1957buickjim

Geez Lance...don't tell him that!! :) Now he may want it as a trailer queen!! These beauties are meant to be driven, not trailered..

I agree with Willie. I have done many of those by low pressure blasting on the metal top, tape off the plastic parts though..and follow Fr. Buick's approach to nylon stiff bristle brush and either Simple Green or Citrus Based Cleaner. It will take a bit, but will clean up nicely.

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ttt..still looking for this: Any condition, just need all the parts. Stantions especially, but would like a complete one. PM me if you know or have one.

ttt Looks like this: Still looking, Any condition as long as all parts are there, stantions especially. Thanks.

ttt - still looking

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Alex, Are you still in need for parts? I have many 1957 Buick parts for series 40/60. I can also help you find the parts if you need some help. Feel free to send me a PM. Thanks, Jim

I know in a 1957 Manual, they have a specific section in the proper steps in adjusting tuning your engine by adjusting everything in a certain sequence. Not sure if it is the same in the 56 shop manual, but it is in section 2-10 as to what to do, step by step. This is the link to 1957 Buick, but should be similar for 1956: https://www.hometownbuick.com/1957-buick-engine-tune-trouble-diagnosis/. Might be worth a shot..

Doug, Holy Moly! You are really starting your own 58 Buick Chop Shop!!! ? I am interested in finding out how the heck you got the coil springs out of the front. You sure are doing a heck of a job on the Limited. Keep up the pictures.

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Pete, the garnish moldings should slide on the mirror on the left and right sides. The holes in the mirror bracket should line up with the holes in the garnish trim. Then the 3 piece assembly should be screwed to the roof / windshield surround. However, there is a sequence to putting in the windshield garnish. Lower windshield first, (Center, left, right) then left / right vertical garnishes, then the upper garnish assembly with mirror bracket. At least that is the sequence with a 1957 Buick, which I think the 1958 uses the carry over design from 1957. It also helps to use an awl / ice pick to line up the trim screw holes in the surround with the trim. Hope this helps.

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Lance - I measured it this weekend. It measured 2.25 inches on the whitewall from rim to edge. FYI.