[Me and My 1956 Buick Roadmaster 4 Door Sedan Model 72]

Part Group is 5.564  Ball, Universal Joint Torque

Part Number is 1169932 or 1178778 (my manuals show both numbers)

1956 only, other years not compatible

 

[1956 Special leaking manual steering box]

I need help finding a reputable rebuilder for my leaking manual steering box.

 

Thanks

[401 hook up to 2004R tranny]

12 hours ago, ghaskett said:

My original question was basically, "Has anyone hooked up a 401 to 2004-R"  If you have, I have a few questions. If you haven't..no need to answer this.
Currently have a 401  SP400 in my '56.  I have a 700R4 going in next week, but toying with switching to the 2004-R. Just curious if anyone has gone the 2004 route. 

I have the same setup in my 56 as you do. After you do the 700R4 conversion, would you mind sharing with me how the conversion went and improvements you see in how the 56 operates. I am contemplating doing the same thing and just would like to talk to someone that has already converted to the 700R4.

[Torque Tube Eliminator Kit]

Thanks for the reminder. I should have posted an update months ago. I found a shop near me that I trusted to do the work. I dropped the Buick off and the Torque Tube Eliminator kit off at the shop at the beginning of February and the work was completed by the end of March. Of course as always with these old cars more items were discovered that needed attention other that just the installation of the Torque Tube Eliminator kit. So, they blew through my budget quickly. However, I am very satisfied with the end result. 

[Buick Gardens Pick Your Own - 1953,54,55,56 Buick Parts/Cars]

Looking for a complete Dome Light assembly to include Dome Light switch.

[Buick Gardens Pick Your Own - 1953,54,55,56 Buick Parts/Cars]

Any parts for a 56 special 2 door sedan?

 

[Raise your hand if you drove at least one old Buick this weekend]

On 10/24/2020 at 8:28 PM, Red Dawn said:

Took Red Dawn on a nice 62 mile drive to todays BOPC car show in Auburndale Florida. Show was well attended (approx 165 Cars) I was honored to receive one of the awards. However the fun just really got going on the drive home from the show. Somehow my trailing arm on the modified open driveline broke its weld. Lets just say my pucker factor really went into overdrive. I am uninjured, the car is in the garage, now I need to look into getting the torque tube eliminator kit. Anyone know somebody that has used the kit on a 56 Special? I will post some other Buick pics from todays show, file size limits and all.

Finally got the Torque Tube Eliminator Kit installed on Red Dawn so, after five months got to go to another car show in Riverview FL. I can now get those dual quads opened up with no fear.

[Torque Tube Eliminator Kit]

Roadhog, see other posts by me in this section of the Forum about what modifications were done to the car. Just search under my alias. 

[Torque Tube Eliminator Kit]

I already converted my 56 model 48 to an open driveline. Evidently the shop that I had do the trailing arm set up didn't do a very good job (I broke a weld for the third time). I have now purchased a Torque Tube Eliminator Kit. Does anyone have experience with installing this kit so that I can ask a technical question now and then about its installation. I already called Russ Martin and he told me he never installed the kit but just sold them, and not only that but, he was really a middle man for the shop that actually came up with the Torque Tube Eliminator Kit. I also called the shop that sells the kit and they said they have installed the kit but, on an older Buick not a 56. Any technical help would be greatly appreciated, I just want the car to be safe when I put the pedal to the floor.

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last set of pictures:

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more pictures:

[Raise your hand if you drove at least one old Buick this weekend]

Took Red Dawn on a nice 62 mile drive to todays BOPC car show in Auburndale Florida. Show was well attended (approx 165 Cars) I was honored to receive one of the awards. However the fun just really got going on the drive home from the show. Somehow my trailing arm on the modified open driveline broke its weld. Lets just say my pucker factor really went into overdrive. I am uninjured, the car is in the garage, now I need to look into getting the torque tube eliminator kit. Anyone know somebody that has used the kit on a 56 Special? I will post some other Buick pics from todays show, file size limits and all.

[Who's goin to Hershey]

Heah Bill, I have never been and thinking about going also. What day would you go? Not sure I would drive the 56 though. Let me know.

 

 

[First classic car! 55 Buick Special]

Beautiful model 48. Welcome

[1956 Dome Lamp Hanging]

Thanks for the feedback, I am waiting for my new dome lamp lens to arrive. I will then cut the old lens out, use your recommended technique on the posts and then insert the new dome lamp lens. I'll report back on how it all worked out.

[1956 Dome Lamp Hanging]

Took Red Dawn out today to stretch its legs and as I was taking a corner a little faster than I should have been, the Dome lamp came swinging down. When I got back home I made several attempts to get it popped back in place. One strong arm attempt, I cracked the dome lamp lens. No problem, I will order another one from Fusick.

 

Now the real problem, I can't determine any real way the dome lamp rim attaches to the four posts on the dome lamp receptacle coming from just inside the headliner. The four posts are not notched in anyway and are straight up and down with no bends whatsoever.

 

I did find on the dome lamp rim a crack where one of the posts insert but, the other three were fine, which means to me that dome lamp should attach to three posts at least.

 

Any ideas on what I can do to get the dome lamp back in place properly?

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forgot, one more.

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last picture, hope you enjoyed them.

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more pictures

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Made a 120 mile round trip with the 56 yesterday attending the East Coast Jalopyrama in Easton MD. A series of pictures with other Buicks from the show to follow:

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Had a nice drive with the 56 Special this morning to a weekly cruise-in at Hunt Valley in Cockeysville, MD. Temp was about 34 degrees and wind gusts were around 20mph. A little nippy for me but, all in all I had a fantastic time.

[Raise your hand if you drove at least one old Buick this weekend]

Bill,

 

You are right on. It was a great event. Thanks for the reply.

 

Mark

[Raise your hand if you drove at least one old Buick this weekend]

Attended a local car show at Middle River MD. Took "Best of Show" trophy.

[1954 century sedan. GA to NC]

Holy s#$t, I know you don't want to hear this but, at least you were not injured. If you decide to, hopefully the 54 can be fixed.

[1954-56 Buick performance front sway bar kit]

Bought, received, and installed a 1 inch front sway bar on the 56. Price including shipping was $380.00. It is recommended the car be on its weight in the front. So, I went and borrowed a drive on lift to do the project. The removal of the old bar and installation of the new bar took a little over two hours to complete. The 60+ years old bolts were a little difficult but, made easier when I put the impact tool on them. The shop manual could not be followed completely with the new set up. The tips on the new bar are quite a bit thicker than the old bar so, you could not get the recommended distance of 1 11/16 between the top grommets. You could get the recommended 1 11/16 between the lower grommets. PM me if you want the details of where to get the sway bar from.