.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Relay or circuit breaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, RivNut said: Relay or circuit breaker? Just the relay. Don't know much about the circuit breaker. Do I need the circuit breaker too? What is it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 43 minutes ago, Kosage Chavis said: Just the relay. Don't know much about the circuit breaker. Do I need the circuit breaker too? What is it for? You need a circuit breaker...keeps from frying you motors if the switch get caught in the up or down position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Google "circuit breaker vs relay" for a detailed explanation. Most of the time a relay is used to switch a circuit. Your headlamps need a lot of current but you don't want that amount of current going through your headlamp switch. So the headlamp switch activates a relay that can handle more current. Your power seats and power windows need a lot of power and that power goes through a circuit breaker. If the draw is too much, the breaker "fails" and stops the current flow. As the circuit breaker cools, it resets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 25 minutes ago, RivNut said: Google "circuit breaker vs relay" for a detailed explanation. Most of the time a relay is used to switch a circuit. Your headlamps need a lot of current but you don't want that amount of current going through your headlamp switch. So the headlamp switch activates a relay that can handle more current. Your power seats and power windows need a lot of power and that power goes through a circuit breaker. If the draw is too much, the breaker "fails" and stops the current flow. As the circuit breaker cools, it resets. 30 minutes ago, old-tank said: You need a circuit breaker...keeps from frying you motors if the switch get caught in the up or down position. Thank you both. I will look to get both items. What does the circuit breaker look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 7 hours ago, Kosage Chavis said: What does the circuit breaker look like? How did I know you were going to ask that? Anyhow a 30-40 amp should serve you well...and those even look like the original. CIRCUIT BREAKER EXAMPLE 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 19 minutes ago, old-tank said: How did I know you were going to ask that? What can I say...you're a wise man Mr Willie.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 8 hours ago, Kosage Chavis said: Thank you both. I will look to get both items. What does the circuit breaker look like? You only need a circuit breaker. There's no wiring provisions for a relay. A heavy gauge hot wire from the BAT side of the fuse box to the circuit breaker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 Received this 4-way power seat switch in the mail today (compliments of Matt).Still working on purchasing a Buick small series 4-way power seat track assembly. It will happen...just a matter of time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) I might not be able to work on the Buick right now because of the project going on in the garage, but that hasn't kept me from searching for the parts I still need. I just got these items in the mail today: Power seat/window relayPower window circuit breakerand Power window pillar conduitOnly item I need for the entire power system now is the front driver's side power window regulator. All items are compliments of Mr Lamar. Edited June 26, 2017 by Kosage Chavis (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Make sure to open that relay up and check the contact points. I've never used a point file because I've heard they damage the tungsten finish, but a small piece of emery cloth, or very fine nail filer, should clean those points up. I always get odd looks when shopping for contact point cleaners because they come in packs of 20 for $3 in the women's makeup isle at the convenience store... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Just got this in the mail today. A power window motor for the passenger's side. Compliments of Ebay.Got it really cheap and it works. I really felt the need to get an extra one because one of my motors, I feel, will end up burning out on me. So now I have 6 motors altogether. 3 passenger and 3 driver's side motors. A backup for each side. Edited June 28, 2017 by Kosage Chavis (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 I saw my Dad today and he gave me this...this is an antique OLDSMOBILE vanity mirror that my Grandmother used in my Grandad's (then my Dad's) 55 Buick. My Dad was telling me that he remembers my Grandmother putting on her makeup while using this mirror. My Grandad felt it important to keep it in the car when he gave it to my Dad. And when my Dad sold the Buick, he pulled this mirror from the visor and held onto it all of this time. Now he has given it to me and the only fitting place to put it will be on the passenger's side visor in my Buick...just like my Dad and Grandad! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 There are vendors who will redo the silver and buff the glass. Look in Hemmings Motor News for the service. It used to be very cheap but for an item like that it is priceless. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Saw this factory AC resistor on Ebay and had to buy. I already have 1 good one, but these resistors are so fragile, I figured having a back-up was in order. Plus it was it was very affordable. So again, factory AC resistor, compliments of Ebay! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Wow, that's a nice one, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 20 hours ago, Fr. Buick said: Wow, that's a nice one, good job! Thank you Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Finally found a factory AC switch knob. When I bought my AC control panel, one knob was missing.Very happy to find this. Compliments of ebay. Edited January 2, 2018 by Kosage Chavis Mistaken this knob with a factory speaker switch knob. (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Also used for your AC controls, with the pointer. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Fr. Buick said: Also used for your AC controls, with the pointer. I didn't even think of that Doug. So do both knobs on the AC controls have pointers? I ask because I am also missing one knob from the set of AC controls I bought a while back. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Yes, both AC knobs have pointers, just the same as the speaker control. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 A little upset with my carport for my Buick. We had a windstorm a couple nights ago and it did this to it...I have it covered temporarily with an old tarp. This will have to do until I get something better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Got this in the mail a few days ago. The manifold tee fitting and in-line check valve for the power brake system...compliments of Ben.That's it for 2017. Hoping for a lot of progress for 2018. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 On 11/1/2017 at 9:00 PM, Kosage Chavis said: A little upset with my carport for my Buick. We had a windstorm a couple nights ago and it did this to it...I have it covered temporarily with an old tarp. This will have to do until I get something better. The original skins on those things are hideously cheap and thin. Buy you a heavy-duty tarp from tractor supply and you’ll be good for another 2 to 3 years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 On 1/5/2018 at 2:40 PM, MrEarl said: The original skins on those things are hideously cheap and thin. Buy you a heavy-duty tarp from tractor supply and you’ll be good for another 2 to 3 years. Great minds think alike Mr. Lamar! Had this thing wrapped up a few weeks ago. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Got this in the mail today...factory power antenna switch with escutcheon for a small series 55 Buick. Compliments of Mr Rich.All I need now is the power antenna and I will be done with this part of my search! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Got this in the mail. A front driver's side power window regulator. Compliments of Mr Rich.I had such a hard time finding one for a 2 door hardtop, so I settled with one that comes from a 4 door car. The only difference between the two is the arm. The bracket is the same. I was told that it would need a minor modification to make it work correctly on my type of body. I will still keep my eyes out for the correct regulator. Nevertheless, I now have the complete power window system for my car! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Also, got this in the mail...a factory 4-way power seat for a small series 55 Buick. Compliments of Mr Rich.Everything is there, but the seat is in rough condition. Only one of the skirts is in decent condition. One of the mounting feet is beyond repair and the motors need to be taken apart and cleaned. This is no worry to me. I have another source that is willing to trade me his good parts for my manual seat track. So, this should work out well in the end. I now have the entire power seat system for my car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Kosage Chavis said: One of the mounting feet is beyond repair Those feet are bolted to plates that are welded to the floor. Did you get the plates? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 minute ago, old-tank said: Those feet are bolted to plates that are welded to the floor. Did you get the plates? Sure didn't. The floor pans on the car that this seat came from were rusted through pretty badly and I assume so were the plates. Got any good pictures of these plates? Maybe if I get a good visual of them, I could just fabricate a pair of my own. Thank you Mr Willie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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