JohnD1956
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9 hours ago, old-tank said:
"Buick engine test facility at the Buick plant in Flint MI October 1954"
That must have been a noisy place.
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I had forgotten about this picture.
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With that type of drama it must be General Hospital!
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13 minutes ago, MrEarl said:
I hear ya MethuselahNot even sure that is a good idea. Not unless I can still get gasoline and drive the Super.
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Me too. Me too!
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4 hours ago, MrEarl said:
BTW @JohnD1956 and @Daves1940Buick56S hope y'all didn't think I was being short with you, just that I'm a bit touchy on the subject..
Not being in the construction trade, but having helped several work on various structures, I can see you have put a lot of thought into what to do and how you wanted it done. It wasn't my intent to cause you further heartache. Looking forward to the pics of how it all turns out. It is already Buickful and I'm anxious to see the finished product.
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to each his/her own. Looks like a fun driver. I always wonder what hot rodders do about the wood framing in a body like this? Just ignore it, repair it, or replace with metal? How about starting a thread about your work in the modified section here?
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This is something that is very rare and I doubt there will be anything on video. But your own short video gives some clues.
To me it looks like the original weld is a 1/4 inch away from the end of the tube. It looks like the tube fits inside the flange attached to the trans and then was welded.
To test this theory I would recommend cleaning the area as much as possible to ensure the weld really is back from the edge of the tube and if it is i would
consider loosening the flange bolts and see if the flange slips over the end of the tube while the rear axle assembly is still in the car.
If it does then make sure the rear axle is level and one or two tack welds while the flange is aligned by the bolts in the trans should give you the best alignment. At that point I would have to consider removing the rear axle unit to finish the weld.
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2 hours ago, MrEarl said:
Thanks for your concern, but I will be using the wood.
It will be beautiful. Hope you can get that wood clean!
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I don't question how beautiful that garage will be with those pine boards but how fire resistant are they? Is it a good idea to use them in a working garage?
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Thanks for bringing this thread back to the top @John Donlan. I rember thinking I should reply to this. Still haven't recorded my list however. Soon...soon.
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Might be worth importing. What is the Chinese symbol for 60 mph?
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I am not an expert but I will suggest trying a rug cleaner product with a bristle brush. Then asorb the cleaner with microfibre towels.
Also, if there is any rug retailers in your area you might inquire if they can recommend a professional cleaner. I once took a heavily soiled car for treatment and $60.00 later it was nearly new inside.
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That looks great in that color!
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15 hours ago, neil morse said:
Why do people put the top down, but leave the rear quarter windows up? Looks odd to me.
Had the same reaction Neil. Looks odd at the least and doesn't seem to make sense.
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Ah, 66. I remember it well!!!!
Obviously I got my time line backwards.. A belated Happy Birthday then Dave. !
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@Mudbone Happy Birthday Buick Friend!
And Happy Birthday to be for Dave @retirednow
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52 minutes ago, MrEarl said:
I'll just get past the temptation
Sweet Biscuits!
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2 hours ago, MrEarl said:
Sorry Mike, Terry has moved to the back seat... our sweet Etta-belle is top Girl on Buick now!Oh man ... this is soooo tempting!
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38 minutes ago, MrEarl said:
Just hoping the bleeder screw would be 3/8, I have a 3/8" ignition wrench which helps with hose interference. but no biggy
Unless the description specifies that, then I just think it would be incorrect to assume that's what you'll get. But there are lots of wrenches made today so finding another to address that situation should not be difficult. The same ones, which I had bought, all work good is about all I can definitely say.
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They will fit. Don't count on USA Made.
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I was wondering who the old guy , the one she was dragging up the hill to the BSSG ,was?
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1951 Special S/N Decode Help
in Buick - Post War
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Thanks for bringing that thread up Al. It explains why that factory has so much extra space.