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1957buickjim

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  1. 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.
  2. ttt Looks like this: Still looking, Any condition as long as all parts are there, stantions especially. Thanks.
  3. 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
  4. 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..
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Lance - I measured it this weekend. It measured 2.25 inches on the whitewall from rim to edge. FYI.
  8. My pleasure Doug! Glad I could help get your baby looking good again! ?
  9. Looking for a pair of good replate-able front bumper guards. Preferably with no dents, or heavy rust. Thanks.
  10. Lance, I'll measure it for you and let you know.
  11. Gary, About time! Glad to hear it and can't wait for pictures.
  12. Timing did not change. Had no issue with that. The significant issues were making sure the Petronix system was getting 12 volts (now does from primary wire at ballast); Generator and voltage regulator change as well as ballast resistor (all had issues), and making sure grounds were checked and cleaned. Since then (+2 weeks) no issue starting or stalling while driving and stopping. Thanks to everybody for the assistance!
  13. Willie, the Delco stock coil I had on the car was 3.3 Ohms. I had a replacement one that I had purchased a few years ago (NORS) and that was the one that was 2.1 Ohms.
  14. To set the record straight - I installed the Pertronix system on the car because I was having some starting problems and it was recommended by a fellow BCA member in SE Michigan. He installed one on his 57 and it helped tremendously. Instructions on the Pertronix are more general than specific. I imagine, if all your parts were new as well as the wiring etc, following the installation instructions as shown would be perfect. However, there are subtleties that you need to research and be aware of when you install one on a 57 Buick. 1. Coil resistance should be as close to 1.6 ohms as possible (I checked 2 that I had, one was 3.3 ohms and the other 2.1 - I used the 2.1 ohms) 2. Take the positive (red) lead from the Pertronix and make a jumper from it to the primary (pink) wire on the ballast resistor. I used a 16 ga wire with a F connector to connect to the Pertronix. 3. Make sure your charging system can provide 13.5 - 13.8 volts to the system (coming from the gen to the voltage regulator). 4. Make sure that your ballast resistor contacts are clean and provide excellent contact surfaces. 5. Clean up all contact surfaces and grounds. That always helps. The reply by Rztrike perfectly expressed why I came to put the question out there. I needed some help figuring this problem out, as it has been a constant thorn in my side regarding driving my car with any kind of confidence for any longer than a 5 mile radius around my house. I learned to compensate for it by increasing idle speed, shifting into neutral when coming to a stop, revving the engine when turning on the lights. But what I have learned with the replies has been very helpful, as well as the help from my Buick friends locally. I'm sorry Pete has had so many issues with the system. I think for my application, it is now working as advertised and the car starts immediately and runs very smooth with very good power. Thanks again for all the help and advice on this. I think I will put together a Pertronix instruction thread, per Buick Man's advice, for anyone who may be interested in making the switch.
  15. Hi Guys...So today, I went to start the car to take for a longer test drive. Car wouldn't turn over. I was totally irritated and baffled. Checked jumper and found that it was suspect. Changed jumper wire to ballast, and car started right up, still had minimal voltage to coil, so I replaced the ballast resistor and re-configured the jumper wire and Bingo!! Got consistent voltage to coil, with key on, not running of 7.4 -7.5 volts. Hit the starter switch, and it immediately started. Ran at idle speed very well, and took the car for a test drive. Had no issues with hard stop stalling, or any stalling. Car idled great and pick-up and power to car was the best it's ever been! Since it is Dream Cruise here (for you not familiar with it, pretty big event in Detroit area), I decided to try the car out on a drive on Woodward Avenue for a few mile in stop and go traffic (2-10 mph). Again, no issues. Me thinks the problem is pretty much solved. For Willie: I have resistor plugs and resistor wires on the car. At this point, I am not going to change back to points and condenser yet. I seem to have solved the problem thus far. Hopefully for the future as well, but you never know. Thanks to everyone who provided me insight into this. If you need to know how to hook a Pertronix to your Buick, I know have the knowledge and can help. Cheers, Jim
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