[1955 Carpet Quandry]

Photo shows present loop carpet which I know is incorrect. Samples from SMS show tight loop(Daytona and Grospoint?) Strip on left in lighter green is from the footrest which is barely visible below the rear of the front seat when installed. It appears to be a short mohair. It appears to be sufficiently worn to be original. Many have said Daytona is correct, some have said Grospoint or something called Roxpoint is correct. Would the footrest be carpeted different? Anyone know for sure? Or maybe got an original carpeted Roady that can verify ? Don't want to buy carpet twice.

Thanks in advance.

[Where To Get a New Carburetor Start Switch ?]

While on the subject. My 55 RM is hooked up to a push button, which works fine. Is it worth trying convert back to carb switch starting? Don't know why it was changed. I opened the carb switch and it looks OK. Or just leave well enough alone?

[Yet another '57 wheel color question]

It appears in 57 the red was called Seminole red,a 56 carryover. Similar to Cherokee red in 55.

[Yet another '57 wheel color question]

My 55 RM didn't come with a spare. Got this from DVAP. Evidence of Cherokee Red with white stripes. Also had the dog dish retainers.

[1950 Roadmaster Riviera 4dr Interior support / guidance]

Shoot SMS an email with the interior code and they will send a nice sample package of available fabrics for your car. The trunk fabric on my sample card is not correct. The did produce it this year. So be aware of what should be correct or if close is good enough> They also do door panels. They don't know interior paint colors which is my problem.

[55 Correct Dash Colors]

Thanks James. That is a great reference item but it doesn't deal with the painted metal colors. The only reference I have found is the Ditzler chart. I have asked around and apparently code 473 wasn't a big seller. I am certain the lower part should be the lighter green.Whoever did it didn't want to deal with the lettering and radio grill. I just don't know about the upper dash and garnish.

1953 Pinehurst Green looks close as well.

[55 Correct Dash Colors]

The dash on my Roadmaster has been resprayed. Seems there were three greens available in 55. Briar green closely matches the dark green, Skylark the lighter. I have never seen a two-tone like mine. Overspray is evident around the vent/heater sliders and other areas. I have seen the two-tone with white lower and different upper but not two greens. Would like to return to original. Interior code is 473. Any ideas?

Thanks.

['55 Radio Static]

Even a near perfectly functioning antenna will have noise if not extended enough.

I concur with this diagnosis. There is a noticeable difference in static even if my antenna is 6-8" down. Full extended gives best retention. And as per the owners manual, don't start the car with the radio on.

[55 Buick bumper help]

The inner potions of the bars, part "D: on Liefs shop page have been bent outward. Rotate my pic 101-0015 180deg. to orient like your pics. Look at the same part of the bar on my car. It is nearly a 90 deg. bend and mates with hole. Your bend is somewhat less.

[55 Buick bumper help]

Do you have the bullets reversed?

[55 Buick bumper help]

Did the chrome last spring. Here are some pics I took,hope it helps.

[window glass]

Not sure about '49 but most years the ez-eye tinted glass option was green.

[Under Coating Reccomedations]

Assuming the car will not be driven in inclement weather and is rotisserie restored, why not leave off the undercoating? Or are you talking about painting the chassis?

[Dynaflow?]

If there is a puddle of ATF under the transmission, it's a Dynaflow!

[Knee Action Shocks. Need to bounce and idea off you!]

Apple Hydraulics will do a complete rebuild. Not terribly expensive.

[1957 air cleaner]

Anyone try a mild degreaser like Simple Green? Seems like a good long soak might work and inexpensive and harmless.

[Insulation sombreros]

Got the repro sombreros, need the rods. Are they produced? Can they be made? What size rod works?

[Snap on Longshot]

Thank you Bernie

[help needed - Taillight wiring issue]

Looks like you need a partial harness. Try this outfit:

http://www.ynzyesterdaysparts.com

I needed just the wiring for my license lights. Two wires with bulb sockets. I soldered into the rear harness. Cost was about $35.00

[Snap on Longshot]

Just picked up a Snap On ACT-3000 refrigerant recovery machine very cheaply from Kregslist. Did not come with an Op manual. Snap on appears to only have a PDF of the assembly/troubleshooting portion of the Op manual. Is anyone familiar with this machine or have the manual for it?

Thanks

[Torque Ball Dynaflow 1953 Super]

Much like British cars and radial aircraft engines, if there are no fluids under an old Buick, there are no fluids in it.

[1955 buick cigar/cigarette lighter element]

Lighter is to right, below speaker grill.

[1963 Wildcat - How to remove interior sail panels?]

Third option. Let YnZ make the harness. I needed just the license lamp harness for my 55 Roadmaster last year. $30 + shipping with correct wires and connectors. Reasonable I thought. Let them put some disconnects to make it easier in the future.

[55 Brake Release]

JB weld question was to fix the E-brake release.

I will look into the clips on the Heat/Vent knobs.

Thanks

[55 Brake Release]

The knob on my emergency brake release came off. Not broken just came off rod. What can be used to reattach? JB Weld too strong?

Heat and vent knobs are pretty loose as well. Ideas on them?

Thanks