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    Front disc brakes 62 Electra

    in Buick - Performance and Modified

    Posted

    You'll need an adapter plate to mount the caliper and use rotors from a 1/2 ton GMC and calipers from an early Cadillac. Look at the link below for details.

     

    https://scarebird.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=60

     

    I used this setup on my 65 Electra with the rotors and calipers they recommended. I had to machine the hub on the rotors .060 to allow the wheels to fit. Scarebirds had good techincal support and everything worked fine. The next owner can re-install the drum setup if they like. Nothing is permanently changed.

    You cannot just take disc brakes from a later model Buick and bolt them on.

     

    I would not hesitate to do the conversion again.

     

    Good Luck

    Gas Mileage 1964 Wildcat

    in Buick - Post War

    Posted

    I drove my '65 Electra in HS and college and got 10 MPG consistently. The gas gauge never worked so I filled up the tank every 250 miles. (Those were the days of having a 25 gallon tank.) I never ran out of gas and only once in 6 years did I fill up the tank and find it only took 4 or 5 gallons. That sure was a shock when I figured it would be close to empty.

    I worked in NY for a few summers and I think I was getting 14+ on route 80. I had a super heavy duty spring on the gas pedal and a vacuum gauge to watch.

     

    Now that it's mostly restored, with a new (not rebuilt) engine I'm still getting about 10 - 12 mpg. I ditched the heavy duty spring and the vacuum gauge sits on the shelf. Now it's all about the fun of driving it.

    Next step - get the AC working so that the gas mileage can be lower.

     

    Bill

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    Knight Engines Forum

    in Knight Engines

    Posted · Edited by wmsue (see edit history)

    Great to see the new forum page dedicated to the Knight engine.

    I've been fascinated with the Knight engine for many years. I've been looking for and someday will have a Willys-Knight or Falcon-Knight car.

    The other car of my dreams is a Chandler or Cleveland. But that's a topic for a different time.

     

    Thanks to all who are responsible for the new look to the forum and the new site for Knight engines.

     

     

    thanks

     

    Bill

    Hood springs

    in Buick - Post War

    Posted

    With so much tension of a spring, I would be nervous to experiment on one spring. If there is a fair amount of adjustments that could be made, would it be wiser to find the closest match and replace both springs? Then you could play with the adjustments to get it right. 

    I'm not sure this would work,,,,,,I'm just talking out loud.

     

     

    Bill

    Any idea of Make and year of this vehicle?

    in What is it?

    Posted · Edited by wmsue (see edit history)

    I know it's only got 2 wheels but I'd like to find out what the make and approx year of the bike? The photo is of my friends father who passed away last week. He lived to be 92 years young. He'd like to have a bit more information on the bike for the family services they will be having. The other interesting photo he sent me was of a midget racer.

    here's a quote from my friend regarding the midget.

    "If memory serves me, I remember Dad telling us that he powered that midget race car with half of a 6 cylinder truck engine that he cut in half, put in the midget, and won races with it!"

    Thanks to anyone who can help.

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    Johnd1956's Buicks

    in Me and My Buick

    Posted

    I like your storage barn. Nice safe place for the Queen.

    I had a building at my old property just like yours. My son stored his 4 wheeler in it and all was well till he had a gas leak. The gasoline spilled onto the floor and down between the plywood and ate away at the styrofoam. I had to pull up two full sheets of plywood to replace the styrofoam and the smell never really went away. My floor was painted with 3 coated of high quality latex and the floor was Tongue and Groove but the gas still got to the styrofoam. I remember using my circular saw to cut away the gas soaked floor and not being sure that it wouldn't catch fire from the saw. Be careful

    Bill

    Sales Literature 1924, 25 Cleveland Six - For Sale

    in Chandler & Cleveland

    Posted

    Not mine but saw it on another forum site and thought I'd let everyone know.

    13) 1925 Cleveland Six sales brochure covering Four-Door Sedan, Touring Car, Coupe, Five-Passenger Sedan, Touring De Luxe and Special Coupe. This brochure has 6 pages (folds open to a poster) and measures 7" by 9". Condition: This brochure has a vertical crease line running the full length of the brochure, as well as an old tape repair along the right edge of the rear cover (see last photo). There are also some 1" tears along the fold lines (common to old poster brochures), as well as some other light corner and surface wear. The pages are still well attached and this is a very nice piece overall. $40.00

    14) 1924 Cleveland Six Sales Brochure covering Two-Door Sedan, Four-Door Sedan, Coupe, Special Two-Door Sedan, Special Four-Door Sedan, Special Coupe, Touring and Touring De Luxe. Note that this item is smaller than a standard sales brochure. This brochure has 24 pages and measures 4" by 6". Condition: This brochure is in excellent condition for its age overall with some light surface wear and rusting to the staples. There are small pencil notations on the front and rear covers. $40.00

    http://forums.aaca.org/f119/vintage-car-sales-brochures-cleveland-studebaker-391548.html

    BCA Membership Renewal Online is Taxed?

    in Buick - General

    Posted

    Just received my renewal form for another year of great newsletters and Buick news. I went online to renew and found that I have to pay tax on the dues. However the paper copy of the membership renewal just says pay the $50 and mail it in. Guess I'll be mailing it in.

    Is this a glitch in the system because I live in Ohio and the online system doesn't know if I'm ordering merchandise or dues renewal?

    Anybody have an info of this?

    I will email BCA office this afternoon to ask but wanted to post here too.

    Thanks

    Bill

    "TEST DRIVING" new cars at a dealership

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I am not a dealer but have had the full range of experiences test driving cars. From not being allowed to drive the car unless I put a deposit down to being given the car for the weekend to see if my family is comfortable in it on a trip. Most good, but a few not so good.

    I drive a MINI convertible everyday to work and back. Just turned 45K on the odometer and it's a 2013 Cooper. It is fun to drive and even more fun when I put the top down and go. Just like a big go cart. Mine is an automatic with optional paddle shifting. There is a sport drive button that beefs up the steering and shifting points to make it more fun. The big round speedometer in the center of the dash goes up to 160MPH and really gives a scare to the passengers. My son is 6'4" and is comfortable in either front seat. Like I said, there really isn't a back seat, just a place to put a few packages.

    When I test drove the Mini the salesperson sat in the back (I don't know how he ever fit) while my wife and I sat in the front. I drove it all around Cleveland before we sat down and crunched the numbers.

    Price wise my Mini was not expensive in terms of what cars go for now a days. Parts are another story! I do all the repairs and maintenance on it so that isn't really much of an issue for me.

    I'd be willing to let you drive mine for a test drive but I couldn't part with it for a weekend. I like it that much.

    My first car I ever bought was my 65 Electra convertible and now I drive one of the smallest convertibles I've ever seen. I think I need to change my avatar photo to show both cars side by side.

    Bill

    Does anyone have a clear span 50' by 60' garage?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I put in a 3 zone radiant heating system for my sidewalk and apron area outside of my garage. Tek Supply sells a double bubble reflective foil insulation that comes in a 4' x 100' roll that rolls out easily and won't compress under the weight of the concrete. I used in under the slab and zip tied the pex tubing to concrete wire. I run RV antifreeze in a 40 gallon electric hot water tank with a timer and it works great.

    When I built my house in 2002 the price I got for radiant floor for my basement was $8 per sq ft. I couldn't afford to pay that price nor did I have time to do it myself. So the basement is a bit cold in the winter. Great for brewing lager style beer though.

    Aftermarket car alarm wouldn't work

    in Technical

    Posted

    I installed a Scytec car alarm in 2012 that included power door locks, motion detector, door sensors and everything else for my 65 Electra. Everything was great till last fall when I was backing the log splitter in the garage with my tractor and the alarm went crazy. The vibration from the tractor made the darn thing start chirping non-stop. I found the key fob and stopped the alarm. I was unable to set the alarm again that night. I checked the fuses the next day and all was good. Still couldn't get it to work when I was getting everything ready for winter. I have a motion detector in the shop so I wasn't too worried about it this winter.

    A few days ago I stated looking into it again. I double checked all the fuses (3 of them) checked the wires, checked the siren. Everything checked out OK. The key fob lights up when I press the unlock and lock buttons, but it won't lock the doors or set the alarm. So before I buy another alarm box I decided to change the batteries in the key fob even though they lit up just fine. Inside the remote there are 2 small three volt pancake batteries. I remember I've got a bunch of new batteries from the little votive lights we bought for xmas. Darn....they were way too fat but they were 3 volts. Since only one of the batteries would fit in the holder, I decided to try it with one and see what happens anyway. The darn thing works GREAT now. Go figure !!!!

    Moral of the story, change the batteries in the remote even if it lights up. and Maybe you'll get lucky by being able to use half the voltage too. I priced the new control box out at less than $40. Not too bad but I didn't want to spend money on remote batteries if I had to buy a new control box. I bought the package of battery votive candles for about 10 bucks and it came with 32 extra batteries.

    For the techy guys the old batteries were 2016 Lithium / Manganese Dioxide which are 3.0 volts and 90mAh. The ones I had and used were 2032 Lithium / Manganese Dioxide which are 3.0 volts and 240 mAh. The 2032 is exactly a thick as 2 of the 2016's.

    I understand it's packing more amps but not sure why it works with only half the voltage. But it's been working for a week or so already and I'm happy.

    thanks for listening

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