kgreen Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Have you found a source of parts for rebuilding these fuel pumps so they can handle alcohol contaminated gas? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Yes http://www.classicpreservation.com/fuelpumpkits.html ebay also has a few like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1941-51-BUICK-FUEL-PUMP-REBUILD-KIT-AC-S-7337-7338-ETHANOL-TOLERANT-NEOPRENE-/282259334554?hash=item41b7f7a59a:g:XAoAAOSwiONYLgMF&vxp=mtr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) Keep posting videos/photos of the process Matt. I love the new car. Can't wait to see her running right! Edited April 13, 2017 by Kosage Chavis (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Found these under the back seat.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) Contents of the glove box..... $3,038 new. :-) Edited April 14, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I rebuilt my pump with a kit from CARS. Any new kits will be ethanol resistant, stay away from NOS pumps and kits unless you want to rebuild them or throw them in the trash. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, Beemon said: I rebuilt my pump with a kit from CARS. Any new kits will be ethanol resistant, stay away from NOS pumps and kits unless you want to rebuild them or throw them in the trash. Yea especially at the price they go for 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Matt -- I like that new avatar! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 On 4/11/2017 at 7:09 PM, wndsofchng06 said: Color did rub off with laquer thinner. Polishing compound seems to have no affect on the sanded or unsanded paint. Maybe too light of a grit? If you cannot bring out a nice shine after polishing out the 1000 grit marks, then wax is the only thing that will improve the shine. Lacquer will shine even if very old when polished; old chalky enamel might improve, but will never shine well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 On 4/12/2017 at 9:54 PM, wndsofchng06 said: This is my friend's you tube account. The other videos in no way reflect my treatment of vehicles. Set up your own You tube account. Not that hard. And keep them coming! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 I have one, just didnt have my phone with me the other night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I've used Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze on my GP (original lacquer paint) with good results. Paint was originally 'flat white' and now has a nice sheen. Needs a couple of more applications, but 100% improvement and non-abrasive. This product works more like the kerosene procedure suggested by RivRider. http://www.autogeek.net/meg7showcarg.html The results can be dramatic, as shown in this article... http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-mike-phillips-your-detailing-questions/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 This came in the mail today. Seems like a lot of reworks for 54. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 That continued through 56, at least. Actually I give the company a lot of credit for not being afraid to admit some things needed to be fixed, and offering advice on how to do it. 2 hours ago, wndsofchng06 said: This came in the mail today. Seems like a lot of reworks for 54. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 and tha's the abridged edition, you can see the unabridged on your next trip to BG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Pulled the radiator tonight. Fingers crossed that it's repairable.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: Pulled the radiator tonight. Fingers crossed that it's repairable.... What's wrong with the radiator Matt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) Leaky. See upper right cheapest local recore is $700 Edited April 20, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I would hit "like", but I really don't like that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) $700 seems like a bit much. Maybe de-rust it and dab some solder on it? Edited April 20, 2017 by Beemon (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Thats what I'llhope for. But i was told the core alone wholesales for 4 to 450 plus labor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 About 450 is what I paid for mine and I live in the most expensive state second to California. Are you going two core or three core? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Beemon said: About 450 is what I paid for mine and I live in the most expensive state second to California. Are you going two core or three core? That quote was to go back original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 That's probably the issue. Trying to give you the "restoration" rate when a core is a core is a core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Yes, that's exactly the issue. I went through this with '36 and '38 radiators. If I recall, a modern core was about $300 which included labor. One thing I didn't like was the call from the rad shop telling me my cores were rotted and wouldn't survive rodding. I later learned that rad cores were scrapped at nearly $2/lb at the time and the shop didn't return mine and I didn't know to ask. Also, I've long gotten past losing this part of originality. Joel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Not much beats a good radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 From this tablet, I can't copy and paste links but look on YouTube for a video of a guy melting candle wax on rusted lug nuts. The melted wax apparently wicks into the threads and makes for easy removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 Darn choke tube is missing... Anyone got a source for the screw and clip for the horns.... both are missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) Matt, people may disagree with me, but a 2 minute Edelbrock electric choke will solve your problem. If it's missing at the carb, it's probably broken off the manifold and all I can say is good luck getting the broken part out. You can probably find the right machine screw and flat piece at the hardware store. Just be weary, there may be a reason why the horn is disconnected. Edited April 21, 2017 by Beemon (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, Beemon said: Matt, people may disagree with me, but a 2 minute Edelbrock electric choke will solve your problem. If it's missing at the carb, it's probably broken off the manifold and all I can say is good luck getting the broken part out. I figured it would be a real b*tch to get the manifold side fixed. Although i have a few manifolds with the choke tube still on them. Does this electric choke fit directly in the same place? 8 minutes ago, Beemon said: You can probably find the right machine screw and flat piece at the hardware store. Just be weary, there may be a reason why the horn is disconnected. Yea I thought about just dragging it to the store and finding one to fit. I hooked them up momentarily by holding the wires on and letting a friend hit the horn button. They work well! But the horn button takes a lot of movement to make contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Just now, wndsofchng06 said: I figured it would be a real b*tch to get the manifold side fixed. Although i have a few manifolds with the choke tube still on them. Does this electric choke fit directly in the same place? The difference between AFB and WCFB choke springs is that WCFB is backwards from the AFB. I just recieved my correct WCFB in the mail, so I've been doing a tone of research. For $10, pull the spring off the choke housing and flip it over. I wish I had done mine when it was out of the car, but the way it broke it looked like it was supposed to be that way, and I've regretted it since. You might be able to get at the manifold with a dremel tool if it's attached to the car. I haven't had any luck with mine and am in no rush to pull the manifolds off. An electric choke has always worked fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 So while I await news on the radiator, ive decided to work on frozen heat controls. Under the dash is very clean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 Gonna soak them overnight 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 On 4/19/2017 at 8:42 PM, wndsofchng06 said: That quote was to go back original Hi Matt I hope I was clear 55 Cent running car, radiator does not leak, 100.00 plus shipping for radiator. Yer call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Can't beat $100 for a gawranteed used radiator. Next one I have that goes out I'm going with this. A couple '54 Buick Highway guys report excellent quality. http://classicfordradiator.com/1954-56-NEW-Buick-3-row-radiator-regular-core-design-3131176.aspx I'd have to try and talk them down a few more dollars though, always worth a try 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Holy moly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Looks like new, and moves freely after 8 hours! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 2 hours ago, wndsofchng06 said: Holy moly! Like holy moly how? Like holy moly that's too much or holy moly great deal for something you probably won't have to ever worry about again? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 No matter how much you spend, be sure to incorporate some sort of filter for the antifreeze to prevent any debris from cycling back to the top tank. Panythose will work, even if the store clerk looks at you funny when you buy some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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