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I put a fan I salvaged off of a junked Porche 928 on my 1955 Buick wagon in a pusher configuration for use during slow cruising and parading. That fan will just about suck you into the radiator if you walk by too close! The only problem is the current draw--the old generator just can't keep up! I look forward to seeing what you came up with for an alternator installation.

I had an annoying wander in my '55 Century wagon after a complete rebuild of the front end. I went through it over and over again trying to find the culprit until I got to where I didn't want to drive the car much. Finally I was doing a thorough brake inspection and service and noticed that the new bushings I had put in the REAR radius rod had turned to mush. Fresh bushings tightened everything up llike new and the wander was gone!

My '55 Century Wagon is riding on a set of 235 75 R15 radials which are a vast improvement over the origional style bias-plys. The only problem is the radial tire is a bit "fatter" and does not fit so well in the spare tire storage area beneath the rear cargo deck. I don't want to stick a bias-ply spare in there in case I actually need to use it (different tire types on the same axle can make for some SCARY handling). Has anyone found a "doughnut" spare with the correct tire size, bolt pattern and offset for the old buicks?

Chevy used a detuned (lower comp. pistons and different cam grind) 322 from 1956 until (I think) 1962 in two ton and up sized trucks. About 15 years ago I got a super low-mileage 1956 Buick Special from a guy who had bought it and pulled the engine to replace the one in in his 1957 Chevy fire engine. Everybody always says the nailhead would make a great tractor engine with all of the low-end torque they have. Chevy apparently figured that out many years ago....

I am trying to figure out the adjustment on the back door hinges on a 1955 Century Wagon (hinge adjustment should be the same as a model 41/61 body). Anybody have a body book with the correct procedure?

I need a 2-speed, 12V, underseat heater motor with a 1/4 inch shaft. Anybody got one in good working order?

You might also want to check the aluminum elbow on top of the box. I swore my pitman arm seal was blown until I pulled the control valve loose and replaced the o-rings between the control valve and the power portion of the box and the elbow o-rings. The fluid was running down the side of the box and dripping off of the pitman arm.

Sold it. Thanks for looking.

Don't get too excited--the dual carbs and manifolds are long gone. This engine does include all tin and the front pulley. Has been sitting for decades, but spun over easily when I checked it half an hour ago before posting this. I'm not really interested in shipping this beast, but I have a forklift and can set it on your truck when you come to pick it up. I am moving in a few weeks and this engine is not going with me, so don't delay or the scrap man will get this thing. Located in Napa, CA Thanks

Needs restoration. Was a daily driver up until about ten years ago. I had the head and carb rebuilt and had it running as smooth as silk. The battery died about five years ago and I have not run it since. The front floors had been replaced when I got it and the floors and most of the body are rock solid. The decklid needs replacing and there are a few, small rust outs. Most of the glass needs replacing. The origional wiring has been replaced. The car has been converted to 12v and has an auxilary electric fan for supplementary cooling and a back-up battery for cold weather starting. The gas guage and origional radio (Selectronic), need work.

Just sold it this evening. Thanks everybody who responded.

Thanks to all of you who have expressed an interest in this car. I just wanted to let folks know that it is still available.

Thanks for the tips guys. The posting now includes price and pics. Yes, this car has been for sale for a while. I'm in no hurry to sell it and am mostly interested in finding a buyer who will do right by the car. I bought it primarily to save it from the local lowriders who were drooling over it when it first hit the local "old-iron" wrecking yard. I know times are tough and I can't tell you how many people have written to say that they were definitely going to buy it and then dissappeared. I know that the car needs an ambitious restoration, but I think my price is fair, considering the incredible rarity of the car and the quantity and quality of the parts that are included. And if no serious buyers pick it up this time it will be back on here again in the future. Thanks again for helping find this old girl a good home.

I'm not sure how to post photos on here, so if you would like to see some please post your email and I will send you some pics.

Needs rust repair to floors and rockers, but otherwise a solid car that is mechanically complete and ready to restore. I have a couple pickup loads of extra body panels, NOS parts and a spare engine to go along with the car. Pics available. This is an actual "H" model (blackout) car built without dual carbs, factory oil filter, stainless trim, or chrome bumpers. Incredibly rare car to restore. No trades, thank you. I'm trying to make the wife happy and reduce inventory! Car is located in Napa, CA $2000