Elpad 8,985 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 10 hours ago, dei said: As messy and opened up as it is, after a bit of cranking over, off she went. (hasn't been fired up since early August.) Like the cooling fans! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,490 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Elpad said: Like the cooling fans! That's exactly what they were only NOT for the car. Back in August it was almost 100 degrees so yes they kept ME cool while fiddling around in the garage! LOL 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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RivNut 4,079 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 14 hours ago, Elpad said: Maybe someone here can tell me for sure. My dad told me that the number of portholes was an indicator of engine size (cubic inches and/or hp) for a number of years. Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 6,403 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 1956 was the first year for the same engine size in all models. Still, there were different horsepower ratings for 2 bbl carburatored engines. I am not sure if there was a different hp rating for a standard shift car too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 10,054 Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: 1956 was the first year for the same engine size in all models. Still, there were different horsepower ratings for 2 bbl carburatored engines. I am not sure if there was a different hp rating for a standard shift car too. I'm thinking that only in 53 and 54 did the 322's with standards have less horsepower JD. 55 and 56 all standard shifts had same I'm pretty sure. Edited November 12, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
old-tank 3,981 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 13 hours ago, RivNut said: Maybe someone here can tell me for sure. My dad told me that the number of portholes was an indicator of engine size (cubic inches and/or hp) for a number of years. It seems thate xcept for the 54 Century the cars with the most powerful engine were 4-holers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 10,054 Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, old-tank said: It seems thate xcept for the 54 Century the cars with the most powerful engine were 4-holers. good way of puttin it 👍 Now what I want to know is, how did somebody get the November Bugle and as of today, 11/12/20, I'm not able to see it electronically? ..... Edited November 12, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,985 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,985 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 On 11/11/2020 at 10:51 PM, RivNut said: Maybe someone here can tell me for sure. My dad told me that the number of portholes was an indicator of engine size (cubic inches and/or hp) for a number of years. http://jalopnik.com/i-bet-youd-like-to-know-what-those-holes-in-the-sides-o-1818673895 1 Link to post Share on other sites
50ChevyFrank 46 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 One of my dreams is to repower a Chevy A-D pickup with a Buick Straight 8. Is this a real truck or a photoshop? I wonder if a 53 Special front clip could be grafted on the front of a 47-55 Chevy pickup? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,985 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,490 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Taking a cue from you MrEarl and your painted tool box awhile ago I made the effort to paint one of my metal cabinets Buick green. I cranked the heat up in the garage and brush painted it after a bit of thinner. I'm happy with it for now. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 10,054 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Lookin GOOD Doug!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,985 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,985 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Before Buick... like the iron fence works... reminds me of the BG 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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MrEarl 10,054 Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Elpad said: PLEASE STEP BELOW 3 6 Link to post Share on other sites
EmTee 1,936 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNxvYX7zih8 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,985 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Reflecting on 2020 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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Marty Roth 2,934 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) On 12/25/2020 at 10:34 AM, Elpad said: I've probably mentioned it before, This very elegant Buick now resides in a private collection about one mile from our home. Edited January 21 by Marty Roth Add pictures (see edit history) 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,985 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 A three holer... model and year? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,985 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (edited) “Un Poco Loco” 50 Buick Edited February 10 by Elpad (see edit history) 3 Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 10,054 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Shoulda stuck with Buick Ti 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,934 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 3 hours ago, MrEarl said: Shoulda stuck with Buick Ti Sorry to know he was seriously injured in a "Loaner" vehicle yesterday. News stated he was running late for an appointment with Drew Breese- hate to think he might have been driving too fast for conditions, leading to the single car wreck, and hope for a full and speedy recovery. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,490 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 (edited) If this isn't a DOSE of Buick I don't know what is... How does one change out the gas pedal rod to the rotating linkage once the ball breaks with no car lift? Why jack one side up as high as one can, put clean cardboard on the floor and crawl underneath of course. (Naturally forgetting the correct size wrench one needs after contorting ones arm and hand for access...) The dose part is getting dirt on your face and oily greasy hand and arms when reaching up in there. Clearly she is NOT a trailer queen but then, you guessed that didn't you? 🤣 Edited March 1 by dei (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,985 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) Sweespears? Edited March 21 by Elpad (see edit history) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialEducation 862 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 On 11/12/2020 at 8:48 AM, MrEarl said: I'm thinking that only in 53 and 54 did the 322's with standards have less horsepower JD. 55 and 56 all standard shifts had same I'm pretty sure. For years I've tried to find a factory hp rating for the '56 Synchromesh engines. All published data refers to the Dynaflow cars, with 220 in the 2bbl Specials and 255 in the rest. SM Specials had lower compression and a different cam. I'd guess they were about 200, but it's just a guess. https://www.hometownbuick.com/portfolio/1956-buick-shop-manual/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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