BBman2

Hello, I see this post is 2 years old, thought I’d check to see if you are still parting out? thanks

Hello I realize this a few years old, thought I’d try anyway. Looking for the complete throttle linkage assembly for a ‘53 V8 engine.

I am well into my ‘52 Buick 56c body to ‘53 BuickRiviera 56r frame swap project. What I have is the steering box and shaft are not properly aligned the cab access opening for the column. It appears that I have to swap out the steering gear boxes, to achieve proper alignment. Is this swap possible? If so, what has to done ?

Thanks for the info, I’ll look into this.

Reposting this from Technical forum to general discussion. In process of rebuilding a 52 Buick super convertible, the folding top needs major repair, many parts are missing. I am searching for detailed information on the folding top frame, i.e parts diagram or drawing with part listing so I can begin the hunt for the required parts. Advice on good informative books/manuals on this subject would also be appreciated. Thanks steve

Rebuilding 52 Buick super convertible, the folding top needs major repair, many parts are missing. I am searching for detailed information on the folding top frame, i.e parts diagram or drawing with part listing so I can begin the hunt for the required parts. Appreciate the help Thanks

I am well into my ‘52 Buick 56c body to ‘53 Buick Riviera 56r frame swap project. Looks like I have to swap out the steering gear boxes, question I have is; are they interchangeable between the frames?

Thank you. I gotta say your attention detail is outstanding! Looks like I go with the ‘53 roller complete and switch over to 12 volts. Kinda breaks my heart, wanting to keep this original as possible, however to get her back on the on the road in all her glory, I gotta do what I gotta do!

Wow thanks so much Al, loads of detail. I knew I would have to some reinforcing of the “X” member frame work, wasn’t aware of the engine mounting details and the radiator mounting bracket! I have a possible complete ‘53 56r rolling chassis, engine and dynaflow tranny that I am considering mounting the ‘52 56c on and convert to 12volt. The other is putting my straight 8 263 in mated up with the ‘53 dynaflow and keep the car 6 volts. I am leaning towards dropping both the original ‘52 straight 8 and tranny in this roller frame, hooking it up to the torque tube and rear end that’s on the roller. Question, is there any difference in the torque tubes between these two cars? I really want to keep this car as original as I possibly can. Thank you for your help and advice.

Thank you all I appreciate the information.

Is a 1953 Buick super model 56r frame the same as a 1952 Buick super model 56c? I am exploring the option of swapping frames. I have a 1952 super model 56c.

Thanks Bigdog, duly noted.

I am in the process of restoring a 1952 Buick super model 56c, I need help/advice on the proper way to remove the body from the frame. Past years I have removed truck cabs from their frames, and couple of Ford coupes, nothing this big or convertible. I appreciate the help I can get on this subject. Thanks all in advance.