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    Parts for rebuilding 1954 264 Nailhead M/T

    in Parts Wanted

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    Thanks on the links!

    I already have found some good stuff at bestoffercounts and falconglobal. Will buy some parts from them.

    Also, one of the best deals is at Russel Martin's shop (www.nailheadbuick.com)

    Another vendor that I'm buying at for many years is www.oldbuickparts.com

    Kanter has good inventory but prices are bit higher.

    Hope this will help someone also

    Parts for rebuilding 1954 264 Nailhead M/T

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    Hello guys!

     

    Started rebuilding my engine. Now in a process of collecting parts for it. If someone has something laying on a shelf, give me a whistle. Thanks!

     

    A list:

    Pistons - 020 or bigger
    Piston rings - 020 or according to pistons
    Bearings - main - std
    Bearings - rod - std
    Pushrods
    Valves (intake '54, exhaust preferably from '56)
    Valve lifters
    Valve guides
    Valve stem seals
    Gasket set (BEST)
    Engine mounts (2 pcs.)
    Freeze plug set
    Oil pump rebuild kit

    Laurynas & my new 54 Special

    in Me and My Buick

    Posted

    Finita la tragedia!!! laugh.gif

    It's almost done! Past 4 months I've spent in the garage smile.gif. Yesterday finished with the interior and finally took a few photo outside the garage: http://www.skelbiu.lt/4023829.html

    Now I would like to rebuild brakes, one rear shock, exhaust system, change oil.

    I'm facing a problem with the brakes. Front drums won't came out. Maybe there is anything else to unscrew after removing the wheel? I hope not, but the drum won't move a bit even after a small "caress" with a big hammer smile.gif Any ideas?

    Could anyone suggest me what is oil capacity for this 264ci Nailhead?

    Thanks and best regards to the whole old Buick community!

    Laurynas & my new 54 Special

    in Me and My Buick

    Posted

    Huge thanks to kevinshea. Today I've removed these things in 10 minutes with he's recomendations. Thanks a lot!

    All of my inactivity time there was almost no jobs done. Now I have moved my car to the new garage nearby my workplace and I hope things will proceed faster now smile.gif

    Laurynas & my new 54 Special

    in Me and My Buick

    Posted

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dyna</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In regards to chrome on alu you can either get it done in Sweden or UK (they will speak English there) if you speak German there is lots of chrome shops there too. You can do it your self too, safes you to send it. Here is a link to kits http://www.caswelleurope.co.uk/ --

    Rubber I would say take it from the States directly, you will just be robbed if you buy it here in Europe frown.gif.. BTW: May I ask what the port charges was? I.e. how much you paid to get them from the boat and into your hands.. excluding duty and VAT.. The thing is that its a pure ripoff here in the UK...

    Ah very nice interior work -- if you are willing I would like to know about where you got it done. It will really look good when you get it on. The very best of luck with your project --- very nice car you got!!

    Cheers Dyna....

    PS: Sorry for bitching about prices grin.gif </div></div>

    Dyna thanks for the address. I will contact them.

    The interior was done by one of my partner's friend. He's very scrupulous. Seats and door's upholstery was re-done from the start. Material cost 170$ and work 1200$.

    As concerns the shipping and the customs there are some holes in it we are using wink.gif We collaborate with one firm which delivers cars from USA to our country. E-bay sellers send the goods we bought to their office in the USA and then they simply put them in the trunks of the cars. After arriving to Lithuania, we pay only 20$ per box to the customers (no matter what's inside). Of course it's not very official smirk.gif

    I hope I can help you with the parts if you will need. You can contact me by mail: laurynas@capri.lt

    Regards,

    Laurynas

    Laurynas & my new 54 Special

    in Me and My Buick

    Posted

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: serb</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How did you make out with the trim work and the rubber? The interior parts look great. The color combination will really stand out.

    I know you must have pictures of the exterior so, How about them?

    Stevo </div></div>

    The headlight trim has been bought on e-bay week ago for 10.50$ smile.gif It has some pitting, but I hope after polishing it will look well.

    Rubber was softened with contact cleaner aerosol laugh.gif Once I was cleaning contacts and noticed, that rubber around become softer. Then I cleaned all the weatherstrips with it ant glued to the doors and trunk with WURTH rubber glue.

    Exterior photos are very similar to those that are some posts above smile.gif I hope I would have a chance to put some new ones tomorow.

    Laurynas & my new 54 Special

    in Me and My Buick

    Posted

    Thanks guys wink.gif But now goes the funniest part of the game - to put all the pieces together laugh.gif There will be problems with rubber parts, it's all cracked and hard. Alike I still don't know how to fit side moldings, because almost all the fittings are rusted and broken.

    1954 Buick Century 2DR HT Parts Car $500

    in Buick - Buy/Sell

    Posted

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MrEarl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Laurynas, if you got a good chromer, I got some bumper guards for you </div></div>

    Wow, good news at last smile.gif Yes, I have a good chromer. Indeed he's a polisher, and chrome job will be done at the factory. Front guards are already polished and they look perfect.

    I'll write you a PM so we could arrange a details. Thanks

    Parts for '54 Special needed

    in Buick - Buy/Sell

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    Fr. Buick, you are always in time and very helpful. Thank you.

    Thanks for a tip with Ebay. I tried to look up several times, but there's no guards at the moment.

    Bolts was from the inner fenders. I've taken them out for sanding (they look perfect now) and gave the bolts to the guy for re-chroming. Guards were almost ready for chrome too. But one night someone came and took all the stuff from the guy's trunk smile.gif For what purpose this can be used in a country where is only one car like mine, I don't know laugh.gif. We have a lot of cars brought from American salvage auctions in Lithuania now. I hope some bolts can be similar. What do you think?

    Parts for '54 Special needed

    in Buick - Buy/Sell

    Posted

    Hi,

    My project car faced a problem. Rear bumper's guards was stolen and some bolts vanished with them too. Bolts was from the fender skirts (I guess that these parts located under the hood is called so). The problem is, that we use the metric system in our country instead of inches. So these simple bolts is quite a big problem frown.gif But bumper guards is much more bigger problem smile.gif Maybe someone have these for sale? Also looking for 1 headlight trim (mine is broken).

    Thanks, Laurynas

    Laurynas & my new 54 Special

    in Me and My Buick

    Posted

    Hi to all Buick lovers again <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Sorry for long inactivity and huge thanks for the advices <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

    Some news from my Special:

    parted out

    pitted chrome on aluminium parts was sanded out and given to the guy who will polish it. It's impossible to re-chrome aluminium parts in our country, so polished metal will be left instead of chrome. How these problems are solved in your country?

    bumper guards' chrome was removed chemically, then polished and soon will be re-chromed

    all interior (seats, door panels, roof) completely restored with two-tone leather (light brown and cream)

    sanded all metal around the motor under the hood

    restored rusted places in the trunk, front and rear corners of the interior, thresholds

    new front left door glass was made instead of cracked one

    Now car is taken to body master, where it will be prepared for the painting.

    I'm still wondering what color to choose. The two-tone paint looks very attractive to me, so maybe it will be as same as the interior colors - cream for the top and brown metallic for the bottom

    I'm looking for some parts: front fender vent hole (lost somehow <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> )and front headlight trim (was broken). If someone has one of these please let me know

    Some questions:

    What to do with the leaking lever rear shock absorber? Is it possible to restore, or maybe it's better to replace them with usual modern shocks?

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    Regards,

    Laurynas

    Laurynas & my new 54 Special

    in Me and My Buick

    Posted

    Hi again and thanks a lot for the advices! They are very useful to me. Tip with the starter helped me so much! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

    Last thursday I finally bring her home. Tried to start the engine at the customs, but there was a problem with the fuel filter and the weather. We had about -20C (68F), so my enthusiasm flagged very quickly <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Yesterday I've changed the fuel filter, poured some gas into the carb and it started at first turn! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> I've noticed, that the old fuel tube is disconnected and instead it goes simple rubber hose. I think the old one is plugged with rust. I'm not sure that all the cylinders is working properly (as I succeed to heard until the smoke filled out the garage and both floors of the house <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />). Over all I'm satisfied with the car's set and condition. Of course there are some rust and the chrome has spots and rust. But practically everything's working - lights, turns, wipers (these are vacuum, aren't it? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />), and even radio <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

    For this time I'd like to ask you a few questions:

    what kind of fan is under the driver's seat?

    how to operate with two tumblers of the heater (fan worked for first time, but then stopped (maybe fuses))

    where is the fuses? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

    how to operate with the jack?

    In a few days I'll post some photos

    Best regards from Lithuania <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

    Laurynas

    Laurynas & my new 54 Special

    in Me and My Buick

    Posted

    Hi,

    My name is Laurynas, I'm from Lithuania (Europe) and I'm new to American cars. But not to the classic cars. I have 1977 Ford Granada MK1 for 6 years. It's European model of course but it was similar to my dream - American muscle car, so I love it <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

    A month ago my dream come true - I've bought a 54 Special on Copart <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />Two days ago car arived to Lithuania and now I'm waiting for a call from shiping company to go to the customs for it. So now I'm a bit nervous what I'll find there. At the auction it was marked as "Run&Drive", and damage type "mechanical". No more info given, so I'm hoping for the best <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

    I'll be grateful for any information about this models' problematic places and other useful stuff every Buick owner must know <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

    Trying to put some photos:

    that's my Granny:

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    and that's what I'm waiting for: <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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