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buick5563

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  1. Since I have been away from the forums for so long and I currently have plenty of time to read the internet, I just caught up with this 23 page report. Great job Mr. Earl!
  2. Also, I wouldn’t store any car under a 55 Buick on a two post lift unless you are trying to rustproof the lower car 😜 Four post lifts have drip trays.
  3. You can’t put two 55 Buicks stacked in a 10’ ceiling even if there wasn’t a lift involved. Building up is way cheaper than building out.
  4. I looked at the two compressor belts on my Special. They are marked with 7650 XL. I believe the XL designation is 5/8 top width. They are definitely wider than other belts I have here.
  5. Smaller width belts do seem to flop around more. I think they used to be more like 5/8” at the top of the belt and now they seem like a “metric half”. The belt top should not have cogs on it for a ‘79. Those and universal ribbed radiator hoses (along with red heater hoses and yellow spark plug wires) always reek of somebody who restored their cars from Pep Boys instead of Napa (if that makes sense).
  6. I was looking for a reference and re-read this entire thread. I found what I was looking for and decided to bring it back to the top as required reading. Thanks again, Bob.
  7. Yeah, but I may have been convinced of an interior color change meaning a black dash might not work. Waiting in interior samples from SMS. Not sure if they are working through this since the Pacific NW has been hit hard and may have more strict “stay at home” policies.
  8. Coronavirus update!! what else can I do during this time? Woody and I installed the windshield today. Go back and look how young he was when I started this car 😊
  9. Ok, technically I didn’t say never, Pete 😜 I think I have one in the garage, but being Xmas eve, I’m kinda busy. PM me 195354
  10. You’re going to have to make the rubber piece no matter what. They have universal exhaust hangers at most auto parts stores that have six inch strips of rubber that you can cut to length and then bolt to the old metal pieces you already have. I have done this many times and I use a socket head stainless bolt to somewhat simulate a rivet.
  11. Al, My 55 Century convertible had the stencil upside down as well. I assume they were painted that way. Mine also had a 46C designation. The number on the frame is the part number, btw, not a serial number. Painting the underside is considered “over-restoration” and is not gigged on BCA judging.
  12. George, Check your private message. I have some of those parts.
  13. Thanks Lance It is rusty, NOT rusted. Rubber is still good and the stainless can of course be polished.
  14. Got this from Wheatbelt when Ken was closing shop. It was in his miscellaneous 54-59 pile. it’s not 54-55. Looks like passenger side that attaches to the bumper bracket and hugs the bottom side of the bumper. $25plus shipping If somebody tells me it’s really rare $$225 😁
  15. (Sold) Hi guys, I am clearing some items out of my home and garage. I am posting here before going to the Bugle and then eBay. Please don’t make me go to eBay... These are just quick pics. I will PM you other pics if you want. You pay shipping, obviously. 1962 Buick Features and Facts book. Good shape Cover is a little worn. No water stains or funky smells $100 1962 Buick Color-Trim book good shape. Everything is there. Some of the fabrics have moldy spots on them which could be cleaned, but I’m not going to do that. Paint chips are a little worn on the ears. Smells more like an old car than an old book 😜 $225 (Deuce and a quarter, if you prefer) Thanks Mike
  16. Not disagreeing, but in my opinion this disaster has brought out the best in people. Houston neighbors are helping neighbors. Real people in Austin are donating blood, goods, services and money at an extraordinary rate. I've seen it first hand. When I worked at the food bank. Today my wife donated money and her company doubled it. Be optimistic and stop looking for the bad side dammit. Now wanna get angry at somebody? Our senator who voted against money for you Yankees in Superstorm Sandy wants money for us. Hypocrite. Oh, and I wish everybody would just sell one cigarette for when you have been drinking and you need to turn green without buying a whole pack.
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