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Buick35

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  1. I had a 1776 motor that I recently installed pistons/cylinders for a 1835 motor and installed larger heavy duty EMPI heads.It has a 110 cam which I think is o.k. Not knowing any better I used the stock flywheel,crank and rocket arm assemblies which I was told is a No No because the larger motor would come apart with those stock parts. As long as I don't race it and take it easy should I be all right or do I have to pull the motor and do the upgrades?( I hate that idea!).It still is running a little rough with my dual Kadrone carbs. but not bad. I'll address that issue first. Thanks,it's in my son's 69 Ghia.
  2. Good idea on the metal guard. Mine is mounted in about the same place as yours only on the passenger side without a guard.I also need to make one for my son's electric fuel pump on his v.w.
  3. My 35 has the two dimple stampings. Sorry my camera isn't workimg.
  4. I don't know about that but I heard that when they moved the dimmer switch to the steering column women were getting their foot caught in the steering wheel.
  5. After learning that cars in the thirties (maybe earlier) had certain city or state laws that prevented people from entering their vehicles from the drivers side,I was wondering was moving the shift lever to the colum a result of that law. I could see it being easier to slide across the seat without the shifter on the floor.Just a thought.
  6. After driving more modern day sixties cars with a normal shift pattern ( first gear being pushed forward )I've found myself accidentally putting my 35 in reverse after a stop. I wonder if anyone else experienced this. Anyway I wonder if some type of warning beeper could be installed. I have to be more conscious when switching from one car to another.
  7. Just listed on Space coast Florida's craigslist.Sorry I can't send the pictures, looks decent for the price.
  8. That's what I did, built it in the bench with the terminal in a vise.I have the old cable if anyone can use it.
  9. I replaced the seal on my 35 Buicks last year and has to pull the arm.It wasn't too difficult.Napa had to match up the old seal. I bought one from Bob's but it was too big in diameter.
  10. It's a Ghia so the battery is under the deck lid. The dome light isn't working but it might be shorting out.
  11. I have a like new 12" heavy duty battery cable . I installed a battery disconnect switch and had to get a longer cable. $10 plus shipping from Florida.
  12. I just got finished installing the battery switch on my Buick.I located near the battery on the frame rail under the car, not too bad to get to. I got the heavy cable and terminals at NAPA. For the battery terminal end I bought one that uses a solder pellet that drops into the terminal and gets heated with a torch. I learned something new, works good.
  13. Thanks,I'll try that tomorrow.
  14. The battery I had in it was a $40 salvage yard one so maybe it went bad.I would charge it up and by morning it wouldn't turn the starter over. It has an ammeter in the dash that shows it's charging. I'll take the old battery to the parts store to have it checked out.Thanks
  15. On a 69 v.w. when I go to attach the neg. cable on the battery I get a spark or arc between the connection,just for one time,if I remove it right away and go to connect it it doesn't do it. Is something draining the battery or is that normal? I don't have an electric clock. The turn signals aren't working but they're in the off posistion.For now I've got the battery disconnected. I hate electrical problems! Thanks.
  16. If I mounted it by the starter it would have to be connected to the positive cable where I thought negative was better ,safer.
  17. Thanks,just wondered.I just ordered the switch from Sumitt.I'm thinking of mounting it under the car on the frame near the battery.
  18. Silly question but doesn't the ignition on/off switch act as a battery disconnect? I realize that the battery is still connected .
  19. How to install a battery disconnect switch for a car with the battery under the seat,35 Buick.
  20. Sorry I'm unable to post the picture but on Space coast Florida's craigslist under antiques is this car radio, a Motorola for $19. If someone could post the picture,I'm curious as to what vehicle it's for.Thanks,I appreciate it.
  21. I'm glad I have mechanical brakes on my 35.
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