[signal flasher]

12 hours ago, Spinneyhill said:

Check the earth for the system. Is the non-working light actually earthed to the body? Corrosion is a poor conductor, as is most paint.

Thanks i will check that out.

[signal flasher]

20 hours ago, keiser31 said:

If there is a headlight dimmer switch on the floor, check that, too.

Yeah the dimmer switch on the floor works ok .

[signal flasher]

Hi 

My right hand signal is not flashing on my 48 desoto S11.I know it  is not the bulbs as they have been checked, the left hand does flash but takes a second or two to react once the signal lever is pulled down.

Would this be down to the flasher unit on its way out or is there another explanation, they did both work when I first got the car last year but were a bit temperamental then.

I live in the UK and any advice would be much appreciated as you can imagine I dont yet know anybody else near me who has a 48 desoto.

Many thanks

Nick.

[1948 Desoto]

Thanks Mike

Nick .

[1948 Desoto]

thanks i will have another go of clipping off the trim from the outside.

[1948 Desoto]

8 hours ago, Fleek said:

Try posting your question in the Desoto section of the Chrysler forums in stead of this general forum. Usually much better results when you have a question about a certain brand of car. Someone there will have an answer for you.

I will do thanks .

[1948 Desoto]

11 hours ago, GARY F said:

what does your service manual say about clip retainers?  for my cars i have service manuals, overhaul manuals and special manual for such as A/C

Hi Gary, unfortunately my service manual does not say anything on removing trim. 

[1948 Desoto]

Hi 

would anybody be able to tell me how you remove the stainless steel trim strips  that run along the doors on my 1948 desoto.Is there a tool you slide behind them to unclip, or do you have to get to them from inside the car by taking off the door cards.

many thanks in advance 

Nick .

[51 Buick cylinder head bolts]

What is wrong with the old ones? Unlike newer cars, your Buick came with very strong bolts that last the life of the car.

If you need replacements you should get proper head bolts from ARP, Buick or some other supplier that has the right kind. Ordinary hardware bolts are not the same.

It looks like somone replaced three original bolts with something different at one time in the cars past and we are a bit concerened about cranking them up again since stripping down.I will try ARP. Thanks. Nick .

[51 Buick cylinder head bolts]

Thanks for that I will check them out .

[51 Buick cylinder head bolts]

Hi, hope someone can help I live in the U.K. and I am having difficulty in locating cylinder head bolts for my 51 Buick Super.Does anyone out there know where I could buy some, I need them pretty quick as I need to get this engine back together before the end of March, have Weddings coming up fast.

Many thanks,

Nick

[1951 Buick Super,ignition still on when in off position.]

Hi, my 51 Super "Daisy" is playing up this morning , turned on ignition pumped the gas , then turned off to repeat. But she is staying on in off position showing gauges on and turning over when pressing the throttle . Any ideas anyone please would be most grateful. Thank you .

Nick.

[1951 Buick , ignition on when off .]

HI,

i just went out to start my 51 Buick , pumped the gas turned her on then turned her over then turned her off to pump the gas again this i normally repeat a couple of times . But this time the ignition is not going off when i turn the key to the off position , all gauges are showing power and when i press the throttle the engine turns over .Had to disconnect the battery to turn off .

Anyone got an idea what this may be , never happened before .

Thanks would much appreciate some help.

Nick .

[!951 ignition lock]

Nick,

Welcome to the forum of Classic Buick owners. Your 51' Buick Super 4dr looks great. Waiting to see more pictures posted. hope you are able to resolve your ignition switch soon so you can enjoy driving the beautiful car on the road.

Congratulations again for joing the forum.

Don (2Buicks)

Thanks Don , Seems not to be a problem with my ignition switch after all she has been starting fine today , looks like something to do with the connection from the start switch from the gas pedal to the starter motor . Have to do a bit of investigation i think . I have attached a few Pictures of "daisy" my 51 Super .

[!951 ignition lock]

Thanks for you help I have discovered how to remove the cylinder with instruction from a 1950 buick shop manual .Have removed it and turned the ignition switch with a

screwdrider but still no engine turn over when pressing the gas pedal could , this be that the ignition switch is worn and needs replacing .

Thanks once again for your help .

Nick .

[!951 ignition lock]

Hi , everyone i have just joined this forum and own a 1951 Buick Super . I live in The U.K , and do not come across many other owners to ask advice from .I have to replace my ignition lock as it has finally worn out and is now permanently stuck on the lock position . Is this an easy job to do and if so I would be grateful if anyone could run me through it . thanks . Nick .