Fr. Buick
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You will need to use the aftermarket ones on your 64, as the center hub has a slight difference that would accommodate your brake drums without the need for an adaptor.
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That was a lot of money for 1976, but considering how each pane is stained with design, an intricate piece. Few do that kind of work anymore... Nice bit of decor! I have some old Bugles on behalf of the Orange County chapter that I hope to have organized this summer. I will report back if I find anything.
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Newport Beach, in SoCal? Any notes on the back of the picture?
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Oh, yes, excellent! Nice to hear from you...
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Sounds like engine and trans mounts, plus the thrust pad all need to be replaced. You will be amazed at how it will smooth things out going into reverse.
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So a friend is having fits trying to remove the wiper base - escutcheon? - off his car for rechroming and paint. All the other wiper pieces are removed, but he can't figure this one out. Is there a trick I can pass on to him, please?
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Heat and an impact wrench, but don't overdo it. I had one develop cracks in the housing from my efforts.
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Thanks, I'll give it a try.
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Thanks, Scott, I just sent you a text to your phone.
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Greetings all! Does anyone make an accurate hood pad for the 50/70 Buick hoods? The books say larger and smaller cars are different, and all I see online is for the smaller cars. Any help is appreciated.
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1955 Buick Primary vs Secondary Brake Shoe Orientation
Fr. Buick replied to buickbrothers's topic in Buick - Post War
The picture above shows the Right Rear brake assembly, since the parking brake cable enters from the front of the plate and pulls forward. -
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I should have your parts. Let me confirm tomorrow...
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John put this in the Buick Club section, and you will get a better response...
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With all the grease obscuring things, I would only hazard a guess - They look like spinner retainers for the Buick KH wire wheels. I'll send you my address so you can mail me my prize...
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What to really expect from a 1953 Dynaflow - Honest reality check.
Fr. Buick replied to Treozen's topic in Buick - Post War
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. -
Trying to run Aluminum Drums on 55 Special
Fr. Buick replied to My55buick's topic in Buick - Post War
I don't know about aluminum drums on the rear, but you will get bigger brakes if you swap stock assemblies from a Century, Super or Roadmaster. I did do aluminum 45-fin drums on the front of my 54 Super. I used stock Roadmaster backing plate and shoes, and my stock hubs and bearings easily worked with the newer drums. I only had to widen the holes slightly for wheel bolts. Also I had to grind about 1/8th off the backing plate outer edges, and shimmed the plates to the suspension a bit to move them into the drum tighter. Otherwise the shoes developed a ridge showing abnormal wear. You will also need longer wheel bolts to compensate for the thickness of the aluminum drums. It was a fun project, and better brakes are always a plus. -
I see you are in south Orange County, so two ideas: One, join the local OC chapter of the Buick Club, we are a fun bunch, and sometimes some good knowledge and parts in the group. The other is Desert Valley Auto Parts in Phoenix area. Last I was there, they had a 53 Special, freshly arrived. They are not cheap for prices, but you can be there and back in a day - a long one, granted - and bring it home safely yourself... Oh, and one more, Lamar Wilkins has a small private yard in Lancaster area. Private message me if you would like his number. And as said before, it may be simpler to match your engine - a standard versus Dynaflow. I don't think they can easily interchange...
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My Retro 1930's BUICK SALES and SERVICE GARAGE
Fr. Buick replied to MrEarl's topic in Buick - Garages and Memorabilia
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What do you pack for spare parts on long trips
Fr. Buick replied to 195354's topic in Buick - Post War
I did similar when driving my 54 from SoCal to Portland for that show. But I left the Starter in abox with a friend, ready to be mailed just in case. Oh, and I included a can of R-12 in case the AC needed it, and a small test light and fuses. I needed one fuse for failed turn signals at a gas station stop... -
FOR SALE: SPARK CONTROL LEVER FOR 1927 AND 1927 STANDARD
Fr. Buick replied to Fred Rawling's topic in Buick - Buy/Sell
Hey, Fred, if nobody has spoken up, I'll take it! Bring it to the Holiday Party at my place on the 29th, and I can pay you there... -
Be sure the trans is from a Century, or you will have a longer rear housing on the trans that won't fit in your car. A Super or Roadmaster will be too long.
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Chriss is right. Don't worry about the sliding from side to side. Try twisting the two halves against each other. If there is no play, you should be good.
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Welcome, and a very cool car! Don't dive in too deep. Get her mechanically sound so you can enjoy her as she sits. Start collecting parts you need. Take some auto-body, paint and welding classes, get to know the locals in this great hobby. Do some sections of body, and try not to disable the car for a long time - which leads to frustration and an abandoned project. Have you joined the Buick Club? There should be some local chapter in your area. This site has a LOT of 55 guys willing to help.