[1957 Buick Wagon -Parts needed.]

Members, looking for……

 rear hatch upper hinge

rear side window left and right trim clips

Pass. Rear side window upper trim

front and back arms rests. (4)

thanks Jimmi V.

 

[1957 Buick Wagon window clips]

Members, looking for the clips that hold the side rear window trim for 57 wagon. See pic below

[‘57 windshield molding clios]

Knee deep in a project and I need to put windshield molding back on…Car was apart when I got it. I do not know what the windshield clips look like and if there are different ones for the bottom and top trim.

Anyone have pictures and a resource to get the clips?

thanks

[Roof rack and wheels]

Sorry for the delay…No they are not.

[Roof rack and wheels]

Looking for the roof rack that can fit the ‘57 and ‘58 Buick…also a set of stock 15” wheels with the 5 on 5 bolt pattern.

[WTB 1957 Buick Caballero clam shell top trim]

Looking for top trim piece ( 2 ) for clam shell

[WTB 4 stock 15” wheels for 1957 Buick]

Looking for a set of stock wheels for 1957 Buick

15 x 5.5 or 6

5 on 5 bolt pattern

[WTB 1957 Buick front bumper guards]

Looking to purchase 2 front bumper guards for a 1957 Buick.

[Wanted 1961 Buick Third Member]

Looking for a 1961 Buick Third Member out of a full size car. Thanks 

[1961 Third Member]

Members, looking for a 1961 third member with tall gears ..

thanks

Jimmi V.

[1957 Ride Height]

Members, does anyone know the stock ride height of a 1957 Buick Century? And from what measure point on the frame to the ground.

Thanks I have no body on frame..that’s why I need frame height.

Jimm8 V.

[1961 Buick Rear end]

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[1961 Buick Rear end]

Members, does anyone know the gears in a 1961 Buick Rearend?

thanks

Jimmi V.

[C 10 trailing arm placement]

I have a lead...but not confirmed yet

[C 10 trailing arm placement]

Thank you

[C 10 trailing arm placement]

Yes, putting a 700R4 in paired with the 1966 401 nailhead....

Trying to find a 61 differential to switch out my stock one.( bolt in )

then get  driveline made.

my question is where exactly do I attach the trailing arms on the axle to get the most benefit for securing the rearend...from what I understand I do not want them straight...I am not drag racing,want them at an angle for cornering support, and front to back support, the panhard bar is for side to side.

if I go wide..need to remove lower shock mounts...where would be the best place to put them...just pivot bottom of shock inward and remount bracket? Remove entire shock and remount someplace else?  Remove coil and shock and replace with coil overs?...

 

also, very confused on ride height...if the body is on and the car is on the ground...how do I work and line up the rear end or do anything when it’s 4 inches off the ground?

if the frame is straight and level....on jacks, why can’t I adjust everything?

 

no challenging you...I really don’t know....

thanks

Jim

[C 10 trailing arm placement]

Bloo, thanks for all the info....a lot to chew on

I am going to put the torque tube back on for angle alignment....believe it should be 3* negative...and motor will be 3* positive

  (or visa versa)... can’t remember at this exact moment...

Being the torque tube was an important part of the rear end ...taking it out means we need to replace it with something to take on that responsibility ..for me I chose the C10 trailing arms...from my understanding they need to creat an angle to offset the forces...like a 4 link would do...

I have my frame on stands and it is level forward and back,right and left.....how do I get it to ride height to make the panhard bar straight...as it sits now..it is no way near level...and when attaching the front part..again..how do I attain ride height when it’s on a jack stand?

also, want to keep axle if all possible...I can’t be the first person to do this....

here is a pick of my rearend..and a picture that was sent to me...

thanks for all the help...learning as I go....

Jimmi V.

 

[C 10 trailing arm placement]

I am going to change the pumpkin with a 61 Buick....

[C 10 trailing arm placement]

John, sorry I wasn’t clear,....not keeping torque tube..going with open drive..bought car with no drivetrain...

motor is going to be a 1966 401 paired with a 700R4...

Thanks

Jim

[C 10 trailing arm placement]

John, yes exactly....just concerned about the placement of the trailing arms...do they need to be as close to the brake hubs as possible to get a decent angle for rigidity for the rear...or can I mount then on the open spot inward of the spring cups.

thanks

Jim

[C 10 trailing arm placement]

Have a 1957 Buick Century...
Have a question, picked up C10  trailing arms.....brought them home and put them under the frame to look .

Now my understand is that these arms replace the torque tube and need to be at the steepest angle possible..from the furthest outside part of the axle to the closest point at the intersection of the X without impending the channel for the driveshaft.
That being said.....my axle has the shock mounts on the front of them...and are located near the brake hub, next to them going towards the pumpkin is the spring cup. So the closest place I could mount the trailing arms is after the spring cups..which is about half way to the pumpkin. That would not be a good angle...almost straight.
Question, 
1. Could I remove lower-shock mount and reposition inward and keep upper mount where it is...changes shock compression angle.
2. Remove shock and coil all together and get coil-overs
..............
other issue...attachment up front, from what I can tell ...do not think the frame as it sits will work for mounting... using the picture as a guide I think that might be the best way to go....cutting the X frame, putting a brace all the way across to each outside channel, rewelding the X onto the brace and affix the arm brackets to the brace...
A little bit of work but I think it would work.any other ideas...except go 4 link, go bags,etc..need help with this set up...not go with another one.
Thanks
Have a Merry Christmas 
Jimmi V.

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