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  1. Yes, POUNDS, not ohms. Communicating to the OP that the original sender as per part number is for a 60lb. gauge. There are several choices on the Napa website with good specification info. WARNING- I did not check specs to determine which sender, if any, correlates with a 60 lb. gauge https://www.napaonline.com/en/search?text=oil pressure sender&referer=v2 Tom Mooney
  2. Hi Ken, Interested in the small trumpet horn and the chrome air cleaner lid. Thanks, Tom
  3. Here are pics of an original '66 sender. I believe the "60" on the sender signifies it is a 0 to 60 ohm sender and the stamped part number, 6460470, is the correct part number in the Buick parts book. For what it's worth, the few times I've worked on the factory sender/gauge I've found them relatively worthless. If you want to closely watch the numerical values you'll need to go to an aftermarket gauge Tom Mooney
  4. Steve, you pictured the switch for the idiot light; the `66 uses a sender for a gauge.
  5. Hi Craig, I could type all day about the chrome wheels; best to call me with your questions. You have my number. Thanks, Tom
  6. 10 4...thanks for taking the time to supply a pic Tom
  7. Bob, my last comment was offered as an opinion and I intended that it would be regarded as one. As you know, opinions are like axxholes, everyone has one. I think your wires wheels look good, but again, what`s one man`s opinion worth? Tom Mooney
  8. Trust me, it's the wrong wheel and most importantly the wrong offset. If I understand your statement correctly, the lug nuts may have, in reality, been "tightened" but when offset is incorrect the inside edge of the rim contacts the fins of the brake drum before the center of the wheel contacts the axle. That gives the illusion the lugs are tightening when in fact the lug nuts are bending the rim. It's easy to stop tightening because as the rim distorts tightening the lug nuts requires increased effort but the rim is not properly seated against the axle. End result is the wheel may loosen up. Beware of using 895 rims on a pre '70 application and beware of anyone who us recommending same; besides, it's the most unattractive version of the Buick chrome wheel because in overall appearance it lacks depth. Tom Mooney
  9. Craig, your chrome wheel is a '71 and up wheel. Tom Mooney
  10. It was...see my post above. Since yours is NOS can you get a pic looking straight into the tube? My experience with troubleshooting the hot air choke system is that there should be an insert that looks like a twisted dipstick. Tom Mooney
  11. Barney, there was an industry size designation change between `64 and `65. You are correct that the standard size tire in `63-`64 was the 7.10 but the oversize tire option was a 7.60. The `64 7.60 is the equivalent of the `65 8.45. The charts seem to often contradict each other but my guesstimate would be a 7.10 is comparable to a 215 and the 8.45 is somewhere between a 215 and 225; probably closer to a 225 Tom Mooney
  12. Gene, As has been mentioned in our previous communications I have excellent cores for rechroming which suit your needs, ie, '64 Wildcat cores. The wheels are already boxed and ready to ship. However, I do not have "like new" original examples. As you may recall, in our initial conversation, I suggesting rechroming excellent cores to achieve your stated goal. Thanks, Tom
  13. I have not noticed shims at the firewall mounts but I've only actually replaced them several times...so it could have been done and I simply wasn't looking for it and didn't notice; they are in an area that's not typically visible. Tom Mooney
  14. The twisted insert in the tube swirls the air flowing through it, slowing it down and maximizing the heat transfer. The complete tube inserts were available from Buick and I occasionally see them sold as an NOS part on Ebay. I wouldn't want to tackle changing one though. Tom Mooney
  15. They all weren't...very typical to find original paint cars with mismatched paint on the front clips. Most who have not been around will claim "can't be original, paint on the front clip doesn't match" but that typically doesn't concern me when inspecting an original car... unless I find evidence of a front end collision. Tom Mooney
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