1957buickjim
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Rear cross member is completely different from the 1957, due to bumper mounting attachment scheme. 1957 frame has ears off the sides at the corners where the 1958 does not as it is flush at corners.
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Welcome to the Longroof Club Tony! What a cool looking wagon you got there! Rebuilding a generator is pretty easy, and something you could probably tackle. Have fun with your wagon and set up a thread in Me and My Buick Section of the forum! Looking forward to hearing more on your new Buick!
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On 9/20/2019 at 7:38 PM, Centurion said:
Ben Perfitt, thank you for your post. You have hit the nail squarely on the head.
When I see the constant / pervasive marketing for Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia, I keep asking myself what the heck GM is thinking. It's easy to think that no one really cares about selling the cars. And it's maddening to think that GM might someday shutter the Buick brand because "no one cares". The fact is, enthusiasts like you and I appear to care far more than GM itself does.
I wrote a lengthy email last week to auto industry analyst, Peter DeLorenzo, complaining about how GM is mishandling the Buick brand. This was days before the article appeared in the NYT. A futher example I cited was the Buick Verano of a few years back. Interestingly, the J.D. Powers and Associates quality surveys revealed that the Buick Verano was the most reliable / highest-quality model sold in America, regardless of manufacturer or country of origin. Owners seemed to love these cars. But we never saw a single advertisement touting the car's Lexus-beating quality. And rather than re-commit to the model and continue to refine it and intelligently market it, GM canceled it. . . . We know that the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord are industry powerhouses because their manufacturers stuck with them, allowing them to build incredible brand equity. This is a concept that GM fails to grasp. It's criminal that the long-running LeSabre nameplate, among others, was allowed to die.
GM's new marketing campaign:
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On 9/11/2019 at 1:37 PM, 95Cardinal said:
Caution to prospective buyers: the VIN listed in the ad is for a Special, not a Century.
That means it's a Special Riviera Estate Wagon, not a Caballero.
I've sent the seller a message asking for clarification.
UPDATE: Both wagons are 49D models. That is the Special Riviera Estate Wagon.
Both parts cars are Century hardtops.
Seller also has at least one Caballero liftgate with the additional layer of stainless moldings.
Joe,
These would be a piece of cake for you to restore now that you have your first PhD Caballero under your belt! Heck, your storage area would look like a 1958 Buick Dealership with all these! you could even invite Doug over with his convertible, or better yet, he could go in with you and then you would have all the 1958 parts you ever needed for any possible issue!
Hey, right now the price is pretty good on these, and they are Arizona cars...
food for thought....
Jim
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Bill,
Can you tell me which model you purchased? They seem to have 2 that will work for my 1957 Buick, one with a "light/lamp" terminal and one without. 82051 is without the lamp terminal, 82051-2 is with. I'm thinking of putting one on my wagon as I am rebuilding it for trailer towing. Thanks for your help on this.
Jim
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On 7/2/2019 at 11:38 PM, buick man said:
... Jim, my opinion ... Just Install DOT 4 metal braided hoses on the fronts and the one going over the rear axle and your done that is given your factory MC is rebuilt, vacuum canister hoses new and your hard lines n shoes are new ... then your done. The original M.C. Treadle or Bendix vac is not going to implode like a rubber piston dual setup will eventually spontaneously do, that is why they have dual cylinders just because of that and they needed the proportioning valve as well. The only weak point the original factory setup had was the external hoses ... Save your money. Also installing a front disk brake setup just because you can slam it onto your existing spindle does not take into account the original front end dive suspension component dynamics that the original factory suspension had built into it that drum brakes dealt with very nicely, slowly and safely. Disk setups demand more from a suspension and that is why modern suspensions are designed differently on newer disk brake systems.
Thanks David..I appreciate it. Good point of the front end dynamics. Wonder how it would be affected with disc brakes?
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Thanks Adam! I will.
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BTW, I will read the "math class" and figure out what is compatible to the adaptation. I appreciate it, sir!
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Thanks Willie!
I would like to actually go to a dual master cylinder / booster set up with a proportioning valve, since I recently purchased a Shasta AirFlyte and am planning on towing it with the long roof. I know it's not "original" but would feel a heck of a lot safer with a dual system towing a travel trailer with the wagon. Any recommendations on that and how to install it? Thanks.
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Interested in making the conversion on my long roof as well..any recommendations on what Master Cylinder / Booster to use? Also, how about the linkage hook up from MC / Booster to stock pedal assembly? I was looking at scarebird with buying my own components, but if anyone has had a good experience with purchasing the whole kit from someone, I would like to hear about it. Thanks!
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2 hours ago, dei said:
By your posting you have given me something to reconsider the next time I think about referring to a car as a "trailer queen" Jack.
With my cars being used as drivers, which I'm comfortable with, and having seen first hand the efforts and finish that 95Cardinal has accomplished with his '58 Caballero, it just makes so much sense to trailer his car to a meet for show (regardless of judging awards or not).
I personally would hate to get road chips on that somewhat flat 58 Hood or break a headlight or.... let alone dealing with panic stops in today's traffic after so much effort on the car!
In my mind it never was to be meant as divisive or derogatory but understand that it is all too generalised a statement usually said with a raised eyebrow...
Next time I comment on a car coming in like that I will drop the "queen" part and just appreciate the car (and owner) for what it is.
Doug,
I get what you are saying, but just as much, it is about risk taking and enjoying the car both. I drove my 1957 Buick to my first meet in Charlotte in 2012, subject to all the road dangers that any automobile would encounter, which in the big picture are fairly low probability, freshly restored, and got a Senior Gold award.
It never crossed my mind to trailer the car, ever. In my humble opinion, the cars are meant to drive, and if you want to have it judged, the go at it. As for all this discussion about $$$$$$$$$ of the restoration and judging and stuff, I would suggest that those who are not familiar with my posts,
How to do a frame on restoration?
By 1957buickjim, December 16, 2010 in Me and My Buick
show that doing it by yourself, with a good understanding of the restoration process and program management skills as well as budgeting, can get a senior award without spending $$$$$$$$$$ (a ton) with elbow grease, mechanical ability, friends with cars and capabilities. Sure, any hobby will cost money, and it is how a person spends their discretionary money in ways that makes them happy, be it a boat, casino's, camping, whatever.
Sure, you can spend a boat load, and judging is not for the faint of heart, but if one actually reads the judging manuals and follows them, and does some research, you can get your car to that level without the restoration shop investment, if you have the drive and passion for it.
I understand it is an individual undertaking and personal decision regarding the restoration and how you might get it to the meets, with everyone having their method and reasons. All is good with that. That's what allows us to be a brotherhood in the hobby.
Regardless of how you got your car to the show, the benefit is the discussion, the beauty, workmanship and the camaraderie that surrounds the event and the people.
There's my 2 cents worth..I know I'm probably gonna get some change with that..
Jim
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OK team, installed a washer jar in my 1957 Buick. So what color is the 1957 windshield fluid supposed to be? Green? Blue? Just trying to get it correct! Thanks for the help.
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Great Story Doug! What a cool and fine grandmother you had. Funny how parents can be when their parents step in to help..Can't wait to Car-a van to 2020 nationals with you and Joe in our Buicks! What a great trip that will be! One more chapter to the journey for sure!
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Hey Doug,
Great time yesterday! The eight plus hours in a car for the International Buick parts transfer was flawlessly a blast! It was a fun time traveling with you and just having Buick fun! Thanks for all your help and the fine conversation on our trip. It sure made the trip go a lot faster.
Glad the BP was lenient with you (haha) and you made it back safe and sound. We will definitely have to get together again for another International Buick rad trip. Maybe next time, we will go to that place south of Detroit, Windsor!
Thanks again my friend. It was a pleasure to have you as a traveling partner, rain and shine!
Jim
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Adam,
Check these guys out.
I also keep a spare pair of T3 for swapping out at the meet. One works, one doesn't. But at least you have the correct bulbs in and won't get dinged for non-original headlamp bulbs. I don't think they make you do the drive by and check systems anymore like they used to (headlights work, horn, blinkers etc). But if you are driving it, those all have to work anyway. What I did was go through the drive through with my Halogens (used for everyday driving) which work, then swap out to the T3 the morning of the show. It takes about 10 minutes to do it. Rather easy.
For what its worth.
Jim
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Both stunning vehicles. Really like the color combinations. Wagons only had 2 tone below the sweepspear, but it still looks fantastic with that paint job.
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On January 28, 2019 at 10:17 PM, dei said:
Wish I was further along with my '58's.
These '57's are starting to grow on me and I know of a Super that has been off the road for a long time in good storage but...
Doug, are you saying you're getting the 1957 Buick bug? 😀 At least you'll be in good company !
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Adam,
So now your are a 1957 guy? Welcome to the club! Great find and great car. Can't wait to see what you going to do to it. Looks pretty good right now in the condition it is in.
Jim
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Pete,
There is a Chrysler / Mopar relay that will work for this. I don't have the part number, but I had the same problem and bought one at the local parts store that looked and worked just like the original Buick one. I want to say the part was used on a Jeep. Maybe try there.
Jim
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Chris,
Try Steele Rubber. Also, you should be able to buy it from CARS as well. I think it is pretty much the same from 1957-61 on all dynaflows. Hope that helps.
Jim
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On 11/21/2018 at 2:00 PM, lancemb said:
This car will be better than new...incredible! I think I'd be afraid to drive it when done!
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..
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On 11/24/2018 at 12:13 PM, old-tank said:
Clean up a small representative area and match to some acrylic enamel rattle can paint. Use your blast cabinet (glass beads, low pressure) and strip it right.
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.
1957 Buick Century / Special Dash Pad w A/C vent
in Buick - Buy/Sell
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Looking for a used 1957 Buick Century / Special upper dash cover / pad with the center AC vent in it. OK with vinyl top in poor condition, as I am going to recover it. Just need the metal substrate with a decent working center vent. Having the duct for it would be a bonus as well. contact me w/ PM. Thanks. Jim
Thanks for the use of the picture Buickman.. :)