jonosso

Okay.......Here it goes. Two years ago I purchased a bumper jack from Buick Farm that was supposed to be for a 1960 Buick. Well.....the base wasn't even correct. Today I just received a 1960 Buick bumper jack from Cars Inc. They told me that it was for a 1960 Buick, but when I looked at it, they had marked on it with a grease pencil that it is from a 1961 Buick. I called them, and they told me that their reference manual says that it works for both years. My Buick parts book lists two different numbers for the different years. All I want is to buy an original 1960 Buick bumper jack. Does someone have one for sell?? If nothing else, does someone have a picture of their '60 Buick bumper jack to send me? I just want to know what I should have.......and then go all out to get it. Thanks. Jonathan in Pittsburgh jonosso@aol.com

Hi Tom, I replaced the spring on my 1960 Electra 225. All I had to do was tap out the pin at the base of the shift lever. Once I did that and was able to remove the lever, I took out the remaining pieces of the old spring. I put the new spring in and carefully re-installed the lever. Getting the lever back in with the new spring in place was somewhat frustrating, but I was able to do it. Jonathan

Okay, Okay --- So I am not selling the '60 Electra 225 Convertible, but....... Check out my 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL Coupe with the 3.4 liter DOHC engine (210 horsepower) that I have for auction on eBay. It is in really good condition. The Buy It Now price is $3,100.00 -- Much, much less than the Kelly Blue Book Private Party Value of $4,040.00. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1859650967&rd=1

Hello, Check out my 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL Coupe that I have for auction on eBay. It is in really good condition. The Buy It Now price is $3,100.00 -- Much, much less than the Kelly Blue Book Private Party Value of $4,040.00. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1859650967&rd=1

Hi John, Your problem is not critical. It happened to my 1960 Buick as well. There is a spring at the base of the gearshift that keeps the gearshit from rattling, etc. It is easily replaced. It does not alter the functionality of the gearshift or transmission performance. The part is the spring for the transmission lever control return. The part is identical for several different model years with the Dynaflow transmission. It is most definitely consistent from the 1958 to 1960 year models. The part number is 1174495 in group 4.036. Check out www.partsvoice.com to do a search. That's where I found mine. I also commonly see them for auction on eBay, but they go for about $20.00. I was able to get one on Parts Voice for only 5 or 6 dollars.

Where in Pennsylvania are you located? I am in Pittsburgh, but work in the Philadelphia area Monday through Thursday.<P>Would you consider selling parts, or is it totally complete car that should be preserved?

Ralph & Keith, <P>Thanks for the information. My father and I are going to work with it tomorrow. We are hoping that maybe it just needs some new brushes.

While organizing files on my pc, I found the letter below that I had sent to Buick 2 years ago after attending the Nationals in Richmond. I along with others probably knew that Buick would never honor its 100th anniversary with anything more than a model or two with some plastic badges, but I decided to send the letter anyhow. As the time nears closer to the 2003 model year, our predictions are looking more and more accurate. Well…….I guess we can be thankful that they have decided not to stick on the plastic portholes, huh?<P><BR><I>To: Buick Motor Division<P>As a child and teenager, I always spent time at my uncle's Buick garage. I loved Buicks!!! Just last fall I bought a 1960 Buick Electra 225 convertible. I absolutely love it!!!<P>In July I attended the Buick Club of America's national convention in Virginia. It was there that I saw the Blackhawk and fell in love!!<P>Please tell me that you plan to honor the heritage of Buick for it's 100th anniversary in 2003 with a truly remarkable vehicle. How about the Blackhawk?<P>Please bring back the true spirit of Buick with a car that will knock the socks off of a younger generation. Please let it be a two door car, and not just a Regal or LeSabre with anniversary badges. Please let a 36 year old guy like me once again feel the excitement of going into a small town Buick dealership and loving the new and used Buicks.<P>I want all consumers my age and younger to see what Buick once was and can be. Please do that by introducing a spectacular, non "cookie cutter" anniversary vehicle. Let it be the Blackhawk, or a similiar concept with all the uniqueness and intrigue that Buick was once all about.<P></I>

Hi Dave,<P>Thanks for the information. By the way, even after getting the Autronic Eye Unit fixed, I still have no low beams. Go figure. :-)

I need to have the starter for my 1960 Electra either rebuilt or replaced. Does anyone know of a good source for buying a rebuilt starter? <P>Does anyone know of a reputable rebuilder in the Southwestern PA area?<P>Thanks.

That sure does bring back good memories. My first car was a 1980 Chevy Citation 2-door hatchback that I bought late summer 1983. It had about 72,000 miles on it when I bought it. I was entering my sophomore year in college. Two transmission rebuilds and about 60,000 miles later with a college degree behind me, I upgraded to a brand new 1988 Chevy Beretta GT in June 1987. Nonetheless, the hatchback on that Citation was sadly missed.

Check eBay. There are ALWAYS some for auction.

1960 Buick Electra 225 convertible. White with white top. Navy blue interior. A/C, power windows and vent windows, power seat, Autronic eye, twilight sentinel, Wonderbar radio.<P>2002 Acura MDX -- granite green metallic. Premium package. <P>1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 2 door with 3.4 liter DOHC engine.

Now I am really confused. I thought the proper thing to do was to maintain factory specifications at all costs. What is the proper thing to do???

Thanks Centurion. That is kind of what I figured, but I could not understand why they listed the 3 inch.<P>By the way, why do they bother listing a tube for the tire when it is a tubeless tire?

What is the correct whitewall width for 1960 Buicks? Coker lists both a 2-1/2 inch and 3 inch. Which is correct for a 1960 Buick Electra 225?<P>Thanks.

Bill: Thanks for the sanity check. I will try it again.

Okay, I give up!!! I get to the screen where you put in the year of your Buick and the next screen appears, and just locks up. No listings appear.

Okay, I give up!!! I get to the screen where you put in the year of your Buick and the next screen appears, and just locks up. No listings appear.

I went to the Buick Farm web site today to look for 1960 Buick parts, and nothing came up. I know that they were "semi-retiring", but the site says nothing about closing shop. Does anyone know what's up? Thanks.

I went to the Buick Farm web site today to look for 1960 Buick parts, and nothing came up. I know that they were "semi-retiring", but the site says nothing about closing shop. Does anyone know what's up? Thanks.

I thought I would repost this since there is so much hype out there about the Bengal.

Hey Buick Guru,<P>You better change your user name. I don't think anyone is ever going to take you seriously again, are they?? :-)<P>While you are on the topic, can anyone tell me the correct white wall size for a 1960 Buick Electra 225??<P>Thanks.

Here is the Buick Bengal convertible!!! Buick is claiming to build it in the future!!! Let's hope so!!!<P> <P>AutoWeek:<BR>"Buick Bengal, a front-drive 2+2 with retractable tonneau over the rear seats and a third door on the driver's side. Bengal's supercharged 3.4 liter, 250-horsepower V6 is linked to a six-speed automatic, but there's a twist: The transverse-mounted engine sits behind the transmission, allowing a shorter front overhang and improved weight distribution. Voice-activated controls allow the entire dashboard to be a flat-panel speaker."<P> <P>Automotive News:<BR>"Dave Lyon, Buick brand character chief designer, says the Bengal convertible is the third Buick concept in a row "really expressing where we want to take Buick." <BR>"When you think about the Cielo, the LaCrosse concepts, these are vehicles that have a lot of form, lot of beauty, very romantic designs, but still very contemporary. This is kind of the third jewel in that crown," said Lyon. "We wanted to have a vehicle that is going to be very relevant to a younger, more affluent customer," such as Tiger Woods. <P>And with Woods as Buick's spokesman, added Lyon, "having him in mind as the ultimate customer made the process a lot more interesting." <P>The Bengal is a sleekly styled front-wheel-drive concept that features a supercharged 3.4-liter V-6, generating 250 horsepower. The engine is transverse-mounted with a six-speed automatic transmission in front of the engine, rather than behind. The layout allows for a shorter and lower front overhang and a more rearward center of gravity for better handling. <P>The Bengal has a third door behind the driver's door and a retractable tonneau cover that opens to reveal storage space for golf bags or seating for two additional passengers. <P>The Bengal's wheelbase is two inches shorter than a LeSabre's but the overall length is 25 inches shorter. <P>The Bengal will be unveiled at Detroit's North American International Auto Show."<P>

I thought I would repost this since there is so much hype out there about the Bengal.<P>Here is the Buick Bengal convertible!!! Buick is claiming to build it in the future!!! Let's hope so!!!<P> <P>AutoWeek:<BR>"Buick Bengal, a front-drive 2+2 with retractable tonneau over the rear seats and a third door on the driver's side. Bengal's supercharged 3.4 liter, 250-horsepower V6 is linked to a six-speed automatic, but there's a twist: The transverse-mounted engine sits behind the transmission, allowing a shorter front overhang and improved weight distribution. Voice-activated controls allow the entire dashboard to be a flat-panel speaker."<P> <P>Automotive News:<BR>"Dave Lyon, Buick brand character chief designer, says the Bengal convertible is the third Buick concept in a row "really expressing where we want to take Buick." <BR>"When you think about the Cielo, the LaCrosse concepts, these are vehicles that have a lot of form, lot of beauty, very romantic designs, but still very contemporary. This is kind of the third jewel in that crown," said Lyon. "We wanted to have a vehicle that is going to be very relevant to a younger, more affluent customer," such as Tiger Woods. <P>And with Woods as Buick's spokesman, added Lyon, "having him in mind as the ultimate customer made the process a lot more interesting." <P>The Bengal is a sleekly styled front-wheel-drive concept that features a supercharged 3.4-liter V-6, generating 250 horsepower. The engine is transverse-mounted with a six-speed automatic transmission in front of the engine, rather than behind. The layout allows for a shorter and lower front overhang and a more rearward center of gravity for better handling. <P>The Bengal has a third door behind the driver's door and a retractable tonneau cover that opens to reveal storage space for golf bags or seating for two additional passengers. <P>The Bengal's wheelbase is two inches shorter than a LeSabre's but the overall length is 25 inches shorter. <P>The Bengal will be unveiled at Detroit's North American International Auto Show."<P>[This message has been edited by jonnyopa (edited 11-11-2000).]<p>[This message has been edited by jonnyopa (edited 01-09-2001).]