brad54 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Let Santa put something under the tree for YOU! You deserve it!Shipped four out last week, and have gotten a ton of feedback from people--everyone is very happy with it. They've gone all over the US, Canada, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. -Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 if not in a hurry and want to save shipping, I can bring with to Springfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick41 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hi Brad like to buy one too... sent you an pm.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I probably posted this higher up in the thread, but Brad is a good dude, and this is an easy and cheap upgrade that BCA judges won't notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Well, THEY KNOW NOW, hehe. I sent them all calipers, even painted some 'scallops' on them. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad54 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Wow, thanks Mike! I appreciate the kind words! (I kind expect the kind words from Mr. Earl, since I de-squirrel his farm when my aim is good, but it's cool to hear it from someone else!)-Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 They will be BACK, the squirrels that is. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Oh yeah, AND I am running them on two of my cars and have installed them on several customer cars. The difference in handling through windy roads and curved on-ramps is very noticeable.You can use the old sway bar as a perch for the squirrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick840 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Oh yeah, AND I am running them on two of my cars and have installed them on several customer cars. The difference in handling through windy roads and curved on-ramps is very noticeable. Good to hear Mike...............I got one from Brad recently ...........it's stashed away with the other goodies ready to go on the 55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad54 Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 I have just 18 sway bar kits left, from my original stock of 50 kits. That's 32 VERY satisfied customers!If you've been thinking about ordering one (or more!) don't put it off. I MAY have another batch made, but if I do it will be a smaller quantity, and that's going to drive the price up. However, as of right now, I haven't decided if I will order another batch, in any quantity. So when these are gone, they may be GONE. -Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IV Porte Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hello Brad, looks like you have a great part there. I´m in to restore my 56 Super 4 door ht and thought of buying a bar. How much will over sea shipping be? I live in Sweden.Happy New Year to you all.Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad54 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 Hi Michael,I'm happy to ship them overseas. Send me your address and I will get a quote for you.I've sent a few to Europe and a couple to New Zealand and Australia. -Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IV Porte Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Hi Michael,I'm happy to ship them overseas. Send me your address and I will get a quote for you.I've sent a few to Europe and a couple to New Zealand and Australia. -BradGreat, Brad.My full name and address;Michael BengtssonSöndrumsvägen 57 A302 39 HalmstadSweden Believe it could be quite expensive ship to Sweden. A friend of mine are shipping parts/cars in a contaainer from Florida later on so I might be able ship by him. At the moment I don´t have the address in Florida but will get it any day now. What do you think? I do need some trimparts for my 56 super 4 door ht, do you know any who got such parts? Needed is rear left & right door trim and rear right lower quater trim on fender. Will need more parts for sure. Do some chopping on ebay but the prices are crazy. Have a nice day and a Happy New Year.Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad54 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 It will be cheaper to ship to Florida. I'll get a quote to Sweden for you.Check with Mr. Earl here on the forum to see if he might have the trim pieces you're looking for. He mainly deals in '54 Buicks, but I think he has a '55 and a '56 parts car too. -Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IV Porte Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Ok Brad, will try to get in touch to Mr. Earl and ask.Let´s keep in touch.Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad54 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 14 left! A FANTASTIC winter upgrade project for you're '54-'56. If you've been thinking about getting one, don't think on it too much longer! You might miss your opportunity. -Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad54 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Less than a dozen left, guys. I did shipping quotes for several people, and haven't heard back from them one way or another, so while there are 11 sitting on my shelf right now ready to ship, if those guys all pull the trigger, I'll have less than five left. So if you've been thinking about it, don't think too much longer!-Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airy Cat Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I just installed one of Brad's front sway bars on my 1956 Buick Century and it made one big difference in the handling. I live in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with all of these curvy roads and this sway bar flattens them all out. If you own a '54, '55, or '56 Buick you need to get one of these for your car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Bringing this back to the top to see if any interest in possibly asking Brad to have another run of these made. If interested please reply. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I'd be interested, 2 minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 PM sent for a bar . Thanks Bill Lagna BCA 3030 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Put me in for one. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dawn Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 PM sent for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I noticed his last post on AACA was June 2017 ??????????? A also PM him Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Right, he doesn’t frequent the forum but I have texted him that this thread has been resurrected so we will see. He generally responds if a profit is involved ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I am interested for one as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dawn Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I have a lead on a direct bolt on performance front sway bar kit for the 54-56 Buick that is still being manufactured. I am purchasing it now and will report back on the outcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thanks @Red Dawn , Brad is pretty busy with his growing swap meet http://negeorgiaswapmeet.com/ so must not can find time to have another run made. Look forward to hearing your report on the one you have found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunchabuix Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Can't believe its been five years since Brad intro'ed these bars! didn't buy one then, '56 Century needs it. Please count me in for one. Thanks! Bunchabuix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1956322 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I'd be interested in one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royboy47 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I'd like one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Possibly. It all depends on the shipping cost for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 On 8/20/2018 at 2:24 PM, Red Dawn said: I have a lead on a direct bolt on performance front sway bar kit for the 54-56 Buick that is still being manufactured. I am purchasing it now and will report back on the outcome. Any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dawn Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I have an update, don't mind being the test case on this one. It seems that he has not manufactured one for a 54-56 Buick in awhile. However, I know for a fact that he recently manufactured one for my friend who owns a 55 Olds 88. His engineering diagrams are out of date so, I linked him up with a fellow Buick owner in his area to get the proper measurements to double check his measurements. I have all the confidence that this will work out in the end. I will provide another update once I know that the manufacturing of the front sway bar is complete. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airy Cat Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I went with the larger sway bar (1.125") with all of my Buicks. They are much better with the thicker bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airy Cat Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Go for the larger 1.125" sway bar. I have them on all three of my Buicks. The ride is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Where did you source the 1.125" bar from ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dawn Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Bought, received, and installed a 1 inch front sway bar on the 56. Price including shipping was $380.00. It is recommended the car be on its weight in the front. So, I went and borrowed a drive on lift to do the project. The removal of the old bar and installation of the new bar took a little over two hours to complete. The 60+ years old bolts were a little difficult but, made easier when I put the impact tool on them. The shop manual could not be followed completely with the new set up. The tips on the new bar are quite a bit thicker than the old bar so, you could not get the recommended distance of 1 11/16 between the top grommets. You could get the recommended 1 11/16 between the lower grommets. PM me if you want the details of where to get the sway bar from. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Red Dawn said: PM me if you want the details of where to get the sway bar from. What's the big secret. Any good reason you can't share this with all of us?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Seconded Also, PM sent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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