JohnD1956
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Well, that's another Buick that looks great on video. But I've learned not to issue any comments on these cars till I see them in person. Too often what looks excellent from the perspective of the camera, is unsatisfying in real life. But I sure hope this new Regal is what they say it is. And I too, would vote for a coupe. Seems every other manufacturer has a two door, what's stopping our brand?
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Beautiful Mark. Congratulations!
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Yikes! That's a great story. What was the car behind it?
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How about these? black face with a red indicator, and full sweep just like your speedometer.
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You obviously have had a eye opening experience. You surely had sufficient room between you and others around you since you were able to react without crashing into anyone else. My feeling is some people just fail to realize how close they are to the next car and put too much blind faith in their own ability to react and stop. But that remark is not directed to you or, any one else either. It was just a clarifier to justify my feelings about the topic.
I have had brakes fail on me twice, in Dad's 65 Electra. In both cases it was the master cylinder. So I know first hand how you initially felt when your brakes did not work. I would not wish that experience on anyone.
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I agree, and suggest this is the first place to look, if Randy determines his popping is actually backfiring. I already replaced all that stuff, and more on my 78.
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I can understand the benefit of having a dual master cylinder. But the installation on earlier than 57 Buicks seems like a major job, and it would seem that for the same, or a lot less money, one could replace all the wheel cylinders, flex hoses and brake lines and feel relatively secure in the brake system.
Of course I say that assuming that the car would be used on a limited basis, is probably an automatic (where shifting to low for braking is available), the brakes including the parking brake are adequately maintained and periodically adjusted, and one drives with adequate space between themselves and the car in front.
I know that all risk cannot be eliminated even under these assumptions, but it seems that if one were following these assumptions, the risk is rather small vs the amount to be invested in the modification.
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If this "popping" happened while you were putting a load on the car ( maybe driving up a small hill in 3rd gear), it may be backfiring into the aircleaner. I am going through this right now with my 78 and it seems to be a lean condition caused by any of several issues:
1- choke not fully opening
2- dirt/sediment in the bowl of the carb
3- incomplete manifold warming due to faulty heat riser
and/or 4 - maybe vacuum leaks
I noticed the backfiring seems related to how deep I press the accelerator, and if I keep the accelerator at that position but shift to second gear, the backfiring stops immediately.
If your symptoms are similar this may be what's happening.
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I'm sure nothing is impossible. But I'm sure you're talking a big dollar project. Just for a moment, can you explain what safety issue you feel requires such a modification? I have heard people say this before and I am curious.
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John, The Queen Mary III was scheduled for the new fur, she just happened to come by the garage looking for an old black car and picked the only black car there
Don't you mean she picked the best black car there?
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Are you certain it is a Special? Looks like the trunk lid says Super?
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wbt2664, did you realize you are responding to a seven year old post??
Ben
Shoot, I didn't even realize it was a seven year old post!
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NEW BUICKMAN AWARD NOMINATION:
For Derek Thrille, for selflessy batteling the elements of time and nature, to rescue two abandonded and derelict Buicks, solely for the purpose of ensuring other Pre-war guys can have an opportunity to secure the parts. Talk about a real Buickman...
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Interesting catch Derek. And nice of you to do it for the benefit of other pre war guys.
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Hey Toolman, the insides of that wiper motor has a leather seal. What you need is something that would condition leather. And the lighter weight the better.
I believe that wd 40 is intended to dry things out. If this is true, you may find the wipers work initially after a spray, but you are drying out the leather, not conditioning it. Once it is dry, it won't seal right and those wipers may never work.
Here's one more thing. Try putting water on the windshield before putting the wipers on. On my 56 th wipers barely move across a dry windshield, but with water on the glass they work just fine.
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Looks like another top quality job. Admitting that I never rebuilt an entire engine, I'm wondering what internal parts you replaced, and what, if anything , did you do about balancing the internals?
Meanwhile, it really looks nice!
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Hey Adam, can you show some more pics of your body stands? That looks like a great way to hold it solid up there. What did you make them out of, 2x8's?
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Wait a minute! Is that why you painted this car? Just to so a young bride could get nicer wedding pictures in it? :cool:
Also liked the Hemi Killer post above. LMAO
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If it is loud enough to hear, then I'd error on the side of caution, and replace it. There are rebuilts available which would make this a short task. Check Bob's or other Buick vendors from the last Bugle.
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This car was a 2003, and look at the condition of that metal behind the rear bumper. What a shame that such a nice car was ruined by carelessness. It is also a testament to how well cars are built today. This much damage and the trunk lid still works?
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Well Toolman, you have had the good fortune to come here, because this is the right place. Serb, on this forum, is closely attached to the
Buffalo Chapter of the Buick Club of America. That chapter has a lot of folks who have top quality cars and I'm sure they would love to make your acquaintance.
MEanwhile as to you direct question, I believe your car is certainly show material. First of all it's beautiful. Second it looks like it is mostly original and with minimal effort can be a gleaming example of Americana from 1951.
While I'm sure you'd find the production numbers to be high on this particular model, I bet you'd also find hardly any of them frequenting events in your area or in any of the local cruise ins. You see, Stick shift Buicks in this era are somewhat rare. So please do us all a favor and show that car when-ever and where-ever you can. I know I'd love to see it...
Best of luck.
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This is only one third of the misfortune Doug has had with this car. While it was a sweet car to begin with, it really looked great when he put on those GS Chrome wheels with new tires. However it has been the victim of two events before this. But this time it looks like it got the kiss of death. Thankfully neither he, nor Cindy, were ever hurt in in it.
Sorry Doug.
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Willie Pittman aka Old Tank ..(drum roll please) I hereby present
Let's hear it for Willie !!!!!!!!
Congrats Willie, well deserved!
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First, congrats on saving a piece of Americana. What do you think happened to the original motor?
New member in Colorado
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Hi Mike and son. Great team! and a great 53 too. Would like to help some but I only remember 53's, I never owned one.
That being said though I wanted to ask about the starting system. does your car still use the gas pedal start system? If so, you may want to get some detailed information about the relatively simple starter switch on the car BEFORE you take it off. The switch is activated by a cam on the throttle plate linkage, and it is adjustable with shims. If it was ever rebuilt before it may be out of adjustment, and not allowing the choke to close before starting.
Also it generally has a top and bottom that are very close in appearance. If you put it on upside down, it typically will result in the engine spinning over as soon as the key is on, or if the engine stalls. So watch for the orientation.
Let us know what other quirks you may have. I'm sure a lot of people will jump in to help.
Good luck. See you in Iowa.