'60 le sabre

[Guest]

I have a '60 le sabre with 93k original miles on it. Recently someone mentioned that I should have the generator replaced with an alternator. He said Buick generators were questionable and that he is suprised mine lasted this long. Would this be better or should I just rebuild the generator? I'd rather keep it stock.<BR> Also, anyone know where I can purchase a dome light assembly?<BR>

[Dave@Moon]

I love it, finally a really good thread to use the light bulb icon!!!<P>Generators work fine, there's really no need to go to an alternator unless you plan on installing a lot of heavy draw accessories and using them while the car is at idle. The advantage o an alternator is that it produces more current at low rpm's, and you can run your a/c and jam to Dr. Dre at high volume infinately while idling through the B-K. If that's not your lifestyle, you don't need the alternator.<P>As for the dome light, the various vendors listed in Hemmings should be able to track one down. The Buick Farm in particular should be able to help you. This is a tough piece to find, and expect it to be quite expensive. If a used one will do (you can alway find a new lens and rechrome the bezel), watch for people parting out 1960's. CKorey has a thread for one on this site, you can contact him at buick60lvr@aol.com.<P>Good luck!

[Guest]

The person who told you this is probably the same one who will tell you that you have to install a newer motor (we all know which one ) because yours is "oblsolete" and hard to get parts for. Listen to Dave@Moon. I just don't know how we survived all those years with flathead Fords , generators, drum brakes and carburators!!!<P>------------------<BR>buickfam@aol.com<BR>Life long Buick Fan.<BR>1965 Skylark H/T<BR>1965 Gran Sport Convertible<BR>1948 Chevy Pickup with 401 Buick.