Guest btate Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 These may be right and left, not sure but I need one of each. For 1955 buick special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 They are not readily available, unless you find NOS. But they can be repaired and lubricated. If the plate on the backside of shaft is not there, it will be in the bottom of the door. Even if present, file off the riveted areas to disassemble for cleaning. Drill and tap to assemble with new screws.I can rebuild for $200 each.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'll do for $195...................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I noticed on the web site of Classis Chevy.com they had them for a 55' Chevrolet at about $60.each. I wonder if it is the same one. In addition the inside door handles, the window cranks, and vent windows at Classic Chevy are about 200per cent cheaper than the Buick's at Fusick's. Does anyone know if they are inter changeable ? Major different in cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Order the Chevy stuff and see if it works; then share your experience. Tip: if you do order from a Chevy supplier don't tell them it is for a Buick --- it becomes nonreturnable.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I am about to order from Classic Chevy as it seems the Chevy is the same one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Roof Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Be sure to report back. I need the drivers side regulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have the old one and it works but just wanted new parts. I could make you price if you desire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have the old one and it works but just wanted new parts. I could make you price if you desireHuh???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I know that must seem strange, but I am weird I guess. If the part has some surface rust or just does not look good, I just want to replace it. Long story short, when I get thru re storing a car , it is mine for life, due to the money I put in it, nobody would give me what I would need. I see cars all the time where rusted parts are put back on the car. I believe it was last year, a 1950 Chevrolet (green and white car) won car of the year in some tour. They showed details of the build and I watched them use all the rusty clips holding on all the stainless. For me that car was junk. I know others feel different. I guess I should list all my parts I am replacing, someone may need them. I replaced all the interior door handles, window cranks, inner door gear and all of it works and was not that bad. I want the inside hidden to look as good as the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 No problem btate, thanks for the explanation. Look forward to following your restoration. Please do start a list of your discarded parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I can completely understand btate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I received my vent window gear housing this afternoon, so I will check if it is the same one as the Buick. It looks just like it, but will know tomorrow. I believe all interior and internal door hardware I'd the same as the 55 Chevy. The 55 chevy is about 2/3 thirds less money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 the gear mounting legs are about a i/4" longer. I think I will be OK since I am doing new interior as we can punch another hole thru the inner metal for the spur post. I will check it out next week. Otherwise the parts are exactly the same. The door laches are exactly the same. The internal window gear is the same except the mounting holes but I think we can handle that but will advise next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 So, in other words, you saved money buying the wrong part(s) and now you have to spend money altering door panels and mounting holes?You ask us questions then do what you want to anyway. 55 Chevy parts don't interchange. They just don't. Either fix what you have (bead-blasting erases rust so it isn't rusty anymore inside your doors) or buy a 55 Chevy.Later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Mikey, Shiner Bock or Negra Modelo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 So far the two door latches are perfect matches and the two checks are perfect matches, seems the two inner cranks may work, but the classic chevy said I can send back if parts do not fit the buick. I have already saved a bundle. But I do appreciate any help I can get, but since they will take them back I had nothing to lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Stella Artois! Tres Bien!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Cheers mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Gracias! Negra Modelo y Corona es muy bien , Tambien! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Gracias! Negra Modelo y Corona es muy bien , Tambien!I know da answer to dat!!! SEE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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