ddiaz396 Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Half of the job is done......pulled rear end and removed ball torque seal...and I think I found were the seal was damaged..now I will replace the seal and put everything back together .also I just notice that the torque ball has a direction ( I didn't noticed it before....maybe I placed the torque ball in the wrong position, may be that was the leak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Today I decided to rebuild the Dynaflow accumulators.... I search in the web for information, couldn't find anything of" how to"...so I took my spare transmission and I did it myself. Took lots of pictures in case somebody else need this information. Also I rebuilt the high accumulator in the " original" transmission and I find out why the transmission didn't work..... the piston in the valve was frozen with rust....the accumulator wasn't working so the transmission was not getting in gear...I think that somebody use the wrong stop nut, when I tight the nut ,it will depress the valve and the valve will not come back up. Please somebody look at the pictures and tell me if something is wrong. Should be a hole in the stop nut, allowing the axel of the valve to go up? Because when I tigh the stop valve the valve get depressed inside the body of the accumulator so it does not pump. The other one( first pictures )is working fine. Both accumulators are a little be different. Thanks Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 one is 1957 Buick(8 small holes, this one was installed in the original Dynaflow that I replaced) the other (six holes) 1956 Buick from the spare car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) In this one (1957 Buick?) you can't see the piston...it's inside the accumulator and will not operate when you push the accelerator... but if I remove the top nut, works ok...maybe it's the wrong top nut? Edited March 23, 2017 by ddiaz396 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Go with the working 6 small hole unit. 55 has a 6 small hole accumulator. The circulation diagram (through the accumulator) appears to be the same 55 and 56. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Accumulators back on the car transmission ...I put them apart, cleaned and they are working fine. Tomorrow I will reassembly the torque ball. Big day! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 DONE!!!! Finally, ball torque seal replaced....tomorrow I will reinstall the gas tank with new sending unit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, ddiaz396 said: DONE!!!! Finally, ball torque seal replaced....tomorrow I will reinstall the gas tank with new sending unit. Might want to check the tank for any "new" floaties in the tank before re-installing....;) Edited March 28, 2017 by jackofalltrades70 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 ooohh yeah!!! that's for sure.....I got one of those digital inspection camera from HF....also the sending unit that I got, have a filter or sock...I hope it will catch anything floating Digital Inspection Camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Car is running great!! No leaks!! Fuel pump working fine.....very happy!!. Monday I started to work fixing some rust spot. Using my Hobart 140 MIG welder I managed to patched some holes...looking good...I hope I can finished before summer time. Start to get really hot in Fl! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Body work almost finished!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 anybody knows were I can purchase the rear window for a 1956 Super? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 There's a glass shop in California that does repro glass. I'm not sure the condition or quality, but that's where I'd check. The name escapes me but a Google search should find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Searched Ca...no luck! e-Bay, Google it.....nothing! still searching for a rear glass replacement......I found two doors. convertible, but nothing for a 4 door sedan 1956 Buick Super.....any help? anybody? suggestions welcome!! Thanks, Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I have a rear glass out of a 55 roadmaster 4dr sedan. A: I know the roady and super share windshields (front and rear) B: I don't know if the 55 and 56 are the same, but that shape looks about right C: Getting the windshield to FL might be expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 29 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: I have a rear glass out of a 55 roadmaster 4dr sedan. A: I know the roady and super share windshields (front and rear) B: I don't know if the 55 and 56 are the same, but that shape looks about right C: Getting the windshield to FL might be expensive My interchange says 55, 56 are the same....also 55, 56 Cadillac series 60, 62 four door sedans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 my car is series 50....i think...maybe it's better for me to make a paper template....I contacted two or three glass store and its a lot of wrong information. They talked about Special, Century etc but nothing about Super. I found one in the computer that give a part number for a Buick Super series 50, # 2935 2935 1956 Buick SEDAN - 4 Door - Series Super 50 & Roadmaster 70 Models 52, 72 & 72R Style No. 56-4519, 56-4719 2951 1956 Buick HARDTOP - 2 Door - Riviera Series Super 50 & Roadmaster 70 Models 56R & 76R - Style No. 54-4537 & 54-4737X. 2960 1956 Buick HARDTOP - 2 Door - Riviera Series - Special 40 & Century 60 - Models 46R & 66R - Style No. 56-4437 & 56-4637. 2963 1956 Buick HARDTOP - 4 Door - Riviera Series - Super 50 & Roadmaster 70 - Style No. 56-4539 & 56-4739X. 2957 1956 Buick CONVERTIBLE & SKYLARK - 2 Door - Series Special 40 & Century 60 - Models 46C, 66C & 100 - Style No. 56-4467TX & 56-4667X. 2948 1956 Buick CONVERTIBLE - 2 Door - Series Super 50 & Roadmaster 70 Models 56C & 76C Style No. 56-4567X & 56-4767X. 2962 1956 Buick HARDTOP - 4 Door - Riviera Series - Special 43 & Century 63 - Style No. 56-4439 & 56-4639. 2363 1956 Buick ESTATE WAGON - 4 Door - Series Special 40 & Century 60 Models 49 & 69 Style Number 56-4481 & 56-4681 2954 1956 Buick SEDAN - 2 Door - Series Special 40 - Models 48 & 48D - Style No. 56-4411. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Well its here if u decide you want it. It's the EZ Eye tinted glass, no chips, no fog, the pics were hard to take, like the emperor's new clothes.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 wndsofchng06, Do you think your rear glass will fit my car?it's similar at the glass in your profile car?your profile car glass looks different that my car...Maybe I can make a paper template and send it to you to compare glass size, to be sure....will you ship it to me in Fl? How much are you asking for?thanks for your help! Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I paper template will be misleading DDiaz. If you can wait a few days I will try to see if there is any pertinent information in my parts book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Couldn't wait to look this up and here's what I found: The same window is used for the model 52 and model 72 for both 1955 and 1956 Part # 4654672 is the clear window. 4654673 is the E Z Eye tinted window. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 22 minutes ago, ddiaz396 said: wndsofchng06, Do you think your rear glass will fit my car?it's similar at the glass in your profile car?your profile car glass looks different that my car...Maybe I can make a paper template and send it to you to compare glass size, to be sure....will you ship it to me in Fl? How much are you asking for?thanks for your help! Daniel My profile car is a century (small body). This glass is from a Roadmaster (big body) just like the Super. On 10/26/2017 at 11:05 AM, old-tank said: My interchange says 55, 56 are the same....also 55, 56 Cadillac series 60, 62 four door sedans. John, I think Willie has already looked this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 28 minutes ago, ddiaz396 said: wndsofchng06, Do you think your rear glass will fit my car?it's similar at the glass in your profile car?your profile car glass looks different that my car...Maybe I can make a paper template and send it to you to compare glass size, to be sure....will you ship it to me in Fl? How much are you asking for?thanks for your help! Daniel PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Once again....thanks John!!! After a very "brutal" Fl summer(hurricanes, heat, rain, humidity, mosquitos, etc!!!) I'm ready to finish the car. I stated to work last week, hoping to restore it before my birthday (February)...will see!. Thanks again, Daniel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 12 hours ago, wndsofchng06 said: John, I think Willie has already looked this up. Yes, he gratefully did. I just wanted to provide D Diaz with a little more evidence since he seemed to still be unconvinced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 On 10/26/2017 at 11:05 AM, old-tank said: My interchange says 55, 56 are the same....also 55, 56 Cadillac series 60, 62 four door sedans. Thanks old-tank for found the information....very helpful!!(Yesterday I purchased a 1954-1966 Interchange Hollander manual myself!! lots of information )Daniel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 hi everybody, do you think that the instalation of a replacement rear glass in my Buick is a DIY or should I pay a professional glass installer?Any tricks? easy or difficult task?how can i softner the rubber weather seal or stripper? something like that will work?. Thanks, Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Buy a new seal. Keep the old one to make sure the new one matches in design. I will leave the installation question to others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 does anybody know whats the best way to replace the upholstery for my 1956 Buick Super(complete...headliner, seats, dash, doors panels,etc)? upholstery kit?Probably I will be able to do the flat parts( doors panels,etc)....have anyone replaced, by a professional ,a total interior from a 1956 Buick or similar size car? any idea a job like that will cost? $ 3000? $ 5000?....more? thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Well finally the weatherstrip come down......the bad news I found rust in both corners.....I will need to fabicate some metal patches and Mig weld. I cleaned and rust treated the area. The clips that hold the glass , some of them were corrode and need to be replace....any idea were can I find this clips?(two kinds of clips) Thanks Daniel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Looks like I was incorrect about the trim clips being bolted on through the channel. I apologize. I should not have said anything without direct experience, even if that's the way they are attached on my 56 R. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Try CARS for the clips maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I believe that the headliners are available from suppliers like CARS, in a presewn form, which you install and trim down. I have never done the one on my '56, it is still the factory, but I did get a kit from them to do my '41 Roadmaster, and it worked out fine. Lots of rather tricky work though. It wasn't too costly, and that was an issue at the time, see further down. I don't know if Hampton Coach/Lebaron Bonney supplies kits for that car, it would be worth a look. These are supposed to work well, with you either doing all the install work, or supplying them to a shop for install. These are the covers, sewn to spec. Pricing for upholstery work can be quite variable, and like lots of things the highest price isn't always the best, though of course sometimes it is. I had the seats recovered on my wife's '68 Wildcat couple of years ago, and it was nearly $2,000, and that was this time of year when they were slow. That price was material and labour, plus replacing the foam, and any other work the seat frames needed. The sewing on that car is more complex than on a '56, so more labour would be required to do that seat. Also, that price is in Canadian dollars, which is always higher, no matter what. As a comparison, last year I took another car to the same shop for a smallish, job on the front seat, and then I got an estimate from different shop that was highly recommended, and their quote was about half. So, I went with them, and the work was just great, better than the first place did on the Wildcat's seat. Perfect stitching, no pulling or stretched seams, exactly like the factory. That's always the quandray when choosing a shop to get work done. If you can find a place that has recent good reviews that will help. If you're really ambitious, you could buy yourself a used heavy duty sewing machine, and learn to do it yourself. Getting the right fabric is sometimes a challenge if you want the correct stuff, but there are a couple of places if you search the net which carry vintage car upholstery material. I sewed the seat covers on my '41 Roadmaster, as I had a serious budget crunch at the time, and wanted to get it done sooner rather than later! The material I got through another means though. With practice and patience excellent work can be done. If you want to see pictures of my car, there is a thread here, do a search for "McLaughlin Buick Roadmaster Coupe", and it should show up. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VickyBlue Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) https://www.ebay.com/itm/55-64-Windshield-Molding-Clips-Buick-Pontiac-Oldsmobile-Chevy-Cadillac-923/142517763157?fits=Year%3A1956|Make%3ABuick&hash=item212eb87c55:g:oc0AAOSw0hlZGjFW&vxp=mtr There you go. Edited January 11, 2018 by VickyBlue (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Thanks VickyBlue....I got them! Now I need the other kind at the front of the picture(those go at the bottom size of the rear window).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 15 hours ago, Buicknutty said: I believe that the headliners are available from suppliers like CARS, in a presewn form, which you install and trim down. I have never done the one on my '56, it is still the factory, but I did get a kit from them to do my '41 Roadmaster, and it worked out fine. Lots of rather tricky work though. It wasn't too costly, and that was an issue at the time, see further down. I don't know if Hampton Coach/Lebaron Bonney supplies kits for that car, it would be worth a look. These are supposed to work well, with you either doing all the install work, or supplying them to a shop for install. These are the covers, sewn to spec. Pricing for upholstery work can be quite variable, and like lots of things the highest price isn't always the best, though of course sometimes it is. I had the seats recovered on my wife's '68 Wildcat couple of years ago, and it was nearly $2,000, and that was this time of year when they were slow. That price was material and labour, plus replacing the foam, and any other work the seat frames needed. The sewing on that car is more complex than on a '56, so more labour would be required to do that seat. Also, that price is in Canadian dollars, which is always higher, no matter what. As a comparison, last year I took another car to the same shop for a smallish, job on the front seat, and then I got an estimate from different shop that was highly recommended, and their quote was about half. So, I went with them, and the work was just great, better than the first place did on the Wildcat's seat. Perfect stitching, no pulling or stretched seams, exactly like the factory. That's always the quandray when choosing a shop to get work done. If you can find a place that has recent good reviews that will help. If you're really ambitious, you could buy yourself a used heavy duty sewing machine, and learn to do it yourself. Getting the right fabric is sometimes a challenge if you want the correct stuff, but there are a couple of places if you search the net which carry vintage car upholstery material. I sewed the seat covers on my '41 Roadmaster, as I had a serious budget crunch at the time, and wanted to get it done sooner rather than later! The material I got through another means though. With practice and patience excellent work can be done. If you want to see pictures of my car, there is a thread here, do a search for "McLaughlin Buick Roadmaster Coupe", and it should show up. Keith Thanks for the information Keith......beautiful car!! I sure hope mine will look like that.....one day. Daniel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Finally I cleaned the weatherstrip from the back glass. Now I need the clips that hold the bottom molding. The car used two different kind of clips.....found one on Ebay but I can't find th e second kind(the one that hold the bottom molding to the weatherstrip {attached picture) Anybody ? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiaz396 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 I'm back!! After some health issues (prostate) I started to work in my 1956 Buick Super again. MRI result come clear, no cancer just BPH (going for Green Light laser treatment next June), Last month did all the body work (almost!) did the two front doors, hood,trunk and finished rear driver fender and two front fenders, Also got one of the spare fender from my donor car to practiced different color combination( decided will be smoky gray top and white bottom) Will take some picture tomorrow and post it. What tires size will work better for the car? 215/75/15 or 225/70/15? Thanks, Daniel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 225/75/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 3 hours ago, ddiaz396 said: I'm back!! After some health issues (prostate) I started to work in my 1956 Buick Super again. MRI result come clear, no cancer just BPH (going for Green Light laser treatment next June), Last month did all the body work (almost!) did the two front doors, hood,trunk and finished rear driver fender and two front fenders, Also got one of the spare fender from my donor car to practiced different color combination( decided will be smoky gray top and white bottom) Will take some picture tomorrow and post it. What tires size will work better for the car? 215/75/15 or 225/70/15? Thanks, Daniel Check that fender on your car . That is a Special fender ( 3 hole ) . Super had the same wheelbase as a Roadmaster . Special ( 3holes ) and Century ( 4 holes ) had the shorter wheelbase . Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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