NC-car-guy Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 And for anyone needing to change all this gaskets, if I had to again, I'd def pull the whole rear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I was told doing a torque tube puts hair on a man's chest. We all do it at some point! lol At least you had a garage to do yours in. Nothing makes it worse than nail biting a 24 hour rear end job, hoping the rains don't come. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, Beemon said: I was told doing a torque tube puts hair on a man's chest. We all do it at some point! lol At least you had a garage to do yours in. Nothing makes it worse than nail biting a 24 hour rear end job, hoping the rains don't come. Between your story and the last 14 years since I had one of these cars on the road, one thing is sure. I will not have another unless I hit the lotto and can afford to let someone else struggle with it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Got the whole diff and axle put back together.. Started putting the brakes back on, realized I had the wrong shoes.... ugh. Autozone is now 0 for 2! I'll see if i can locate correct shoes tomorrow, then put the gas tank back in... getting closer. Edit: maybe not autozone's fault. Aren't the brake shoes 2.25 on the rear for century usually? Turns out mine are 1.75. I cant find a listing for 1.75 even when I searched for a special.... any help? Edited July 2, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 2 hours ago, wndsofchng06 said: Turns out mine are 1.75. I cant find a listing for 1.75 even when I searched for a special.... any help? Chevy? Sounds like my '56 Bel Air: Brake Shoe Width 1.82 IN Mounting Hardware Included No Friction Material Bonding Type Bonded Drum Inside Diameter 11.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 3 hours ago, wndsofchng06 said: Got the whole diff and axle put back together.. Started putting the brakes back on, realized I had the wrong shoes.... ugh. Autozone is now 0 for 2! I'll see if i can locate correct shoes tomorrow, then put the gas tank back in... getting closer. Edit: maybe not autozone's fault. Aren't the brake shoes 2.25 on the rear for century usually? Turns out mine are 1.75. I cant find a listing for 1.75 even when I searched for a special.... any help? I did not have any luck with multiple suppliers when I was doing the Roadmaster brakes that are wider. I went all school and found me a truck brake shop that re-lined shoes into my original casings. Work perfectly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 On 7/2/2017 at 4:50 PM, wndsofchng06 said: Got the whole diff and axle put back together.. Started putting the brakes back on, realized I had the wrong shoes.... ugh. Autozone is now 0 for 2! I'll see if i can locate correct shoes tomorrow, then put the gas tank back in... getting closer. Edit: maybe not autozone's fault. Aren't the brake shoes 2.25 on the rear for century usually? Turns out mine are 1.75. I cant find a listing for 1.75 even when I searched for a special.... any help? Suggest you measure the inside width of the drum where the shoe rides. I'd guess folks have put shoes not quite as wide as original sometimes because correct width was unavailable and wanted some brakes that were better than none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 I have. Def under 2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Fuel tank in, with a ground to the frame and new sending unit wire. Replaced two exhaust hangers, put the master cylinder back in, and mounted the new fuel pump. Fixed the license plate light connector (bakelite was broken) with some jb weld and electric tape. Pretty productive 4th! Now off to the bar for beer and free hot dogs to celebrate! P.s. NOS tires anyone? Edited July 4, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 You could always scarce up some later backing plates to upgrade your surface area. Great work with the car, Matt! You're probably just waiting on radiator now, huh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Beemon said: You could always scarce up some later backing plates to upgrade your surface area. Great work with the car, Matt! You're probably just waiting on radiator now, huh. Rear shoes and a radiator! Thankfully Ken Greene is toting the radiator to Atlanta so it will have a shorter distance to ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 After gathering quotes to reline my brake shoes, it will be much cheaper to order from the one company on the east coast that stocks them. They'll ship later today! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 After 25 years, she drives again! Hell of a tick, hope once I can warm her up good that lifter will stop. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Some photos before she goes to bed. Goodnight Edited July 10, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 So as I may have stated earlier in the thread, I pulled off the seat covers and the original upholstery is in good shape underneath. Today I shampooed it, wondering if there's any fabric treatments that help keep it in good shape? P.s. the lines in the photo are just from the vacuum. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 15 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: wondering if there's any fabric treatments that help keep it in good shape? Just keep it covered from the sun, abrasive butts and hot storage. Even then 60+ year old fabric will soon go south...usually the seams first. But do enjoy it and display as often as possible. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 clearly keeping it covered this long has helped but they had a permanent cover attached with hog rings I need to get a slipcover that I can take off when I want to show off the upholstery I guess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Awesome can't wait to see the rest. I am sure though that the front drivers seat is going to be worn some. I told you, the upholstery and glass was worth the price of admission. I forget, how are the plastic seat skirts? and if I recall, it has a rubber mat up front right, standard in all series except 70. Keep your eyes on ebay, they come up every so often. (Right Chris?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Driver's seat is fine, it too was covered. Upholstery is fine, foam is brittle there too. The only thing I cant get perfectly clean is the vinyl top part of the front seat. Plastic seat skirts are shot. I've got some extras uncracked, but not replacing those until the seat is completely fixed! Plastic mat up front is shot, every time I look at it it cracks more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Bolted the old rad in just for fun.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Got it up to temp, had to add a quart of trans fluid, but don't see any on the garage floor, carb evened out once hot. Generator is charging well. She runs very quiet other than the lifter tap.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Lifter tap may work itself out after an oil change. My new engine had a noisy valve train, almost like yours. It went away after an oil change and now it sounds like a sewing machine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Some days are better than others.... got all the heater hoses changed out, but broke a wheel off the creeper, and broke the heater contorl valve... ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 4 hours ago, wndsofchng06 said: and broke the heater contorl valve.. Looks like it was not rebuildable anyhow. I may have one I rebuilt a few years ago...PM if interested. Or find a core and rebuild yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 So I did it the hard way. Wet sanded 800- 1000- 1500- 2000- 2500 then used the polisher and medium polish. Still need to fine polish, but my hands are ready to fall off and my polisher needs a new foam pad. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 Anyone know which tube nut it correct for the "Buick " on the hood and the side scripts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Looks like the finish came back very nicely! Hope you get this back on the road this summer. Be a shame to have it just sitting in the garage all winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 What can you use to fix when the bakelite washer breaks between the horn contact and the steering column? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Maybe just substitute a nylon washer from the hardware store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Not sure it'd be stiff enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Maybe even a plastic washer? That's all bakelite is. A fiber or rubber washer would be too soft for sure, but isn't the washer just there to keep the contact from touching the threaded end of the steering wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 The washer behind the bakelite washer ought to hold a nylon washer straight. Its not like there is extra pressure required in this location. If unsure, maybe you can get a circuit board @ a local Radio Shack and trim up one or two discs for a replacement? Getting them in is going to be fun. But I have an idea how to, if you want any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 hour ago, JohnD1956 said: The washer behind the bakelite washer ought to hold a nylon washer straight. Its not like there is extra pressure required in this location. If unsure, maybe you can get a circuit board @ a local Radio Shack and trim up one or two discs for a replacement? Getting them in is going to be fun. But I have an idea how to, if you want any ideas. Ha ha ha radio shack.... last one in NC shut down last year.... I miss them. Anyhow, I'll try the nylon washer. Good news is my radiator arrived. Any tips for soldering on the new overflow tube??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 You could cut a slot thinner than the stem and the push it into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Patience and time. Might be better at this time to put a rubber hose and add an expansion tank so you're not puking coolant on a hot day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just now, Beemon said: Patience and time. Might be better at this time to put a rubber hose and add an expansion tank so you're not puking coolant on a hot day. Definitely going the expansion tank route, but need a little more tube to clamp the rubber hose to. Or drill it out and install a nipple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Drill and tap will probably be the best bet IMO. the only issue is cap interference. As far as soldering goes, you need to get all the way around so it may get a bit tricky at the bottom, but I thought under the drain tube at the neck was a smaller tube almost like a nipple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Are you planning to have it boiled out and checked for leaks before assembly? If so, I'm sure the shop would be willing to attaché a new nipple or tube to work off of. If not, I would tap in a splice, since there is no pressure at this location other than that created by the hot coolant if it overflows. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 8 minutes ago, JohnD1956 said: Are you planning to have it boiled out and checked for leaks before assembly? If so, I'm sure the shop would be willing to attaché a new nipple or tube to work off of. If not, I would tap in a splice, since there is no pressure at this location other than that created by the hot coolant if it overflows. No plans for service as the radiator came with a good leak and flow test. Also I need to thank Greg (2carb40), Ken (kgreen), and a few people not in the Buick community for helping get this radiator to me with no damage and no extra costs!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Heater control valve arrived today (thanks willie) and horn button parts arrived from Buick Gardens over the weekend. Now if i can manage to not break anything else, all I need is tires! Unfortunately until next tax returns, she's getting used black walls from down the street. Next yea I'll work on white wall tires! Edited August 3, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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