SpecialEducation Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I have no experience on the '53, but I have done a windshield on a '56. Unless the rubber seal is relatively new, don't count on it being reusable. I would get a fresh one (and make sure it seems correct) before removing the glass. The biggest trick on the '56 was the stainless trim, especially the top center that locked into the seal and the trim around the wipers. I don't know how similar they would be for '53. I used a razor knife to cut away much of the old seal to reduce the stress on the glass while removing. Re-installation is a 2 man job (at least), don't try to do it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABV Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Rétromobile show in Paris this week : Some news from the Talbot Lago 1948 sold for 1,9M$ last year… And a new record: 32.055.200 € (taxes included) for this Ferrari I also found this Buick 1953 Woody.I asked for the price: 140.000 €.That sounds unbelievable for me. Would that be the price in the US?I understand that only 670 were produced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ABV Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Good morning, Back from a long time ago… I own a Buick Special Riviera 1953 (45R) and I would like to change my wiring harness. I am lost with the different products names found on Cars Inc. http://www.oldbuickparts.com/index.php?cPath=35_39_238_244 I see “1953 Buick Special Dash/Eng Harness Auto” (model WH5340DEHA à 950 $) and “1953 Buick Special Dash/Eng Harness Std” (model WH5340DEH @1 011.60 $). What is the difference between “Auto” and “standard”? Is it related with the gearbox (some being manual and some being automatic)? I thought all Buick 1953 had an automatic gearbox. Is the difference between Auto and Std, something else? Is the difference between Auto and Std, something else? Any advice on how to proceed? Any advice on where to buy the wiring harness if not at Cars Inc? Thanks in advance Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Welcome back, Alain, While most 1953s were automatic [ Dynaflow ] , there were a good number of standard 3 speed. I had one in 1960-1961. Black over red. The difference in harnesses for the two are probably small, but important. The neutral safety switch being one. Cars, Inc are good people, but are resellers. I have NO idea who makes their harness. Here are two of the more popular companies that manufacture replacement harnesses for old cars: YNZ www.ynzyesterdaysparts.com Rhode Island Wiring www.riwire.com Good Luck, and don't be gone so long! Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABV Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) That is a great and helpfull answer. Thanks a lot. Edited January 26, 2018 by ABV (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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