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I just ordered one from Danbury at $ 115.
You can probably go to their web site and order.
Jim Schilf
palbuick
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All 57 Buick gas tanks are the same.
As for a 57 chev have no idea.
most all gas tanks can be adapted by changing the filler neck.
Jim Schilf
palbuick
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According to parts book the 1954 - 55 gas tank fits the 40-6-100 cars, 50-70- series had a different part number. It could be that the 50-70 had a larger tank capicity. easiest way is to check owners manual, usually has listing capacities.
Jim SChilf
palbuick
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Earlier there was a RED 53 Skylark, sell for 102 K , Beautiful car with contnental kit.
Jim Schilf
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I recently got a flyer from the danbury mint New model a 1953 Buick woody wagon. Dark green with wood trim and wire wheels.
Looks great.
Ordered immmediately.
Jim Schilf
palbuick
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There is a pair of these on e-Bay now.
Check in buick pars & acc. Saw them 3 days ago, and can't remember date.
Jim Schilf
palbuick
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Hi guys
I was just about to post this on E-bay, and got to read this site.
Matchbox car carrier. holds 20 matchbox cars. used condition, not really beat up
Picture on front is Mustang mabye 75.
Jm Schilf /palbuick
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Steering wheels from 1941 through 1947 are the same. 1948 Buick went to black.
Pictured wheel looks correct.
This would be a parts wheel so don't pay too much. To get your wheel recast will run between 175 and 350, depending on restorer. Or try to repair your self.
Make sure that the spokes are not broken.
Jim Schilf
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Have you checked the bottom of the intake manifold. For years the intake had a freeze plug at center of intake. over the years this plug would rot away, causing an exhaust leak, and some fumes. Try to get a hand under the intake and feel around for a freeze plug about 2 1/2 in diam. if you can reach and feel a rusty hole this may be your problem.
Jim Schilf
palbuick
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If you don't have one yet, GET a shop manual, there is also a body manual. There are always several on E-BAy.
Read and learn about the car , then you can tackle anything. Any large auto chain will have tools to remove the door and window handles, Gm vehicles from the 40s through the 70s used the same tool.
If you have a Special you will have a 264 CI motor, if motor is bad look for a 322 block, more cubes make more speed.
I have a 54 Century HT, with a factory 3 speed. Needs a lot of work too.
Don't be afraid to ask questions on this board, a lot of dummies started here.
Good luck
Jim Schilf
palbuick
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Complete wheel cylinders:
Front 1942-1956 all models , right and left sides
Rear 1951-60 all models right and left sides.
Part numbers are different between front and rear and also left and right.
They may be looking at the wheel kits, which should bew the same. These are only rebuilding kits with rubber seals and covers.
Jim Schilf
palbuick
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I believe that the 1941 closed cars, all models had the engine turned dash panels
The convts had a painted dash.
Probably redone many years ago.
If I'm wrong Joe will correct me.
Jim Schilf
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I believe that the 39-40 Olds trunk lid is same as buick, less the cut out holes for the trun signal emblem, Should be same size.
Jm Schilf
palbuick
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You should join the Buick Street Rod Club
Lots of modified Buicks.
Jim Schilf
palbuick
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I have an old trailer hitch that I took off a 39 Buick bumper. The hitch just bolts over the bumper. There is nothing that bolts or attaches to the frame. Might be suitable for towing a light trailer.
Jim Schilf
palbuick
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I first saw this car in a Buick delership in N.W Chicago. somewhere in the early 60's. I was a mess, local mechanics were trying to fix power windows, splicing wiring harnesses, headliner hanging down, at that time would consider about a # 5 car. Dealer knew that is was a special built car.
Didn't have near enough dollars to purchase.
JIm Schilf
palbuick
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Up in Northern Il. there is two barns with over 20 some cars stored in them . The owner Died and his widow won't give them up. She owes back taxes and the state or county may confiscate all. A local auctioner has been trying to get the listing for all the cars, but is having a lot of trouble. I know that there is a 54 Skylark Convt in group, and another barn filled with car parts. Told most were from the 30's through the 50's.
If imformation is releases I will post it here.
palbuick
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In a short answer NO.
Quite a bit difference between both.
The 39 bumpers had a ridge at top side of bumper, where the 40 bumpers are a smooth.
If you are refering to the 39-40 Bumpers and bumper guards on e-bay, a couple of the guards are 39, the large front center guard is a 40. If you look closely at the side view of the smaller guards you can see a difference. Seller dosent seem to know what year parts are from, He told me all parts were from a 39.
Good old e-bay "buyer beware".
Good luck
palbuick
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B O P C Swap meet.
The swap meet is back in the old building at the fair grounds again.
It has become one of the best in the midwest area.
As of today, Feb 8. there has been 35 spaces sold.
Jim Schilf
palbuici
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After removing the cotter keys at both ends of shaft, there will be 3 washers, one is a spring style, all arms and stands should slide off, some may be very stubborn and not want to move, a good soking with a carb cleaner may disolved carbon buildup. Try not to force them too hard as they alum. and will break.
Jim Schilf
palbuicik
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Rob from Wisconsin.
Is that the correct handle for the jack???
I have the same jack but the jacking handle is a solid steel flat bar, wihout any handle.
I have seen many other jacks like this one some with a car name (even Yello Cab)
but very few have had handles.
Jim Schilf
palbuick
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The old Guy
Hi Joe
I remember seeing one of these Futureliners in a junk yard, in the Grand Rapids Mi. about 35 years ago. It was massive. It could have been purchase very reasonaable. But to have it towed home to chicago would have been outrageous, then finding some where to store it.
Great project for a group.
Jm Schilf
palbuick
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Have you checked the other side, possibly that cylinder is not working, this would make the other side work, and pull to that side that is working.
Jim Schilf
palbuick
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Parts book shows ALL for 1960.
Jim Schilf
palbuicik
1950 Buick Special & New push rod
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I have a bunch of new pushrods for the straight eight Buicks
Most are loose and not identified, would need length.
Jim Schilf
palbuick