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I used SMS for mine, ten years ago. SMS has high quality material that is perfect match to the original patterns and color. But, they didn't offer a kit for mine. I found locally, an upholsterer to put them together and install them for me.

nice work!

30 years ago, I took the thermostats out of my daily drivers every summer. But, there is some thinking that the coolant going too fast through the system will not transfer the heat.... those same thinkers say that the thermostat in place provides the needed restriction. I just have come around to the thinking I'll put one thermostat for all seasons. I agree about the lower thermostat. Whatever the temp rate or no thermostat at all; the engine eventually will grt to operating temprature. So, why hurry the heat up when it's above 90degF ambient? And, I used the "Water Wetter" along with the 13psi cap. With these changes, I've seen some improvement. My next step will be to increase the air flow at idle.

hmmm....... Thanks Willie. Maybe, I should try one step at a time. I'll try the six blade fan first.

Well thanks for telling me about that Mike. When I saw my coolant drip out of the overflow on the garage floor, i pushed a pan under there to catch it. And I thought, I need something there all the time. ......... Makes sense that it would siphon back in on cool down, through the radiator cap's vacuum valve. I was just reading the shop manual's explanation that, without the vacuum valve on the radiator; the tank would collapse on cool down......... I was just looking at a six blade fan from Jegs. And a pancake electric fan that only draws 9 amps...........

You know..... Now, that I think about when i put a '56 hubcap on mine, I bolted the 55 roadmaster spinner on it. So, the center cap was in the '55 part....... Sorry for the misinformation. Thanks, for the correction!

Ken and Mile, Thanks for the replies. Ken I am going for the six blade fan. Maybe even a low amp (9) fan. Mike, I was thinking about a overflow catch as well. Thanks again y'all.

Those might be '55 caps. With those spinners it's hard to see for sure..... Although the plastic centers are interchangeable. The area around the center is a bit different. The '55 has a single ridge at the center cutout.The '56 dips down and then comes up to again to make two ridges. They are very near to being identical. They can be mismatched on the same car and most people don't even notice. EDIT:You know..... Now, that I think about when i put a '56 hubcap on mine, I bolted the 55 roadmaster spinner on it. So, the center cap was in the '55 part....... Sorry for the misinformation. Thanks, for the correction!

Very Nice! Keep up the good work!

Good Luck!!Good move with the Marvel Mystery oil there!!

I like it!! Yes, you'll need a Shop manual> Here's a neat site that includes an owners manual; 1955 Buick Owner's Guide

Very Nice! Welcome!

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll try blocking the gaps around the radiator. I agree on the ethanol. Mine did'nt run this hot on ethyl-lead gasoline.

Thanks! That's what I thought, I just needed confirmation:cool:

I paid the monthly rent on the storage

Change your email password.

That's right it's a chopped up VW with an aftermarket fiberglas shell. $800 is too much.

:confused: Electra 225 4839 and Electra 225 4829 Which is the flat top ? And, which is the sloping top?

Hooray!!

That lock smith should be able too match your new lock cylinder to your other keys. I've a good one in town that did that for me, with a half a dozen padlocks. Now, the same key opens all the padlocks.

to the coolant I've added some 'water wetter', and a 13psi Radiator cap. Yesterday i drove to two cruise in shows a round trip of about 55 miles. I didn't take the interstate highway. I went on the parallel surface highway with traffic lights. between red-lights the speed was about 40-50mph. One or two drops of of coolant were under the over flow where I parked at the cruise in from the super heat after each engine shut down. And, the 13psi cap is a step in the right direction(thanks, Willie). With the 7psi cap it was shooting out a cupful after each shutdown. I'm thinking of adding an over flow reservoir. If for no other reason, just to monitor how much coolant is escaping, and when. I think it means the radiator is working good. It just needs more air flow at lower speeds. Perhaps, a multi blade fan (6 to 9 blades) to replace the 4 blade fan.

And, don't forget the timing. Mine was hard to crank. And, short of power, poor mileage. I got the timing checked on mine and it was way off. Once, the timing was set to the manual specs mine is running like a new car!!

Now I've got it! You were right Willie. I downloaded the thumbnail of the wiring diagram! You'll need the ISO 6volt double throw relay listed here it is;

That's it Tudor!! So, it's a 1923 or '24

I'm not real sure on the year. But, it's not a 'Brass' T, it's rather a late T ..... 1917 is going to be close.