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2carb40. I read your post with interest. You could have used your original 55 oil cooler and pipes if you replaced the two brass fittings with the original 55 brass fittings. You would also need to use the original 55 heavy gauge angular thrust plate since the 56 thrust plate omitted the two threaded bolt holes for fixing the oil cooler. I think to use a 48-52 torque ball and to cut the front tip of the propeller shaft sounds a little scary, but perhaps it works…

Hi John, I am not sure what you meant regarding the rear seal, but they are the same on 55 and 56. The seal is to be installed in front of the torque tube (not in the torque ball). Please let me know what the problem is with your 55 transmission. Further, if you have a power window mechanism for the driver side door, I would be interested (I have the motor).

If a 56 Dynaflow is to be installed in a 55 Buick you should know the following. The overall length of the 56 transmission is 1 inch longer than the 55 small series transmission, but have the same overall length as the 55 big series transmission. The 56 converter and bell housing is 1 inch longer than the 55 converter. This means that the oil pan also is shifted 1 inch rearward. So you need to use the 56 pan. The 56 universal joint has finer splines than the 55, so you need to use the 55 u-joint and torque ball. You also need to use a 56 cross member supporting the transmission since the extension housing also is shifted 1 inch rearward. If you buy the 56 transmission, I think it will be easier to replace the bell housing and converter and install your 55 bell housing and converter if good. Also, you still need to use your 55 u-joint and torque ball. I hope this was helpful.

Sad story I must say. I am a 55 Century owner myself. However, if parting it out, did the car have power windows? I could need the window mechanism (motor is not important) for the drivers door for my 66C project. Thanks from Norway

Lancemb. Thank you so much!

Hi Mr Earl, Yes, I could be interested in those panels. You can reach me on kbb322@gmail.com. Thanks, Knut

Thank you lancemb. I have just joined this forum, so I am still not allowed to send him messages. Could you please help me and send him a message on my behalf? By the way, I see you have 57 Roadmasters. I have two myself here in Norway. Both cars sold new here in 1957. Thanks Knut

Hello from Norway Mr. “gegrunt”. Do you still have a pair of these 1/4 panel patches for 54-56 Buick Special/Cntury for sale? Thanks, Knut