buick5563

I stand corrected.

They will be too big.

I think convertible REAR seats were narrower than hardtop seats. I am 99% sure that the front seats are the same (HT/conv). I don't believe sedan seats will do you any good in front or back... I may be wrong! I have heard of people cutting down hardtop seats to fit in convertibles, but I have no idea how that is done.

Naw, I didn't even realize this one was an oldie. Maybe because it (and it's kind) pop up so often that I think it is a fresh thread. It's the crazy one-offs that somebody finds while googling that amuse me. (back to the thread...)

Silly Lapham, Buick didn't make the Corvette...

The main reason I wanted to reuse my old pistons was to show newbies and other folks that an engine rebuild could be done for under the $2500-$3k that I spent on the last rebuild of a nailhead. Well THAT is out the window! My credit card is scaldingly hot right now. Oh, well... my point exactly (recheck my link)

This is for Willis, I know he likes paint daubs...

I don't know yet, Mud. My other 55 looks so good, I don't want it to look better than the convertible. I am still considering doing it, and the one time I painted more than one item, it was a single stage paint... So? Yeah, I can't tell ya.

Plus, you have that nice new stable!

I kid you not about this next anecdote: There is a guy who rides a bike around Austin in a thong and Chuck Taylors. He fought the City Council to earn the right to do so, claiming he is not naked. The first time I saw him I almost wrecked the car. (No, he didn't cause my recent car wreck that totalled my truck and trailer). In other words, the neighborhood, NAY the city has already been overrun by worse things than me in spandex. "Keep Austin Weird"

I agree with the last two posts. If you ARE going to keep a temporary plug, you should buy a new one: What happens if you tighten the nut and it snaps?

Paul, The thread is actually PISTON Question http://micaiahsellsout.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/nature-break-peeing-in-the-tour-de-france.jpg?w=400&h=267

Ooohhh! That'd drop property values, wouldn't it? I did take the engine in to the machine shop today. The tech thought it needed boring, so I told him about this thread (badump-bump-crash-rimshot). Upon telling Mrs. Buick5563 about me relaying the front yard watering incident over the world-wide interwebs, she said she regretted getting me the iPad for my birthday and told me to get a life. Soon I will be installing clean parts, that should do it, right?

Don't worry Jesse, I had to buy 10 Buick Road Wheels before I found 4 that would balance out nicely (for my 63 Wildcat). At least the shipping on the trim rings isn't $40 a pair like the wheels I bought.

I've used them in the past. Good call. Thanks, Bob

\ Somebody PLEASE tell this Knucklehead to SHUT. UP. Don't you need to get greasy in the garage or something? Do something with that brilliant mind of yours, Einstein.

That is a sign of a well-rounded, brilliant mind. One that looks deep into his own soul and knows what is correct.

Point taken. Thanks, Mike.

You sir are an idiot. Mrs Buick 5563 is totally embarrased when you do that. Think of the neighborhood! Have some respect. If you aren't ON YOUR BIKE, you shouldn't be wearing that silly get up!!!

Back on topic: I got the rest of the engine broken down last night so I could take it to the machine shop today. It's amazing how fast you can get the rest of the pistons out if you have already broken ONE. Some ring damage occured with the BFH approach. Like I said, they need to measure the bore before I order parts anyway. Pistons WILL be purchased. Back off topic, yes I do own several padded (diaper-like) spandex cycling bibs. Anybody can rebuild an engine, it takes a real man to water plants in his front yard immediately after a long bike ride while still in full bike gear.

I fixed that for ya. (if they don't see the "and no" they will stop reading) Then we can talk about them before they find their spectacles... Whippersnapper!

I like the graphics. It looks fast. I'll let others judge the worth.

Here ya go. Don't worry about your English! We understand you. These are pictures of my 55 Special. A Super or Roadmaster may be different.

im nat sayinn that THIS APPLIES TO anybidy hear!

Can we ever get sick of pics like this: