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Hello, I need a passenger side rocker molding for my 1953 Buick super 2 door. Mine is pretty shabby condition. thanks , Rick

Have had some problems in the past with dealers who do not take an interest in warranting their tools because you didn't directly purchase from them, NOT that it should matter. contact Snap-on directly, they will be more inclined to help you cheers, Rick

thanks for the info guys! beerczar1976 I think I will give RI a call. Is RI Wiring and Narragansett related? They did seem curiously close when I looked them up.

Thanks Paul, These repairs concern my 53 Buick Riviera. Right now I'm working on the front end so that would be the marker lamps/turn signals. I will later be doing the brake lamps and rear turn lamps. I am trying to get the wiring squared away. I already replaced the front main harness up to the head lamp and running light harnesses. I was hoping to replace/ rebuild my lamp harnesses myself and was looking for some insight from any one with some prior experience.

Hey, any one have any experience restoring the light sockets on these old Buicks? Information on replacement parts you used or the processes would be great. Help a fellow Buick guy see the light!

matching paint is a PITA for sure. Fade and deterioration make it all the more difficult. You are right to try to find a area that is not sun bleached to match to. Some PPG jobbers and/or shops that spray PPG have a color scanner camera (forget what its called) that may get you out of the "Doctor Pepper" range and closer to your actual color. Many times the actual toners for out dated paint codes are no longer available. Metallics change, materials change, what was once single stage lacquer is now only available in base coat/ clear coat and water base paint. Try to find one of the old color chip books for your year car to give you a actual paint chip , I see them on eBay or at car shows a lot. Good luck, Rick

Thanks gentlemen, I will pull the switch and try cleaning it. I will keep you posted

thanks for the reply. Dash lights were inconsistent , now they are non-existent. Switch feels and sounds gritty, dirty.

Any one have any insight into the workings of the head lamp switch on these Buicks? I either need one or need to remove and service mine, if this is an option. Can they be cleaned? Any input would be appreciated

generally speaking when you replace welded body panels you want the car sitting on the suspension. You could use stacks of 2x10 or similar lumber fastened together to make blocks or cribbing to put under wheels. Car ramps could also be an option. Welding panels on the body of a twisted car could cause some headaches.

Thanks Bleach

man this sure stirred up a lot of interest and discussion

Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I never got a notification. Thanks for interest though.

Hello, I have a buddy who Is looking for the outside window crank assembly for the tail gate of a 1964 Mercury comet statiion wagon. I believe it would cross over to a Falcon wagon and possibly up to 1965. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Wish I could remember what I did on my 53 but I know they were in there tight as hell. I planned on replacing mine so I wasn't concerned about finessing them out. I am pretty sure I used heat and a hammer. I did soak them good with Break Away days before with no luck. The cone shaped bolt fits very tight. Are you getting new ones?

Hey guys, looking for parts for 1964 Falcon or in particular 64 comet wagon. trying to find a rear bumper for sure but if you have some stuff or some info give me a shout. Thanks,Rick

I see there is a guy on Ebay that does rebuilds on these for like $140 per unit for rears. You have to contact him for front rebuild prices. I don't know anything about his work but he has a 100% rating. Hope this helps.

Yeah me too,he replied to a post I made looking for 53 buick parts.

Looking for some parts for my 53 super riviera 2 door would like to find an original power steering set up also need a right side rocker molding. thanks, Rick

Looking for right side rocker molding for 53 super riviera 2 door

Looking for all the items to put power steering on my 53 Super. Also Does anyone know what other years will cross over to 53?

Anything is possible in capable hands but some things may be better left to the experts. The prices I have been getting on re-truing has ranged from a 100 to 150. Replacement spokes are $2.50 to $3.00 each and the nuts are additional if needed. Some include resealing and some don't. This of coarse does not include shipping. California is the place to be for wire wheels and wire wheel repair with The low rider scene is still running strong. Those guys love spokes!

I am in the process of replacing a set of after market Skylark style wire wheels that came with my 53 Super Riv. I am going with a set of steels wheels and Buick caps. I like the look of the wire wheels but I found I had broken spokes on two wheels and another wheel had eight spokes replaced previously. I am not at all convinced of the durability of any spoke wheel. After speaking to several people I am finding that they require maintenance like re-truing and resealing. I am sure you will get many different opinions on this subject, just my 2 cents

Thanks for the pic John. That's a fine looking ride you have there!