JohnD1956
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I would apply the air on the tank side of the fuel pump. Keep the pressure low. Where's that third filter you mentioned?
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What a nice car. Good Luck Bob.
meanwhile, does anyone know a source for clearer pics of the concept cars in that video?
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LOL!!!
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dropping a tank is not dangerous, unless you're smoking while doing it, or using a cutting torch to get the bolts off.
A small floor jack with a piece of plywood balanced on the saddle will get you enough displacement to drop the tank without damaging it. Of course, it helps to run it as low as possible before trying to remove it.
Also, if you decide to drain it from the plug on the bottom of the tank, do so outdoors on a windy day.
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It's not worth much as you describe. Where's it at?
Just joking.
Finished, with a transferable title, it's worth a ton. Any other way it's worthwhile but of course , value is in the eye of the beholder.
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How great a car! Stick, two door, the rest is just extra. What a find! Does the car also have speed alert? a buzzer that goes off at a preset speed? If not, what's the number inthe square block to the left of the speedometer?
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I replaced the one on my 56 Super without removing the fender, but don't know if the Special is the same. I did remove the fan motor and housing for clearance inside the fender well, and of course the bolts came out from inside the car, allowing it to fall away. I stuffed an old blanket under the unit to keep it from dropping too far. And then I was able to lift it right up, twist it and it was out. Once out, there was a half flap on the interior side of the box which came off with 4 screws, then there were some screws from the back side through the housing into the core. The last picture below shows some of those holes for the heater core fastners.
I included a pic of the rope caulk I got from the hardware store, which I used to reseal the unit to the cowl. Seemed to be the same stuff I scraped off before repainting the housing.
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Dale, just ask one of your buddies to sneak it on the next westbound UPS truck. It's small and will fit no problem...
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Another SUPER car!!!
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If it is a 2-dr. post (post between front and rear side windows when they are all rolled down) it is a '61; if no post, it is a '62. ...Pete Phillips, BCA #7338
Sherman, TX
The picture from the advertisement shows what Pete is talking about. Note on the drivers door the window is open, but there is a full window frame. I never even noticed this before. Thanks Pete.
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Pete is the man with this stuff, and being a prior owner, has insights I never could imagine.
In my opinion, here's the main thing to be careful of:
Many folks today will want to rip out the original engine and tranny and replace it with generic GM ( ie:Chevy) stuff. They will argue for economy, reliability and parts accessibility. While in general they do have a point, everytime they do that it will strip the car of it's heritage, which would be a shame.
A lot of folks will claim the dynaflo tranny in there is a slush bucket and slow, I can tell you from personal experience with my 56 Super, that they are dead wrong. The Dynaflo is pretty much a Constant Velocity transmission and it moves the big ole 56 effortlessly. Maybe it won't burn rubber off the line, but it can cruise with the pack all day long and come back for more. Further, by the time it got to your car it was the beneficiary of many years of added research and development, and it will perform most reliabily under most conditions.
As for that Aluminum V8, it is a different animal, as Pete mentioned. Regardless of if you join the BCA or not, please feel free to come here for recommendations on re-builders who know Buick engines, and do not just let any shop take on the project. There are people who know your car and can do it up right the first time. However, you need to realize that some Buick stuff is a lilttle more expensive up front.
So, don't let them talk you out of the original stuff too fast. Once again Buicks were very reliable cars, and when your's is back in shape, you'll be surprised at the power and economy that the Buick Engineers designed into the product.
Good luck and we'll be watching for updates as you progress.
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Not mine. Listed on Team Buick:
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I have had starters that work cold and then seem to object to turning over when warm. That is usually taken care of with a rebuild, and whatever goes on there. I've never rebuilt one myself so I can't be more precise about what is actually wrong, but I have experienced this abnomaly from time to time.
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Hi Dale, and welcome to the world of Buicks. That looks like a car that needs a bit of work but with it's sentimental value and it's original color combo, I bet it would be an awesome car restored. I know I like those 61's and they have quite a following among the members of the Buick Club of America. You have joined I presume? If not, you may want to give it some consideration as there are many Buick only vendors who advertise with us and they would be the first place most of us go to find various parts.
Of course we would be really interested to follow your Buick story and progress on the Me and My Buick part of these Forums. So how about giving us some more information about your particular car. For example:
I assume it is the small block V8? Is it an automatic or Stick Shift? How long has it been sitting? And where has it been sitting? Does it roll? And how experienced a mechanic are you? Also how about some interior photos. Things like this will enable forum members to jump in with timely advice.
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If you have a compressor I'd pump it up to about 30 lbs and then blow the air back through the lines to the tank. If you hear no gurgling then you're either looking at a broken line or you're still below the pickup. Put another gallon of gas in and try again.
Of course, if you have gurgling right off then replace the fuel pump. Chances are it would go sooner than later anyhow.
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Sounds like the car hates your house. Paint the garage a new color.
Sorry, I couldn't think of much else, except the timing is too far out of spec causing a large draw to crank the engine and a potentially weak cell in the battery.
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Gee John, we're trying to recruit this guy and you already want him to sell???
Just joking.
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That one on E bay sounds like a good price. I would be careful of the e bay one. Mine is about 7 years old and works great so I have no plans to remove it anytime soon. The only reason I would is if it was damaged in some way.
I googled Tebfa last night and discovered there is one company retailing these for about $100.00 apeice plus shipping and handling. Sounds expensive, but so is pulling your radiator a second time within weeks, for another cleaning session at the radiator shop. One of my personal experiences that was very irritating.
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Good. It would be nice to see someone pick it up and bring it back.
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Thanks Stuart. I appreciate the help.
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Glenn Tyler's 55 Century ( which was super sweet!!!)
Emery Turners 78 Electra
Don Sayer's 62 Lesabre
and for the next three pictures, I'd like to introduce you to Mike and Nick Vogel, with their awesome father /son collection, a 71 GS, a 72 GSX, and an 87 GN. Oh, the 72 is Nick's car.
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Tony and Gloria Vespoli's Skylark
Sharon Poupart, with her and Ron's 52 Estate Wagon
Phil and Rosa Racco's 72 Electra
Mark and Jane Czoschke ( and family's) 53 Special
John And Pauline Contois with their pair of Wildcats ( note, the 64 is a 4 speed car)
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When you get your radiator back see if you can get a filter for the antifreeze. I have one that is cut into my upper hose. Bought it a number of years ago and can't tell if they are still available. BUT if you cannot find one at your local parts stores that will work, you can cut a piece of panty hose to fit over the upper radiator hose fitting and then reinstall your upper hose. This will keep a lot of that annoying scale and rust from re-entering your newly repaired radiator and clogging it up a second time. Just remember to clean it often.
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I can't buy your car, although I would love to do so. May I recommend you consider advertising it in the BCA magazine? I'm certain someone will pick up on this Super car!
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So it's internal. I would not blow compressed air through the fuel pump in any dirction. Have you checked the engine oil for the presence of gasoline, indicating a torn fuel pump diaphram?