[1951-52 Differences — Newbie question]

Thanks!  

Is there a difference in the parking lights?

[1951-52 Differences — Newbie question]

Thanks.  1953 Special.  The last of the Straight 8’s.  My family had one when I was a boy.  With a Dynaflow.  

 

1947 - 55 Advance-Design trucks.  I’ve owned 3 of them in the past.

 

As far as 51 and 52 Buicks; what features, trim, lights, etc are different?  Particularly on Specials.  Thanks. 

 

 

[1951-52 Differences — Newbie question]

I have posted on these forums a few times.  I like 1953 Buicks!  And I like Chevy A-D Pickups!... But,

I don’t know... what I don’t know.  And one of those things I don’t know are the differences between 51’s and 52’s. At first glance they look nearly identical to a novice like me.  Is there a guide or summary of the changes?  Thanks. 

[MrEarl's Daily Therapeutic Dose of Buick]

 

One of my dreams is to repower a Chevy A-D pickup with a Buick Straight 8.  Is this a real truck or a photoshop?  I wonder if a 53 Special front clip could be grafted on the front of a 47-55 Chevy pickup?

[Seen Better Days]

 

Someone should save that 53 grille and bumper. 

[Buick pictures you may or may not like]

On 11/15/2020 at 6:58 PM, EmTee said:

I'm amazed at how well the Buick front clip (and rear fenders) integrate with the rest of that vehicle... 

 

The upper grille is Packard.  

 

I’d be glad to drive that to the Dairy Queen Cruise. 😎

[Installing a Chevrolet 235 in a ‘ 52 Buick]

Good for you.  The Chevy 6 swap would have been a LOT of work.  You will be happier with the Straight 8. 

 

 

[50s Special, Super, Roadmaster Major Differences?]

Being a 1953 Buick fan, especially Specials, I found this thread very helpful.  Thanks. 

[BUICK CRASHES!!!]

 

[Find the Buick]

Many Buicks and 4 Studebakers — 3 close together.   Seems a lot for the total number of cars. 

[Find the Buick]

On 3/26/2020 at 5:24 AM, Elpad said:

There must have been a lot of cars junked when they were less than 10 years old.   Some were probably driven to the salvage yard.  Today the average automobile age in the US is 12 years, and many 20 years and older are driven, and worked, daily. 

[GIRLS ON BUICKS]

On 11/4/2020 at 5:35 PM, billbuickgs said:

Roadmaster , the only series that had chrome around the rear wheel opening back to the rear bumper .

Plus the front bumper emblem says Roadmaster LOL !!!

Thanks.  I learned something new about the chrome trim.  And I could not read the front bumper emblem on my phone. 

[GIRLS ON BUICKS]

 

Love this 53 Buick.  What model is it?

[eBay 1953 Special]

Anyone familiar with this car?  Time runs out in approx 7 hours.   Probably be relisted.   If I wasn’t such a tight wad I would make an offer on it.  😎

[eBay 1953 Special]

Beautiful 53 Special 4-door for sale by dealer on eBay.  

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Buick-Other/143368500409

Dealer description calls the engine a “numbers matching” 320.   Too bad about that.   Otherwise looks like a great car. 

[1953 322]

Thanks again for the help.  

[1953 322]

Before 1955 all Chevy 1/2-ton trucks had torque tube drive.   I don’t know if any part of a Buick torque tube is compatible with a Chevy torque tube.   Probably not.  😞

[1953 322]

Is there any reason to avoid a first year V8?  If buying for a hot rod or custom.  Were improvements or changes made in 54 or later that make a 53 less desirable?

Hypothetical question really, as I’m reconsidering my A D Chevy Truck repower.  The Buick “Nailhead” was designed narrow to fit the 53 frame which was initially designed for an inline engine.  Same thing with the pre-55 Chevy trucks.  Putting most V8s including a SBC in a A D truck requires doing something about the steering box. 

Thanks. 

[FS- Love to Love or Hate to Love - 1957 Buick !!]

The skirts aren’t so bad, I think.   I could live with them.   But that tail end.  Yuk!

I do love me some 4-door hardtops.  Chevy called it a Sport Sedan.  Nice car.  

[Buicks and the Great Outdoors - Camping and Trailering]

What about a trailering story?  In my introduction thread I told about the 1953 Special 4-door my folks bought in about 62 or 63.  A couple of years later my aunt (mom’s sister) and uncle had a small mobile home - maybe 10’ x 40’ - they needed to move from southeast MO to a trailer park in one of the St Louis suburbs.  About 160 miles.  They used the old Buick.  I remember the story and talked with my mom about it just today.   She’s sure she has some pictures of that, and if we find them I will post one or more here.  

[Buick pictures you may or may not like]

On 1/25/2020 at 7:12 AM, EmTee said:

...and what the heck is this?

 

It looks like a '56, but what's with the quad headlamps? 

This reminds me of a scene from the movie  The House of the Spirits   There is a hearse entering a cemetery in Chile.   Sometime in the late 50s.  The hearse has a grille and general shape like a 53 Buick but with quad headlights.  Made me wonder if some of the overseas Buick plants carried over older styling with minor updates.  

[Buick pictures you may or may not like]

On 8/5/2017 at 7:45 AM, Elpad said:

The top one is/was for sale at Rufus Ranch in Minnesota.  

[New Guy from IL]

Thanks for all responses.   The length and weight, as well as front axle loading are serious concerns I know.   

Lots of figuring to do...

 

[BUICK TRUCKS]

Thanks.   Great story.  

[La Carrera Panamericana Buicks]

I watched lots of YouTube videos of the races and it seems very exciting.   It would be very cool to watch.  Even cooler to participate.  It’s not a middle class guys sport though.