Stan W.

Kim, the only thing l came up with was to use side molding strips. I bought a piece with the closest color available. I cut them in to four pieces and angled the ends to make them fit. I glued them on with weatherstripping adhesive. They're not perfect, but much better than what l had.

Paul, thank you, I will try that.

Glenn, I do not hear a click, just the sound of the motor running. Thanks

I tried to adjust the front power seat on my '85 Lesabre and the motor runs but the seat does'nt move. is there a gear or cable or something that may have broken? Thanks

Does anyone make a battery carrier that would work on my 6 volt 17 inch long 52 Special battery? I always used the strap type, but I can't find one long enough.

Thanks everyone for the help. Frank,I do know that trick for setting the brushes.

Does anyone know the amp rating of the 1985 Lesabre Limited with the 307 engine? I want to rebuild the alternator but I don't know what rectifier to buy. I believe it would be the 94 amp version, but I see there is also a 108 amp model. Thanks

I got the job done today. It's not as nice as I hoped, but it's a lot better than it was. From the front it looks okay, but the sides are shorter than the originals.

John, I'm just about finished this job. The biggest problem I had was that the holes in the fillers were not even close to the old ones. I ended up drilling a few holes in the support frame and used zip ties to keep them in place. I left everything a little loose and I' ll line up the bumper and tighten eveything down tomorrow. One thing I learned is that it really takes two people to put the bumper back. My floor jack and two milk crates worked, but it wasn't easy. I'll post some pictures now and when the finished job later.

About two years ago I installed a new rear bumper filler on my 1985 Lesabre. Now It's time to do the front and was just wondering if anybody here has done this and is there anything I need to know. Thanks

Ben, that's a real good point. I guess it's time to have a friend work the wheel while I see what's going on under there. Thanks

Al, with the wheels pointed straight I can turn the wheel about 6 inches each way before the tires start to turn. I have bias tires and yes it wanders quite a bit. I have a shop manual and I've read how to adjust it, but I don't want to bother if it does not help. I have adjusted boxes in the past and all it usually does is causes binding. Thanks

Has anyone had any success adjusting this type of steering box? Mine has about 12 inches of play. Thanks

Thanks Ben and Pete. Looks like I'll need to find a buddy when it's time.

I just was wondering if anyone knows if you need to remove the hood to replace the radiator. Thanks

NTX5467, Thanks for the reply. I can't find anything online so I think I'll try some local body shops to see if there is something I can do with it. The car is in nice shape and that really detracts from the looks.

Does anybody know what this vinyl top molding is called and can I get replacement pieces for mine? Thanks

I took the bulb out and the socket and wire are the only thing I can find, no Mercury switch or contact switch. I guess I'll try to track that wire back through the lid. Thanks

Does anyone know what turns on or off the trunk light on my '85 LeSabre? The light sometimes stays on after I close the lid and it kills the battery. Thanks

John, you're right about the one that should be over the name plate. Mine is the collectors edition and I do like looking at that. Thanks for the help, now I know everything is good.

John, I got a chance to look at the car today and you are exactly right, they are three small lights in the bottom of the dash, two over the climate control and one over the headlight switch. They do dim when I dim the dash lights. I just thought the backlights in the dash where enough and that these are map lights. I never saw these on any car before and I can't really see a reason for them. I learn something everyday. Thanks for your help,

Thanks John. No matter what I do with the headlight switch they stay on full. Maybe I need a new switch.

John, they are the two square lights at the top of the radio-climate control bezel.

The map lights on my Lesabre go on whenever the dash lights are on. On my "52 Special they only come on when I turn the headlight switch all the way to the right. No matter where I turn the switch on the '85 they stay on. Is this normal? Thanks