Buick - Post War

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1. Favorite Pictures of My Post War Buick 1 2 3 4 12

   By MrEarl, March 23, 2016
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   • Crusty Trucker
   • Saturday at 06:05 AM

2. PLEASE READ-GUIDE TO "BUICK- POST WAR"

   By MrEarl, January 20, 2013
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   • MrEarl
   • January 20, 2013

3. Jump start 6-volt car with 12 volt battery

   By Garyr1016, March 16, 2005
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   • 56Roadmaster
   • March 25, 2005

4. which are easiest restoration cars for a beginner?

   By luckycat, March 28, 2005
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   • NTX5467
   • April 5, 2005

5. What kind of fluid in a convertible top pump???

   By Guest, July 9, 2000
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   • Wayne R
   • April 14, 2023

6. What's the Best/Stongest 6 Volt Battery on the Market?

   By Dan O, October 31, 2015
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   • BuickBob49
   • June 25, 2019

7. Copper Core plug wire VS. Modern suppression plug wires??

   By Guest coaltownkid, January 5, 2006
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   • NTX5467
   • January 9, 2006

8. new 1956 Super owner 1 2 3 4 10

   By ddiaz396, June 29, 2016
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   • ddiaz396
   • September 15, 2022

9. Headliner Wrinkles - Getting them out?

   By 1957buickjim, March 28, 2012
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   • serb
   • April 8, 2012

10. my 1938 special: the chronicle 1 2 3 4 6

    By Guest ZondaC12, June 6, 2005
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    • Guest
    • January 16, 2006

11. 322 engine tear down 1 2 3 4 10

    By Beemon, April 25, 2017
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    • KongaMan
    • August 1, 2017

12. URGENT WARNING--EXTENDED LIFE ANTI-FREEZE

    By trp3141592, November 7, 2010
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    • buick man
    • April 21, 2013

13. 72 Centurion Convertible 1 2 3 4 10

    By NC-car-guy, October 2, 2021
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    • avgwarhawk
    • April 15

14. Torque tube separation from torque ball 1 2 3

    By WillBilly53, April 10, 2012
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    • DevsRevs
    • September 13, 2018

15. What works for a good speedo cable lube?

    By Buford, January 9, 2017
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    • packick
    • January 16, 2017

16. Working on the 60 Electra 1 2 3 4 14

    By Bill Stoneberg, May 22, 2020
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    • drhach
    • September 11, 2022

17. Edelbrock 1406 conversion

    By VickyBlue, August 2, 2012
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    • Guest
    • December 2, 2015

18. Newbie with a 1957 Buick Super 1 2 3 4 5

    By Guest COMPRESSION, April 24, 2014
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    • SpecialEducation
    • September 16, 2015

19. Rear Differential fluid

    By Guest 56 Rum Runner, April 23, 2010
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    • bhclark
    • April 25, 2010

20. Anyone ever install their own Convertible Top? 1 2

    By wmsue, January 31, 2011
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    • Dennis Hagen
    • October 31, 2019

21. WHO MAKES BEST ENGINE REBUILD KITS

    By buick840, August 27, 2005
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    • Bill Stoneberg
    • February 1, 2022

22. Need help (brake info)

    By my_fiero, October 17, 2006
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    • Beemon
    • June 13, 2016

23. 1957 Buick upholstery trim and colour options 1 2

    By Guest Rob McDonald, December 11, 2010
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    • buick man
    • December 17, 2020

24. Dynaflow Rebuild Instructions 1 2

    By rmartens, July 26, 2005
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    • Invicta
    • July 17, 2009

25. 1973 Riviera Front Bumper

    By Guest Sled Lover, May 8, 2012
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    • BendRivs
    • May 12, 2019

26. Leaking Dynaflow Need Advice!

    By 1957buickjim, July 5, 2011
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    • 1957buickjim
    • July 14, 2011

27. 1955 Buick low oil pressure? 1 2 3 4 6

    By old-tank, September 19, 2023
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    • old-tank
    • April 5

28. Engine paint - Buick green for '66 401

    By Guest imported_Thriller, October 18, 2005
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    • Guest
    • October 20, 2005

29. 1955 Special rear shocks source

    By Guest Roadster911, January 19, 2013
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    • MrEarl
    • January 25, 2013

30. 1957 Buick Rear Seat Speaker 1 2 3

    By 1957buickjim, September 14, 2010
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    • lancemb
    • December 5, 2015

31. 1957 Buick Engine Compartment Photo's 1 2

    By 1957buickjim, July 15, 2010
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    • 1957buickjim
    • December 27, 2010

32. 1955 Buick - Generator to alternator conversion wiring question 1 2

    By bigaudioal, February 1, 2013
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    • old-tank
    • January 25, 2023

33. 1955 Buick general questions 1 2 3 4 5

    By Kosage Chavis, September 25, 2016
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    • KAD36
    • May 9, 2021

34. straight 8 exhaust manifold gasket leak[47super]

    By sledheader 48381, July 27, 2008
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    • Guest
    • August 4, 2012

35. Brakes locking up on my 60 Electra 1 2

    By JoelsBuicks, April 2, 2008
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    • Jim Cannon
    • May 8, 2008

36. 1959-1960 Buick question

    By X-Frame, January 6, 2012
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    • Mark59
    • December 1, 2019

37. How to stop rear main seal leaks 1 2

    By old-tank, February 5, 2013
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    • NTX5467
    • June 20, 2016

38. Carter WCFB carb

    By Rooster, July 28, 2008
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    • NTX5467
    • August 20, 2008

39. Carb rebuilt but accelerator pump has issue.

    By Guest 1930harley, August 25, 2010
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    • NTX5467
    • August 30, 2010

40. What do these vacuum readings mean?

    By Guest 55-Olds-Guy, August 26, 2013
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    • buick5563
    • August 27, 2013

41. Re-chroming price. 1 2

    By Guest gunjeep444, January 20, 2012
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    • Guest
    • March 25, 2012

42. Runs in park, stalls in gear

    By rhb1999, November 17, 2008
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    • rhb1999
    • November 20, 2008

43. 1950 248. 1 2 3

    By Ben Bruce aka First Born, December 9, 2008
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    • Ben Bruce aka First Born
    • December 29, 2022

44. How rare is the 375 Wildcat?

    By Guest 61rsss, January 2, 2010
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    • NTX5467
    • January 13, 2010

45. Towing Trailers With '50's Buick's, Who's Done It 1 2 3 4

    By MrEarl, July 21, 2017
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    • MrEarl
    • October 20, 2017

46. Tack strips - where to get / buy?

    By 1957buickjim, March 13, 2011
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    • jeff53
    • December 27, 2020

47. How To Do Series:Learn how We Disassembled, Cleaned & Reassembled the 57 Nailhead Hydraulic Lifters

    By buick man, February 13, 2012
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    • Joseph P. Indusi
    • June 23, 2016

48. I bought the '49 Special on the cover of the August Bugle.... 1 2 3 4

    By Guest Special_49, September 15, 2010
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    • Guest
    • October 13, 2010

49. Dynaflow Code Letters, 1953-59 1 2

    By MrEarl, May 16, 2012
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    • Kosage Chavis
    • January 26, 2021

50. RHD 1947(?) Buick Super convertible on Aussie TV Series "A Place to Call Home"

    By NC1968Riviera, October 13, 2017
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    • TG57Roadmaster
    • February 26, 2018

51. 1957 Buick "ODDBALL" model - or NOT?

    By Topper1961, July 30, 2011
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    • dei
    • August 9, 2017

52. oil smoke from engine(oil filler breather)

    By bhclark, September 2, 2005
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    • Guest
    • January 15, 2006

53. Best of Chrome Shops Poll!

    By buick man, February 18, 2011
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    • buick man
    • March 2, 2011

54. 1958 Wiper Vacuum Line Diagram?

    By Smartin, June 27, 2011
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    • Guest
    • June 30, 2011

55. '52 Roadmaster: A Laundry List 1 2 3

    By Cubelodyte, September 10, 2010   

    • 1952 roadmaster
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    • Cubelodyte
    • April 3, 2011

56. 1957 Buicks in Postcards, Period Pics & Media 1 2

    By TG57Roadmaster, December 15, 2010
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    • buick man
    • February 22, 2012

57. Dustless Blasting or Sand Blasting - looking for advice

    By SLP5357, January 15, 2016
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    • smithbrother
    • January 19, 2016

58. 1955 Century Torque ball adjustment 1 2

    By Mudbone, January 21, 2012
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    • NC-car-guy
    • June 24, 2017

59. WHAT'S SO BAD ABOUT '57 & '58 BUICK VACUUM WIPERS?

    By Guest Rob McDonald, May 24, 2011
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    • autonut
    • November 12, 2017

60. 1955 windshield washer vacuum hoses

    By Pete Phillips, April 26, 2010
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    • stealthbob
    • May 3, 2010

61. Need help reagarding ignition timing 66 Skylark

    By Guest stefan66skylark, May 31, 2012
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    • Guest
    • June 3, 2012

62. Where to get a DYNAFLOW rebuilt ?

    By ceejay, September 7, 2014   

    • dynaflow
    • 36 replies
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    • Koob
    • July 17, 2019

63. Bumper Boys ????

    By airbrushguy, August 18, 2005
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    • 63Electra
    • June 2, 2007

64. Good at home method for a radiator flush?

    By Guest TheDude, September 7, 2006
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    • JohnD1956
    • September 11, 2006

65. What oil should I use in my automatic transmission

    By BoL, April 29, 2006
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    • NTX5467
    • May 3, 2006

66. Who makes the best timing chain and gear sets?

    By buick man, October 30, 2011
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    • buick5563
    • November 8, 2011

67. Cost of Body/Paint Restoration? 1 2

    By Beemon, December 13, 2016
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    • Beemon
    • December 26, 2016

68. 1962 buick lesabre tranny help

    By Guest Mooky, March 5, 2010
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    • Airy Cat
    • March 13, 2010

69. Carter idle speed problem

    By Rosiesdad, February 23, 2011
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    • jackofalltrades70
    • August 10, 2018

70. Help! 57 Headlight Switch removal

    By lancemb, April 3, 2011
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    • 1957buickjim
    • April 6, 2011

71. Break in 264 nailhead 1 2 3 4 5

    By Guest btate, April 15, 2013
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    • buick840
    • June 11, 2013

72. Missing Fuse Prong

    By Guest sconnors, September 27, 2009
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    • d2_willys
    • October 2, 2009

73. Nailhead 364 engine rebuild.

    By P6tu, August 9, 2015
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    • avgwarhawk
    • August 12, 2015

74. BCA Tech and Restoration Forum Rules

    By Peter Gariepy, June 20, 2005
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    • JohnD1956
    • January 21, 2013

75. Will 12-volt sending unit work on 6-volt car?

    By Pete Phillips, January 27, 2012
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    • buick man
    • February 11, 2012

76. How do I remove brake booster assembly on a 57? Help!

    By lancemb, April 18, 2009
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    • buick man
    • June 13, 2011

77. Removing factory front wheel brake drum to hub rivets and pin?

    By beerczar1976, May 19, 2014
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    • 1939_Buick
    • May 24, 2014

78. Edelbrock 600 cfm Carb on a '56 322

    By 1956century, December 8, 2010
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    • 60FlatTop
    • June 2, 2011

79. 1946 Buick Super Convertible...how many left?

    By Guest 46Super, February 18, 2011   

    • 1946
    • 1946 buick
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      • 1946
      • 1946 buick
      • 1946 super
      • convertible
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    • smithbrother
    • March 4, 2012

80. cleaning off old valve cover gaskets

    By Guest minkos, May 1, 2010
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    • Bhigdog
    • May 6, 2010

81. 1952 Buick--correct color?

    By Guest gossir00, November 29, 2010
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    • Guest
    • August 4, 2013

82. 57 wire wheels 1 2 3

    By aziz, December 13, 2014
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    • mah0401a
    • September 13, 2017

83. 1953 Roadmaster - severe engine knock 1 2 3

    By Hans1965, January 25, 2017
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    • avgwarhawk
    • March 8, 2021

84. The Dreaded Horn Wire/Contact Job

    By packick, February 12, 2014
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    • M1842
    • March 11, 2021

85. Fuel Filter Preference--Original Stone/Ceramic Element or Modern Paper?

    By beerczar1976, August 29, 2013
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    • Guest
    • August 30, 2013

86. Gauge of metal used for floor pans

    By Budd, April 28, 2009
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    • DavidAU
    • June 1, 2009

87. Help with 56 Century fuel gauge

    By VickyBlue, February 11, 2012
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    • VickyBlue
    • June 10, 2012

88. Buick Rallye Wheels

    By TxBuicks, February 7, 2017
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    • EmTee
    • July 16, 2023

89. Replacing Blower Resistor in 2003 Century

    By Guest 70 Electra, July 9, 2010
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    • sledheader 48381
    • July 11, 2010

90. 1991 Roadmaster Won't Start

    By TxBuicks, November 8, 2011
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    • TxBuicks
    • November 28, 2011

91. Colors for 1957: Garnet red versus Bittersweet

    By V.Milke, August 10, 2016
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    • SpecialEducation
    • August 16, 2016

92. 1953 Super - popping sound, won't idle, low to barely any acceleration 1 2 3 4

    By WillBilly53, March 15, 2015   

    • 1953
    • acceleration
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      Tagged with:

      • 1953
      • acceleration
      • backfire
      • idle
      • pops
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    • WillBilly53
    • April 10, 2015

93. 1957 Buick Trunk Liner Patterns 1 2

    By 1957buickjim, January 6, 2011
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    • 1957buickjim
    • September 7, 2011

94. '55 Dynaflow Cooler

    By apb, May 21, 2008
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    • MrEarl
    • August 13, 2018

95. 55 Buick Horn wiring problem 1 2 3

    By Brianbuick, October 19, 2014
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    • TexasJohn55
    • November 26, 2014

96. 6 or 12 volt?

    By Guest Richard Moore, November 25, 2009
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    • 60FlatTop
    • May 8, 2013

97. PCV valve dilemna, What would you do?

    By JohnD1956, June 27, 2009
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    • JohnD1956
    • July 8, 2009

98. 57 Buick Ball Joints

    By gearhead, January 24, 2011
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    • Guest
    • June 11, 2011

99. Brake Drum Balancing

    By Pete O, April 2, 2005
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    • Pete O
    • April 15, 2005

100. Rear brake drum removal 1953

     By WillBilly53, March 10, 2012
     • 38 replies
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     • WillBilly53
     • March 15, 2012