Helpful Web Sites, Vendors and Services

[MrEarl]

This thread can be used to list information and links to antique auto related websites, vendors or services. If you have something you would like to see posted here please Private Message me.

[MrEarl]

The Web Sites, Vendors and Services submitted by members and listed below are for reference purposes only to help forum users find parts and services for their Buick's.The Buick Club of America nor the Antique Automobile Club of America endorse or in anyway advertise, recommend, support or promote any commercial products, processes, or services listed here. Therefore, mention of commercial products, processes, or services in this forum cannot be construed as an advertisement, endorsement or recommendation.

Please advise via a PM if a referenced site or vendor no longer exists, or if a link has expired or no longer works and it will be deleted.

 

 

Delco Shocks

Mr. Marvin Ribbich.  He has a number of nos and rebuilt Delco shocks for Buicks and his prices are very reasonable.  Give him a call at 1-262-392-2989 or mribbich@wi.rr.com.

 

Sway Bars for '54-56 Buicks, all series.

Check-out through the website accepts credit cards through PayPal, as well as PayPal payments.

https://bradsbars.com

 

Disc Brake Conversion Kits 

Australia

http://www.mako.com.au/?content_destination=/ibm_bin/common/product_list_display.cfm&history_screen_name=View Category&categoryID=88

 

Running Board Rubber Company

British Columbia

http://www.runningboardrubber.com/

 

Classic Radiators - 1954-56 Radiators

566 Fulton St., Farmingdale NY 11735

516-293-9026 

classicradiator@hotmail.com

http://classicfordradiator.com/1954-56-NEW-Buick-3-row-radiator-regular-core-design-3131176.aspx

 

Bob's Automobilia
3352 South El Pomar
Templeton, CA 93465
805-434-2963
http://www.bobsautomobilia.com

Classic Buicks
P.O. Box 28
Dallas, OR 97338-0028
http://www.classicbuicks.com

The Buick Farm
PO Box 384
Clayton, DE 19938
http://www.buickfarm.com

 

CARS 
205 Pearl St
Neshanic Station, NJ 08853
908-369-3666
http://www.oldbuickparts.com

AutoTran
Antique Automatic Trans. Parts
David Edwards
56 Dale Street, Dept. A
Needham Heights, MA 02494-1218
781-449-2065
http://www.autotran.us/dfparts1.html

Jim's Dynaflow Service
Jim Hughes
Perrysburg, OH
419-874-2393

Fatsco Tranmission Parts
337 ChangeBridge Road
PO Box 635
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
973-227-2487
800-524-0485
https://www.fatsco.net/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsLWDBhCmARIsAPSL3_2snDnxJjrGWN6kj6LwIJn0B3u9MUAA4As7w4u1kXbzw1dHE0yAxLcaAmOOEALw_wcB

Antique Auto Supply
1225 Colorado Ln.
Arlington, TX 76015
817-275-2381
http://www.antiqueautosupply.com/

Classic NOS Parts
815-399-1075
http://www.classicnosparts.com/

Classic 2 Current Fabrication, LLC
Reproduction Floor Pans
24536 Capitol St.
Redford, MI 48239
313-534-2886
https://c2cfabrication.com/index.html

Inline Tube
Brake Lines/Brake Parts
15066 Technology Drive
Shelby Township, Michigan 48315
586-532-1338
http://www.inlinetube.com/

Steele Rubber Products
6180 E. NC 150 HWY
Denver, NC 28037
Phone: 704-483-9343
http://www.steelerubber.com/

Kanter Auto Products
76 Monroe St
Boonton, NJ 07005
1-800-526-1096
973-334-9575
http://www.kanter.com/

TA Performance Products
16167 N. 81st Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-922-6807
http://www.taperformance.com

 

Fusick

Location:
21 Thompson Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 623-1589
Sales@fusick.com

http://www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com

 

Power Brake Booster Exchange Inc. (Booster Dewey)

4335 SE 63rd Ave. - Portland, OR 97206
503.238.8882

Vacuum Brake Booster Rebuilders

http://boosterdeweyexchange.com

 

Northwest Transmission Parts Northwest Transmission Parts
13500 US Highway 62
Winchester, Ohio 45697

937-442-2811

http://nwtparts.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=60

 

Classic Fabrication -Sheet Metal Parts

Wilmington MA

978-988-8755

http://www.classicfabrication.com/

 

Clester’s Auto Rubber Seals - https://clestersauto.com/page/buick-cars/ Great prices on rubber seals - better than The Big Boys prices.

Local: 704-637-9979

1-800-457-8223

Fax number:

704-636-7390

kclester@bellsouth.net

 

Don's Buick Parts - https://buick.donsautoparts.com/store 541-637-0371

Note from @Dan O Has some NOS and used parts as well as lots of weatherstrip and seals for older Buicks.  The website is poor and hard to use - they have a lot of stuff that does not appear on the site, like door seals so call.  Cheaper prices

 

Joe Hudacek - Heater valve repair service for Ranco valves in many Buicks

hudacekjj@chartermi.net.  Website: http://heatervalves.net/

 

Global Upholstery Supply - Carpeting, Convertible Tops and Upholstery. 

1445 South Allec Street• Anaheim, CA 92805

Tel: (714) 708-2220
Fax: (714) 708-2233
info@globalupholstery.com

http://www.globalupholstery.com/index.html 

http://www.globalupholstery.com/product/carpet/wiltonwool-carpet.html

 

Note from @Dan O Global's price for Wilton Wool carpeting was half of the Hirsch and SMS price in September 2020 but verify for yourself.  They carry Rayon loop to wool plus carpet pad, trunk lining too.  Friendly and helpful staff.

 

Joe's Generator & Starter Repairs

254-666-7747

405 Enterprise Blvd

Hewitt, Texas 76643

https://joesstartershop.com/about-us/

Note from @Dan OJoe and son's repaired three 6 volt 1949 Delco generators for me for $40 to $65 each.  Three day turn around.  Beats anything in Houston area. It's a walk-in place south edge of Waco, Texas.

 

 

BOYER'S RESTORATIONS - REPRODUCTION EXHAUST MANIFOLDS FOR 320 STRAIGHT EIGHTS
1348 Carlisle Pike
Hanover, PA 17331

richboy2@comcast.net

(717) 632-0670

Note from @Dan O  Skip makes the three sections and has supplied the "big guys" since 1980!  They are somewhat cheaper than buying from the big Buick parts houses.

 

Accents Unlimited Gaiters   A leaf spring cover source      NEW,

3675 Poe Rd., Medina, OH 44256

(216) 970-1108  

https://accentsunlimitedgaiters.com/

Note from Dave Kruger @Str8-8-Dave When you see the workmanship on these they are not a candidate for novice sewing skills and they are priced quite reasonably as well.  I got 8 custom covers for $600. 

Auveco - stainless steel trim and other fasteners 

https://auvecocatalog.com/?fbclid=IwAR0oJWHlP-wpVmgJbZJgPlaQm4vayjLqJrLCwiwHxlz40jTk3z6KcgZKh2g

 

 

Car and Garage Blog   references ads related to cars and garages on Amazon

Used Buick Parts:

 

Dave Tachney - Mostly late 30's Buick parts - '36-'41

11949 Oregon Ave. N , Champlin, Mn. 55316

Phone - 763-427-3460

no email - phone or mail a list

Moore's Auto Salvage
1761 Country Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-348-4926
http://www.mooresautosalvage.com

 

 

Arnold's Classic Cars  (salvage parts)

100 Arnold Way

Paragould, AR 72450

870 236 7253 

Valuation Guides

 

Hagerty Valuation Guide

 

 

Buick auto and truck ads - http://oldcarandtruckads.com/Buick/

Buick Factory History - http://buickman2.wordpress.com/

Buick Roadmaster Truck - http://buickman2.wordpress.com/1940-buick-roadmaster-pickup/

Edited December 27, 2023 by MrEarl
add Auveco (see edit history)

[MrEarl]

If anyone has websites, vendors or services they would like to see added, please post them here and I I will add it to the list above.  Please include address, phone and website link. 

 

[MrEarl]

Just want to dedicate this post to in my opinion the greatest resource for literature and tech support of 1950's Buick on the world wide web.

Careful though it has the tendency to hold you captive for hours!!!

 

 

 

 

Click here to walk into HOMETOWN BUICK

 

 

 

 

cc @HOMETOWN BUICK

 

Edited September 16, 2021 by MrEarl (see edit history)

[MrEarl]

 

Transferred here from a 1/20 post by Brian DePouli

 

So today I read my AACA Speedster and it noted that a portion of your purchases can be donated to the AACA. Of course that made me think why isn't the Buick Club doing this as well. Answer: you must be a 501(c)3 charity and the BCA is a 501(c)7 social organization, HOWEVER the Buick Heritage Alliance IS a 501(c)3 and is part of the Amazon Smile program.  I set them as my charity of choice so a portion of my purchases go to them. Here is how you can too (and yes I copied this verbatim from the AACA Speedster):

 

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to the Antique Automobile Club of America whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. 

 

What is AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.

 

How do I shop at AmazonSmile?

To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. Once you are signed into your account, search for Antique Automobile Club of America (or the Buick Heritage Alliance) and choose it as your charity. Now, you are ready to shop & support AACA at the same time

How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?

The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges

Click here to learn more about AmazonSmile.

Edited October 19, 2021 by MrEarl (see edit history)

[JohnD1956]

Adding the Tire manufacturing code information  link as posted by @Brian_Heil  with much appreciation for the information:

 

Tire manufactures USA Code Information

[old-tank]

The Nexen tires that became DB1 have "made in Korea" molded into the sidewall, but the plant code indicates a Goodyear plant in Virginia (?)

[MrEarl]

Added Brads Bars to the main thread post above.

 

Sway Bars! The website is up and running (we had some update plug-in issues that are now fixed)

Our upgraded front sway bar is one of the of the best improvements you can make for driving your '54-56 Buick.

TRUE Bolt-in part! Installs with all brand new hardware, in factory location... remove your stock toothpick-diameter sway bar and worn-out rubber bushings, and install our 1-inch sway bar with new urethane bushings and hardware.

$279 plus shipping via UPS.

Check-out through the website accepts credit cards through PayPal, as well as PayPal payments.

For more information, just ask!
https://bradsbars.com

[NTX5467]

Greetings!

 

Through a Camaro forum, I discovered that Chicago Muscle Car Parts (www.chicagomusclecarparts.com) has a limited parts look-up webpage which includes Buicks back into the 1960s.  On the front page, click on "Browse Parts Illustrations", which brings up a new page with the brands and models (AMC, the GM Brands, Ford, and Plymouth/Dodge).  Only the listings in blue will have parts illustrations of the main systems (front end sheet metal, engine brackets for a/c, alternator, etc), brake system, suspension, doors, and some other things).  The illustrations are usually factory or factory-like images with part numbers from the Chicago Muscle Car Parts organization and prices).  Click on the main illustration for an expanded view with parts detail illustrations and such.  NOT a full listing, but enough listings that might be beneficial for most purposes of seeing what something might be!

 

Enjoy!

NTX5467

[NC-car-guy]

Has anyone used vintageglass.com?   They report carrying the windshield I need but I want to check up on them first.

[NC-car-guy]

On 8/30/2024 at 8:55 PM, NC-car-guy said:

Has anyone used vintageglass.com?   They report carrying the windshield I need but I want to check up on them first.

Apparently the parent company is Ball's Rod and Customs.  I just talked to somebody on the phone finally and they were about as friendly as a constipated porcupine.  So far they're the only place that lists a windshield for the Centurion.  Hoping to get some feedback on them.

Edited September 5 by NC-car-guy (see edit history)