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Probably only available as part of an intake manifold gasket set...

The inspiration...?

...and the correct oil-bath air cleaner.

A time capsule for sure; albeit a very basic one. It's hard to imagine how you could possibly go wrong for under $6K...

At a little over $3 per pound it's cheaper than hamburger! Beautiful Electra; I can imagine all of the neighbors gawking in envy as they passed by this car in the original owner's driveway.

Should be a quick sale in 2038...

A friend of mine has one that he restored with the Ventura interior. It's definitely more upscale looking than the base Catalina upholstery. I agree, the skirts need to go...

I'd start with these: The Buick Farm (https://buickfarm.com/) Classic Buicks (https://store.classicbuicks.com/) CARS (https://oldbuickparts.com/) Ebay Motors (https://www.ebay.com/b/Auto-Parts-and-Vehicles/6000/bn_1865334)

Actually, restoring or maintaining cars currently 25 ~ 35 years old is becoming a challenge as the engine and chassis electronics used in them begin to fail. Electronic dashboards, ECMs and emission-related hardware will require low-level repair or substitution with more modern 'functional replacements' in order to keep them usable. I see this becoming a bigger problem for the typical classic/antique car owner than sourcing mechanical or trim parts for older cars.

I'm been running 15W-40 Mobil Delvac in my '38 Century for the last two years with no issues.

Sometimes you have to just rip that band-aid off!

Even if the overall dimensions are different you may be able to cut pieces from them to restore the damaged areas on your original panels. They'll still be a lot closer to what you need than a flat sheet...

Just check them all again when cold. If the wrench 'clicks' at 50 ft-lbs without turning the bolt you're good. I wouldn't worry about any that are actually 55 or 60; just get them all to 'click' at 50.

When I replaced the U-joints on my '67 I bought the new ones from Rock Auto. They are available from many manufacturers at most any auto parts store.

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