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Dover white; Paint code; BFF Dover white/Colonial Blue/Colonial blue (for '56; F was renamed Cadet Blue)

All here, have; given excellent advice. I would, like to add something regarding; what has been mentioned about, lean fuel. Ntx5467 made a good point about the fuel mixture. Lean fuel can cause overheating. It is usually from a clogged line or, filter. And, not the mixture setting in the carb. Mine overheated once due to; lean fuel. A clogged fuel filter was the culprit. However, the overheating was only in the heads. The coolant in the radiator was normal temperature.

Over the years; I've used it on several long stored cars. Poured some down the open throttle. Squirt some into each spark plug hole. let sit several days. worked every time.. I had it to the oil shortly before each oil change. And to the fuel at each fillup.

:rolleyes:Marvel Mystery oil has a better smell.

I know: off hand; 6.5" K-H wire wheels were for '53 Skylark, only. Also, the 6.5" K-H do not have a pilot stud hole. As i write; I'm reaching for my master parts books........... The Kelsey-Hayes wire wheel is in; Group#5.008 However, that group does not appear in neither of my books; the 1936-1958 book, nor, the 1940-1966 book. Edited Sept 1 2012.What I have written here is not correct. See Al Mack's post #22 for the correct information

Averaging 120mph is really chugging along!!!

A lot of credit needs to be given to the tanker car, too.

Over there, they're more oriented toward; performance. But, like this site it's fun.

x2 on the marvel mystery oil!!

Absolutely! Perfect match of the factory material. They sent swatches to be sure. We had ours done by SMS Auto Fabrics ten years ago. It looks like new today!

Hello Jim, Seems like you've given the advice needed. I'm glad that you have. I have no experience with '57. It seems jack has removed the pictures from the links. However beginning with; post #37, he has started posting the pictures in the thread. If, however,for one that is not a member of V8Buick; one cannot view posted pics. There is no charge to join the V8Buick site. So, it is well worth joining, just to see the work on that particular '57 Pictures of 1957 Buick Special Riviera 2 Dr Hdtp - V8Buick.com

yes, most interesting.

Very nice

Here's a thread over at V8Buick.co; Pictures of 1957 Buick Special Riviera 2 Dr Hdtp - V8Buick.com A professional restorer (Jack) is restoring a 1957 Special. Join the forum over there and shoot Jack a private message. (tell 'em Bulldog sent you) I'm sure he will be happy to guide you.

:)From, where can, these be had?:confused:

That's what I'm thinking.............

When running correctly; that engine will idle "a little rough". A real torque monster!

Any news on this theft?

Duly noted.

Well, good luck. Keep us posted. You're getting a lot of good advice, (better than I can offer), I can add, however; Mine runs very well with the original type carburetor and choke. But, not before; it is well warmed up. I would; exhaust every effort, on the original type carburetor, and choke. A different type Carburetor (IMHO) would, introduce; more gremlins to chase away.

Some folks put the plug covers on later nailheads using, these; Buick nailhead PLUG COVER BRACKETS 364-401-425 hot rod | eBay <CENTER></CENTER><CENTER>Maybe, you could use a set of these?</CENTER>

Very Nice. Thanks, for that.

I've come to this thread rather late. How is your carb, now? I found a choke stove at NAPA. It works great with my rebuilt Carter;

VERY Nice!

Well then, You'll be interested in this; 1958 Buick Electric Wiper Conversion