Mudbone Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 Very Pretty! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 They look immaculate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Buick bling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) They just sent me these photos this morning.... Edited December 5, 2021 by Mudbone (see edit history) 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 I was shocked to see they had some holes in them. It came from the back side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 I actually had some time to work on the car today. I worked on the back up light housings. One more thing off the list! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 I had a little time to work on the tail light lenses.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 The clear diffuser and the red lens were originally spot glued together, so that is the source of the red on the clear lens. Chuck the screws in a drill and apply the spinning screw heads into a buffing wheel...this will match your other over-restoration efforts. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 Trying to finish up some things I started last year…….. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 -5 degrees out. I decided to spend some time in the garage tonight. I am ready to install the wiper switch back in the dash. Polished and painted the letters. I have the correct vacuum hose now so it should be a go...... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Mud - how well does the vac valve for the washer pump seal up on your wiper switch assembly - anything special you did to it? I “cleaned up” the seal on mine - is there supposed to be vac at the washer pump all the time and pushing the button breaks the seal, or is it the other way around (vac at washer pump only when button pushed). Edited January 26, 2022 by KAD36 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, KAD36 said: (vac at washer pump only when button pushed) Yes. (although you did not ask me) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 27 minutes ago, old-tank said: Yes. (although you did not ask me) Wonderful, mine seems to work backwards. 🤪. Fortunately the newer pump kit keeps it sealed, I think… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 hours ago, KAD36 said: Wonderful, mine seems to work backwards. 🤪. Fortunately the newer pump kit keeps it sealed, I think… There's a pump kit?........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) Yes sir. Seals for vac piston, water piston, check valve and springs. http://www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WPRK507 They also have the large spring that vac acts against and forces water out, plus new lids. I silicone spray the rubber seals yearly FWIW. I got mine at McVeys Cadillac site a few years ago. 55 Chevy sites carry them also. McVeys used to have some stuff that “swapped” to Buick. Fusick seems to have best price currently. My switch used to hiss all the time leaking vacuum. Fixed that but apparently fixed it backwards. I don’t keep water in the pump jar to prevent the innards from rusting especially that big spring. Maybe you can take audience video request on rebuilding the washer switch so it seals well and works right….hint hint….🤓 Returning to build thread - didn’t mean to hijack. Edited January 27, 2022 by KAD36 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 40 minutes ago, KAD36 said: Yes sir. Seals for vac piston, water piston, check valve and springs. http://www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WPRK507 They also have the large spring that vac acts against and forces water out, plus new lids. I silicone spray the rubber seals yearly FWIW. I got mine at McVeys Cadillac site a few years ago. 55 Chevy sites carry them also. McVeys used to have some stuff that “swapped” to Buick. Fusick seems to have best price currently. My switch used to hiss all the time leaking vacuum. Fixed that but apparently fixed it backwards. I don’t keep water in the pump jar to prevent the innards from rusting especially that big spring. Maybe you can take audience video request on rebuilding the washer switch so it seals well and works right….hint hint….🤓 Returning to build thread - didn’t mean to hijack. Sorry, I thought this was a kit for the dash button and valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Oh sorry, misunderstood. I had tried some pieces of brass flat and thin rubber if memory serves right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Buick Saturday, a few more things done........... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 I decided it was time to take inventory of all my parts. Boy did I open up a can of worms! I spent all day organizing, locating and properly tagging parts. I’m not sure I can finish it by tomorrow! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 What's the rush....it ain't even painted yet? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 3 hours ago, old-tank said: What's the rush....it ain't even painted yet? Ouch! That hurt, I am actually still looking for the rubber cowl strips that don’t exist! 👀 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 I found two cigar lighters. I think the one with the black knob is my original. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) Anyone know what these rubber strips are for? I have them marked Win Vent. I thought they were the strips I was looking for but they do not where they should go???? Edited February 13, 2022 by Mudbone (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Used on the rear edges of the cowl vent screens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Fr. Buick said: Used on the rear edges of the cowl vent screens. Do you have any photo's. My other 55 has them under the screens. (This is where I thought they fit) Edited February 13, 2022 by Mudbone (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 That is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 These are the ones OldTank had on his car. They went underneath. I wonder if they made a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 15 hours ago, Mudbone said: That is the correct location, not on the screens. Maybe the big series cars had a different treatment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 Oh boy am I in trouble. I got paid cash for my last two inspections and the B.O.P.C. swap meet is tomorrow!!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Cowl vent "rubber seal" mystery solved! Sort of…….. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 My first clue that he put them upside down was a text response: Whaaat!?! Those are pieces that I forgot to put on my main driver and are apparently not really needed. But glad to help those that are more precise than I am. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 7:32 AM, Mudbone said: Oh boy am I in trouble. I got paid cash for my last two inspections and the B.O.P.C. swap meet is tomorrow!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 Vacuum Wiper Motor Test 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Great job as always. Glad you got the piece of mystery trim weatherstrip figured out. Those wipers can certainly get mesmerizing to watch……. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 I had a wild week with inspections, so I didn’t have much time for Buick Saturday. I wanted to test fit the new firewall insulation. So far So good! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 What vendor did you purchase the firewall insulation from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 38 minutes ago, Kosage Chavis said: What vendor did you purchase the firewall insulation from? I think it was CARS. http://www.oldbuickparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=35_72_73&products_id=215 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 Buick Saturday! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Heater duct work looks great Mud, But did you lay in the vacuum hoses for the wipers before putting the inside hvac manifold in place? I believe that inside manifold will block the vacuum hose passage through the firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, JohnD1956 said: Heater duct work looks great Mud, But did you lay in the vacuum hoses for the wipers before putting the inside hvac manifold in place? I believe that inside manifold will block the vacuum hose passage through the firewall. It is not secured yet, but the opening are still visible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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