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Old26Buick

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  1. I just used Acousti Shield on my 48 Ford Conv. Was a little pricey and I had to re-cut all the pieces. Haven't had it on road yet so can't tell how good it works
  2. I have a 1926 standard that had a pilot bearing that slipped forward and let the trans. input shaft float around. Where can I get a brass bushibng instead of the bearing? What are the measurements? Thanks
  3. Where can I find copper type manifold gaskets for 26 Buick standard? How do the composition ones work out? Thanks
  4. Has anyone bought carpet sets from Hydro-E-Lectric? Their prices look good. I'm looking for a carpet set for my 48 Ford Conv. Thanks for any help.
  5. Who works on gas gauge for 26 Buick? This is the one that is in tank and has dial gauge. It works but gas leaks into it when tank is full and gauge is hard to read. thanks
  6. I just had the clutch in my 26 Buick standard rebuilt by Fort Wayne Clutch and it chatters badly, also sounds like throw bearing is noisy when pushing in clutch pedal. I install a new throw out bearing and pilot bearing. Could I have put it together wrong? It shifts good. Thanks for any help.
  7. Has anyone used New England Chrome Plating in E. Hartford,CT? How is the work? Thanks
  8. I havea 26 Buick with remote oil filter. It is a AC Filter. I need lines to block. AC part numbers are FT 14N and FT 18. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
  9. I'm going to install lap type seat belts from www.andoauto.com on my 48 Ford Conv. Wife wants shoulder type. I don't see how you can use shouder type on a Conv. Thanks
  10. I send my bumper guards to chrome plater and they lost them. They won't help find others or give refubnd. They fit a 26 Buick standard. I need front and rear for Weed Brand bumpers. I believe other years fit. thanks
  11. Are Bend-Pak Lifts any good? I'm looking at a 4-post #9,000 unit. Thanks
  12. Do you know if a 26 Standard gear is the same. I have a good used one.
  13. I'm replacing the wire looms on my 26 Buick with stainless but can't fend the ends and tees. Thanks
  14. I'm looking for upper hinge bolts on 26 Buick Model 26-27. These go in upper front door hinge and go through header above windsheild with slotted end outside. thanks
  15. I'm looking for floorboard for 48 Ford Conv. Does anyione make them? Thanks
  16. Wanted, Fenders for 48 Ford must be rust free.Thanks
  17. Has anyone purchased an AutoMack brand car cover? Any good? I am looking for just a cotton car for my 48 Ford Conv. Thanks
  18. Did the 26 Buicks come with washers under the wheel nuts? It doesn't look like the nuts seat straight on the wheel clamps. Has anyone used washers and what size? I have tried to find stainless washers. Thanks
  19. I just bought a 48 Conv and engine is real tired. Would like to do some modification. Is they any books that would give me ideas on what to do? Thanks
  20. I'm planning on replacing the runningboards and trim on my 26 Buick Model 27. What is correct rubber mat to use, Mine has a red one now? Also what is correct trim? Thanks
  21. I'm going to look at a 48 Ford conv. for sale today. What would be a good speed be on the highway? Thanks
  22. I'm rebuilding my 26 Buick engine and the fellow that is doing the crank and babbitt work only uses 15-40 in all the engines they do. Has had very good luck in the last five years.
  23. I would like to paint my carb. First I will glass bead it. I noticed Eastwood has a silver carb. paint. Has anyone used it and is it any good? What I have is a NOS rebuilt carb that has been setting around for quite awhile and want it to look like new. Thanks
  24. To carbking, I'm putting a Stromberg carb BXVD-3 marking on base to a 26 Buick intake manifold which I have turned upside down to use the down-draft carb. A fellow in Austrilia has used a Stromberg carb with a BXV-3 marked on base. I need a 1 1/4" opening at base of carb. I beleive the BXV-3 has a 1 1/4" opening while my BXVD-3 has a 1 1/2" opening. I can make an adapter but can I use the other base on my carb? Thanks for any info. Steve
  25. I'm looking for base to Stromberg carb used on Dodge trucks. Number on cast iron base is BXV-3, Thanks
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