Guest Chrome Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Hi all,I've been reader here more than a decade without much to add. I've decided to start a topic of my car, hopefully it will give the added boost to get it back on the road again.But here is a start withsome pics.Pic after I got it lowered and back on the wheels after tranny rebuilt.Cruising night photo. Does anybody have spare trim piece and base for it between door and rear wheel well.Unfortunately weakest link breaks and next was engine, crank bearing spun and my riding was done.Engine swap started:after removing these roadie will be light as a feather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chrome Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Old one goesand new one is picked up:Then the whole operation got siderailed...prettier outside than inside.Look at the size of that hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49_buick_super Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Beautiful car, Jani. Looks like you are into it for more than just an engine swap. Love these pictures. Sorry I can't help with the trim piece.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Welcome Jani. Beautiful Buick! What's holding you up from the next step? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Nice to see your lovely Buick, Jani. Maybe it will be cruising again this summer? The 76S is a really nice body style. Thanks for sharing. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I have always LOVED the rear fenders of this model. I have one, need another to make a cool small trailer to pull behind my 1941 or 1946 Buicks. Wishing you well,Dale in IndyP.S. How did you lower the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chrome Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks guys,I was searching for forties Cadillac but here then, before Internet explosion it was futile. I saw this and was sold I'm holding myself back So many hobbies and too little patience to focus properly. Now here is few '49 topics floating and decided to add one more for general kicks. I really was blown away by 49_buick_super's machine.I've got some progress lately and more parts are on the way. Main focus is to get front end done first and then move to other things. I need to get this wrapped together so I can remeber how it looks and feels before taking different place apart. I've had problems figuring out some rubber parts but some are now tackled and few still persists... and then here is other troubles Progress:Valve cover is painted too now. I use non automotive paints and hope it lasts sometime. I compared Sequoia Cream paint chip for nearest available color locally from tinroof paints.. Quite nice color but wouldn't paint my house roof with it.Questions:Main harness rubber.. Bob's and Cars doesn't sell one or my catalogs say they don't. Faulty catalogs or where should I ask?Is this fender rubber available anywhere?Few other non pictured questions:Door handle ferrules, my co-pilots door handle is always moving around and failing to be in it's position when opening or closing door and I suspect it is the ferrule that failed.. cannot find that either. It even is different part number from '48 so I guess those are different.AndStriker plate is toast, it hold fine when I didn't lubricate it but when i did, door lock cannot keep door close. Of course it isn't available by CARS or Bob's catalogs. Curse of the one year model.Cheers-Jani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model56s Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Jani,I appreciate your 76-S - great car! I have a 49 56S and enjoy it more as time passes.Regarding your door handle, I had a similar problem with mine, also on the passenger side. A flange securing two parts had broken and I was able to repair it with a fabricated piece - here are the steps I took:1. Remove the door handles, window cranks, metal "sill", interior door panel and the metal access panel that is now exposed.2. Remove the lock by removing the bezel on the door (2 screws) and pulling the retainer clip that is just visible on the door edge. Look up through the access opening inside the door to guide your efforts3. Remove the door handle by finding the hole in the door edge that exposes the screw that secures the handle shaft. Removing the screw allows you to pull the handle out.4. Remove the latching linkage which are straps stamped from sheet metal.5. Remove the four screws located in the door edge that secure the mechanism. The mechanism can now be carefully guided out. Buick cut two narrow slots in the door edge to accommodate the mechanism - it is a tight fit!Once the mechanism is out of the door, you will quickly identify any problem.Geoff LockettBCA 46433 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model56s Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 On step 1 above, I meant to say the interior door handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chrome Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Thanks for tips, fortunately I've got small hands to help me out have to try when in garage next time. My car is 30miles from me so quick progress isn't going to happen around car but at my basement.Basement painted dash and behind are inner fender and '55 Coronado sillsThese things show progressManifolds before and after. I'll be painting intake to engine color still.And good thing is: I found the striker plate from Buick Farm. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick41 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Great Buick Jani . What a model , its beautiful . keep us updated. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOf2Buicks Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 AWESOME !!! Another 49 Sedanette.. And a RM to boot !! I look forward to your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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