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    '48 Roadmaster Convertible Dynaflow script location?

    in Buick - Post War

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    Oddly enough images I've found online show the chrome Dynaflow script being on the front fender (probably where yours is) when present. When not there the rear trunk ornament (may have turn sign signals or lights in it???) has Dyna Flow as part of the red plastic in each half respectively (when a manual transmission this is Buick Eight). Sounds like yours is as it should be. 1949 shows the Dynaflow script on the read fender only with Buick Eight in the trunk ornament.

    Tire Rotation

    in Buick - Pre War

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    If the radials are "non-directional" (meaning they can roll in either direction) you can "X" pattern your rotation. If the radials are directional (meaning they can roll in ONE direction only - sidewall will have an arrow so indicating) they should be rotated front to rear on the same side. Been this way for a number of years... Read more about it here (or any other tire manufacturer website) - https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/company/safety/maintaining-tires/tire-rotation

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    What to really expect from a 1953 Dynaflow - Honest reality check.

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    On 2/1/2024 at 2:26 PM, Ben Bruce aka First Born said:

    There is, on the internet somewhere, a video of a "test" between a 1955 Super and an Oldsmobile 88 of the same year.  Surprising, for some, outcome.    I saw the video within the last couple of years.  I think.   I have not asked the right question in searching for it I guess.  Perhaps someone can?

     

      Ben

    No idea where the video is, Ben, but the Olds horsepower was 185 (4 barrel carb) while the Buick was 236 which certainly would help the Buick overcome the dynaflow sluggishness I'd bet.

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    What to really expect from a 1953 Dynaflow - Honest reality check.

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    On 2/1/2024 at 12:42 PM, Fr. Buick said:

    I wonder if your 55 didn't have the switch-pitch working properly, where it would go from high to low stall depending on where your foot is in the gas pedal.

     

    A 53 will be a bit slower than a properly running 55 because it has no switch-pitch feature.   I have driven 54s all my life, a Super and a Special, with very similar trans to the 53, and they get up and move with the traffic, though with a little more patience.

     

    Beware of using the low range too much.  It was not designed for regular use like in a TH350.  I only use it on a hill, or on rare occasion to jump ahead at a light, or slow stop-and-go on the freeway, or maneuvering in a parking lot.  And when shifting up into Drive, do so with your foot off the gas.  Your torque converter will thank you.

    Amen to everything Doug said. I learned my lesson on a '54 Super and after replacing 4 dynaflows (that did NOT like me planting my foot to the floorboard all the time - both in drive and low) I finally picked up a '55 transmission and linkage at the junkyard. Problem solved and rarely felt the need to use low any longer. It sounds to me that you will not like the performance in a '53 but if you purchase the car be patient and the dynaflow will last for years.

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    1964 Buick Electra motor - $1,500 (Wilmington)

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    Also posted in For Sale but as there is more activity in this forum am also posting here.

     

    Not mine but saw when searching Craigslist. Unless color in pictures is way off it isn't Buick green and as the entire engine is painted (not recently based on appearance) it may have been rebuilt (?). OBO so may be able to get at a good price. https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/pts/d/wilmington-1964-buick-electra-motor/7707039926.html

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    1955 Buick special stalling problems and many more questions

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    Just to add regarding upholstery check out https://smsautofabrics.com/collections/1955-buick?page=4. They may well have an exact match for your original cloth shown in your pictures (although they do not have an image - the link I've given shows all of the 1955 Buick material images so you can get an idea). SMS will provide you a sample (snipped a tiny piece from both a '65 Rambler and '58 Chevy Apache and mailed to them to match and they had exact weaves to match both). SMS isn't cheap and you may well be able to find something that is quite suitable someplace like https://www.kovifabrics.com/ or https://www.discounteddesignerfabrics.com/ or https://palazzofabrics.com/. All will also provide samples when requested and the cost is less than SMS.

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    Duck Tape on Hubcaps ?

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    Believe Old Tank, and others, nailed what is causing the problem. Wheel flex. Based on my experience with a '68 Pontiac Tempest with the same problem I know for certain the front wheels ONLY flexed with repeated instances of the right front hubcap dismounting during left hand (only) turns. Rotating tires did NOT make any difference still the right front only dismounted during turns. Front left hubcap did rotate eventually bending the valve stem enough so it was no longer accessible without removing the hubcap. Guessing this is the result of more weight on the front than the rear.

     

    This condition was present with two sets of radials over several years. You could hear the hubcaps creaking and popping when turning. Only lost hubcaps when driving on surface streets - never on the highway and was always able to find the hubcap after stopping (although a bit beat up - at least never run over by another driver). Tried duct tape and RTV without success. When I got the car it had bias ply belted tires and did not have this problem at all (stuck with the radials as the car drove better with them).

     

    Good luck finding a solution.

    1937 Buick Special Upholstery fabric

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Bobby, I've read some poor reviews for SMS and all pertained to them taking an order and then not filling for a long time. Evidently they take an order when they do not have a particular weave in stock so there is a delay. Best work around is to ask them to confirm if they actually have what one needs in stock before placing an order. Having said that I've ordered material from them twice - once for a  1965 Rambler Classic and the other for a 1958 Chevy Apache. In both cases the material I received was dead on correct and my wait was not excessive. Good luck in your search.

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    49 sedanette windshield swap

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    Be careful. This is based upon pictures only so may not be correct but the '50 windshield appears to be more square in the upper corners when compared to the '49. Curve and height appear to be the same but who could tell if there was a minor difference from a picture? Perhaps some members that have sedanets can measure what they have so you don't order something that might not work. Good luck. 

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