Smartin Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I will post a photo of what I have in a minute, but I am looking for confirmation on whether the pump I have on the car is the original, or correct. The incoming line that is strapped to the frame just below the pump has a flare fitting but doesn't match any of the inlets in the pump. Am I missing something here? The entire setup was disconnected when I bought the car, and it was running on an electric pump and a jug (20oz mountain dew bottle) of gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Here is what I have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 That is a 56 pump (late 55). They supposedly work at a slightly higher pressure than the flat topped version, so I would just rebuild that one. The fuel line should be on the front of the frame ending just below the fuel pump. A rubber line goes from that metal line to the fuel pump. I don't have a pic right now. I'll look for one to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 You will also need these measurements for your heater hose:Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Thanks guys. Mike, is that all 5/8" hose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Also, I had not known the fuel pump was a 56...and now I have the wrong rebuild kit coming. Dammit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 All 5/8" yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 33.5' of heater hose. Good lord. The part store guy is going to think I'm nuts when I buy the whole box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I bought 100' from Summit for less than I could find it anywhere else. Free shipping, too. Seriously, I think it was .50 a foot vs. $2 at Napa. I will buy that rebuild kit, btw. Holler at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 From my website, more on heater hoses: http://buickrestorer.com/heaterhose/heaterhose.htmFor the fuel pump check Mudbone's 66R resto and dyna1955 on YouTube for videos.Since you will need an electric fuel pump anyway for that car, just install one near the tank and use hose to essentially bypass the pump.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 PM me your address if you'd like me to send you a correct one for a 54 will need a rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Be on the lookout for a shoe box in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Cool! Thanks!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 [ATTACH=CONFIG]304648[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]304649[/ATTACH]Be on the lookout for a shoe box in the mail. He might need the gas line fittings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 He might need the gas line fittings....Looks like he has the 90* brass fitting but appears the 45* fitting has been replaced by a rubber hose nipple? Adam, I'll get the 45 in the mail in the morning. Sorry, I didn't enlarge your picture to see that one of the fittings was not correct. What are your plans for the reinforced rubber hose that goes between the hard line on the frame and the 45* fitting. The last one of them I found was under a pile of hens teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'll probably just run a length of rubber fuel line to fill the gap. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 45* fitting is on it's way:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'll probably just run a length of rubber fuel line to fill the gap. Thanks!Kowpie says "No you're not" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I swear those are available new somewhere. I got one for my convertible. Trying to find the number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Kowpie says "No you're not" Then Smartin needs another solution! It has to be flexible, so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'm sending you the one in the picture Adam, call it a car warming present. Couldn't have as nicely detailed 322 that I know you are going to end up with with a rubber hose coming off the fuel pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I swear those are available new somewhere. I got one for my convertible. Trying to find the number.here maybe. I think this is the shop that restored the 55 CHP car? http://www.larscars.com/Index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Wow thanks Lamar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I've been emailing the Cod today. It was made by Eaton Weatherhead. It's about 7 1/2" with a male swivel on one end and female swivel on the other. I know I bought a brand new one for my convertible, but other than Weatherhead, it doesn't say anything. CARS has one listed in their catalog and I believe it is pretty close to original. Of course, nobody can really see that anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 http://www.oldbuickparts.com/catalog/up-to-1960-buick-group-fuel-gas-line-1953-56-buick-p-6047.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Then Smartin needs another solution! It has to be flexible, so....The funniest thing about this is that since I usually read the forum on my phone I thought John D wrote this.I didn't read third person Smartin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Smartin doesn't usually type in third person. He has no idea why he's still doing it, either. Right now, he is on a shopping spree for the 54.Does anyone know what kind of carpet the super came with? There is none in this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Many Supers and Specials came with vinyl mat in front and Daytona in back.So...Daytona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Is daytona different than the standard loop? I am trolling ebay and see this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/1954-Buick-Super-2-Door-Loop-Factory-Fit-Carpet-/281536293879?var=&hash=item418cdeebf7&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Daytona is a tighter weave. It truly depends on your desired result. BUT I was going to just install some cheap loop carpet in my wagon and found some Daytona on Rockauto for only about $100 more. I don't know if they (Rockauto) show Daytona for big series cars. Almost all of the vendors selling sewn carpets come from ACC, so look for the best price. If you can't find a good vendor, you can spend $500 on Daytona through ACC.http://accmats.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) MrEarl says that '54 was still using Gros Point carpet which is a shorter and a little bit looser loop than Daytona (actually looks like embroidery). It is available at ACC and also AutoMat http://www.autointeriors.biz/Carpeting/2006_AutoMat_Carpet_PDFs/2006_AutoMat_Materials.pdf typically at same price as Daytona. If you order the pre-sewn kits, tell them to add an additional inch to the sides as I have heard that it often comes up short at the door sill plates. I suspect the pattern they used was from an older original car which in all cases I have seen, the carpet has shrank (or is it shrunk) over the many years. That is the case in all my original cars. There is a discussion on this subject over on the '54 Buick Highway. http://www.1954buick.com/showthread.php/9515-Daytona-weave-carpet-question-for-a-48D Edited April 15, 2015 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I defer to the gentleman from Georgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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