Elpad Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 8 hours ago, MrEarl said: Half right... Mr Earl. Would you rather have the cigar or the Buick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Third choice? Ben 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Ben, you would definitely like getting us in trouble.. don’t you? I won’t answer that, but thought about it! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56buickinga Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 On September 9, 2018 at 9:34 PM, wndsofchng06 said: Thanks to @MrEarl Rita and Elvis for the great hospitality! Thanks @56buickinga for the fun cruise through the mountains and the reminder on yellow jackets! I remember them being honey bees and I tried to include them as part of the package deal I was setting up for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 How do the mice like Durham? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, MrEarl said: How do the mice like Durham? I've not checked on them. I doubt they'll like the hurricane, assuming they didn't leap to their death on I-85 somewhere..... Edited September 12, 2018 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 No rust through holes so I can’t imagine how they would leap, except from maybe one of the open windows. Or maybe the drain hole in the tire well but they looked a bit fat to fit through that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) Fed at the Buick Gardens while Elvis slept Edited September 12, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrEarl Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 and she's alive again!!! What did you do before turning it over? be careful with those little 264's as far as valves sticking. In my experience and for whatever reason I have had more problems with valves sticking in 264's than 322's by far. Even after getting one running, a few days later the valves stuck and bent push rods. tried moving her yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 1 hour ago, MrEarl said: and she's alive again!!! What did you do before turning it over? be careful with those little 264's as far as valves sticking. In my experience and for whatever reason I have had more problems with valves sticking in 264's than 322's by far. Even after getting one running, a few days later the valves stuck and bent push rods. tried moving her yet? Even though the motor wasn't stuck we filled up all the cylinders and put Marvel Mystery Oil in the valve covers. Turned it by hand with a ratchet on the crank several times then with the plug still out turned it with the starter a few times then put it all back together clean the points put a fuel tank on the front and started it up. Couldn't move it at all the clutch is completely out you cannot shift into gears. No plan to replace that since I'm pulling the drivetrain anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 On 9/22/2018 at 1:57 PM, wndsofchng06 said: No plan to replace that since I'm pulling the drivetrain anyway. I'm sure you've posted this before, but care to elaborate? Maybe a 55-56 322 with the sturdier 3 speed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Beemon said: I'm sure you've posted this before, but care to elaborate? Maybe a 55-56 322 with the sturdier 3 speed? Yup. Ive got a couple 56 322s one will be back from the shop shortly. Near-perfect motor I sent it to have it cleaned and have the MPI crack detection done to it and the associated heads. Also while at Buick Gardens I picked up a 56 6 bolt 3 spd transmission. Hoping to sell the 264 and original transmission to put funds in the pot for the rest of the work required on this car. Edited September 23, 2018 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Did Buick Gardens hook you up with a Ansen shifter or did the well dry out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Just now, Beemon said: Did Buick Gardens hook you up with a Ansen shifter or did the well dry out? Dont want one. I like the column shift. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Matt, one of these days you're going to have to let me ride along in this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 4:59 PM, wndsofchng06 said: Dont want one. I like the column shift. Hey Matt Enjoying watching progress on this project. Sold a large stick to a friend working on a 55 Spec 3 spd car. Told me one of the shift levers worked, but did have to add length to the other to use stock linkage. Good luck! Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Time to go all in on this one Matt. I know you have got to be feeling down about "Baby Blue", but you might just end up loving "Pimp'n Purple" a little more. Buick love must endure. Good luck. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) Sorry I've neglected my thread. With the accident, job change, and family stuff I've just forgotten. Now with the results of Bob's estate auction I'm in a crunch for extra space. Need to decide how I'll work that out. I may be shifting gears on this car a tad. After talking with Russ Martin, I might 4bbl and dual exhaust this 264 and still add the beefier 3spd. More to come soon, for now I have another big anouncement. Look for a new me and my Buick thread. Edited November 5, 2018 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 35 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: I might 4bbl and dual exhaust this 264 Not a bad choice. I love the 264 in my 51 F-1 truck: 55 engine, wcfb 4bbl, dual exhaust, 0.015 head gaskets, unknown specs on replacement cam. Just a couple hundred pounds lighter than your Buick, near same rear gears (3.92 vs 3.90). Research why a 55 engine has over 30 hp more than a 54 (cam, thinner head gaskets, pistons, heads?) With more than double the hp of the flathead 6 or 8 it cam with, I need to have pointed straight and on a good surface before I romp on it. Any more power and an upgrade to suspension and brakes would be considered. I named it what Lamar and others said after a ride (holy sh--). 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Well guys... due to a bunch of "stuff" I'll probably be setting this car loose. I hate it but something has to go. I'm going to put the clutch in and the glass in the doors, shine her up and roll her on. If anyone has interest I'm thinking of using BAT which requires they be the only site it's advertised on while the ad is active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 Sold...to a 15 yo as a father/son project. They picked it up yesterday and have already gotten further than I have in 8 months. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 just curious if you kept up with what the new owners have done with the ol purple people eater @NC-car-guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, MrEarl said: just curious if you kept up with what the new owners have done with the ol purple people eater @NC-car-guy Fixed the clutch and resold. I've no clue who it got sold to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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