Paul Falabella Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Keep a pan under the filter, keep it vertical but it's just a messy job especially if you are not using a lift. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Nice to see the previous owner made the effort to install a molded radiator hose. That is a good sign of attention to detail that will show up in other areas. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) I have to do my third oil change soon (1500 miles on the motor), but what I've done is jack the car slightly off the ground and loosen the bolt so it's hanging, then unscrew the bolt by hand while holding the jar. I'd gently lower the jar vertically and then tip it over slowly until the filter slides out into the pan. You have to have steady hands, my first time doing it I sloshed the jar and oil just went everywhere... Edited April 17, 2016 by Beemon (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooly15 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 I made such a mess lowering the jar, it was almost comical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Amateurs! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) On 4/11/2016 at 10:55 AM, SpecialEducation said: Per the order sheet, Seminole Red was optional on all models and colors. Without the build sheet for your specific car, I'm not sure how to prove which way it came, so go for it! On the data plate the paint code for an all black car would be AAA. A car with red wheels from the factory the three letter paint code will be followed by "-1" Mine had black wheels from the factory. I painted them red Edited April 18, 2016 by JamesBulldogMiller55Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) That is a SUPER Buick !! Very Elegant !! Edited April 18, 2016 by JamesBulldogMiller55Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEducation Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 On 4/17/2016 at 7:19 AM, Wooly15 said: Gotcha. What's the best method of keep oil from going all over when initially taking out the old filter? Don't loosen the bolt in the middle of the can. 10 hours ago, JamesBulldogMiller55Buick said: On the data plate the paint code for an all black car would be AAA. A car with red wheels from the factory the three letter paint code will be followed by "-1" Mine had black wheels from the factory. I painted them red Ah, now that's interesting. The order sheet shows to add the 1 for red wheels, but I didn't know that would actually show on the dataplate (we don't have a "-1" there either). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooly15 Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Ok, I may have just bitten off more than I thought with my new exhaust. My existing exhaust is single. I purchased the earlier mentioned set of manifolds that are for dual so I thought, "hey what a good time to upgrade." I know I'll need new hangers on the driver side, but I just realized my bumper isn't correct. Anyone ever cut out the ends of the bumpers to fit the pipes? My chrome is in bad shape back there so that's not an issue. I bought the pre fab exhaust so I would assume it's made to factory specs to the bumper ends. Other than that and hangers, any other issues I should be ready for? Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Find a different rear bumper. The exhaust tips for the duals are actually attached to the bumper brackets, and are not easy to find. There is a second set of tips that are factory authorized and roughly resemble the correct tips. I think they were actually made for the single exhaust cars as the others would have come with the aforementioned tips. The 2nd set clamps to the exhaust pipes themselves. These are easier to find but still getting scarce. Make sure you get a bumper from a Super or Roadmaster. The Special and Century do not fit your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooly15 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) I was afraid you'd say that. I really didn't want to have to buy another bumper. I may (temporarily) get creative with turn downs to avoid a new one for now. Ok, need some tire advice...I know these are bigger than stock, but someone local has a set of L78-15 whitewall bias ply tires for sale that are a really good deal. I believe that is the equivalent of 235's in radials. Has anyone ever run that size tire without rubbing? I need new tires and it's hard to pass these up. Edited April 21, 2016 by Wooly15 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) Right now I run 235s from the junkyard to get the vehicle moving, they were a steal and I had them leak tested by firestone. They only rub when lock to lock and going over a curb simultaneously. As for your bumper, you can always cut the exhaust short and clamp tips that point down behind the bumper. Edited April 21, 2016 by Beemon (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooly15 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't L78 bias ply tires be narrower that radial 235's? Shouldn't that alleviate some rubbing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 The L78's may be wider. They were a wide flat top design from the early 1970's. They will rub on the smaller series but may be ok for your Super. On any tire new or used check the date code...if over 5 years old they are not worth the price of mounting (some tire shops will not touch them if that old). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon bee Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I just put new Coker L78s on the back of my 51. They are BIG. Tread not as wide as the radials, I don't think. They might not rub if mounted on the front, but are a damn tight fit to get up in the rear fender of my car. In fact, I deflated to get em on. I don't care, but I'll carry a thin tire for a spare for sure. To me, these big bias ply tires look perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooly15 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 The tires that the prior owner had on are 235/75R15 radials rear and bias ply Goodyear 8.20-15 up front. They don't seem to rub. Don't worry, I'm only driving around the nighborhood with that setup until I get my permanent tires in. He apparently drove around all over the place like thatand I'm surprise he never put it in a ditch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon bee Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Your car has those nice big rear wheel openings, I forgot about that. I'd think L78 be perfect in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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