JohnD1956 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 1 hour ago, wndsofchng06 said: Bumper back in place. Whew! I know it's hard to see the difference. But I can tell. Actually one dagmar is About 3/16" proud of the other and my eye catches it every time! Drives me crazy! But I've spent two days adjusting, with no luck... Looks good to me. Which way is it off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 The right dagmar is in towards the grille 3/16" further than the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Can't build it out with a shim or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, JohnD1956 said: Can't build it out with a shim or two? That or i was thinking of using vice grips to "adjust" the mounting point inside the dagmar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hell the whole bumper was "tweaked" in a couple of inches hence the need for replacement of the half grill. Surely if you tweaked out two inches you can tweak out another 1/8" and call the other 1/16 factory tolerance. LOOKIN GOOD Bro!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 From where I'm sittin it looks like that far right end of the bumper is still a bit lower than the left. If so have you tried putting something to cushion the bumper then using a jack to jack that end up and letting it spring back in place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Once she's back on all fours I can tweak further. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Old saying "The smart ones won't say anything and the dumb ones won't notice". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Yeah, I would probably be one of those people that would pull it back apart just to adjust the fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 It's the nature of the beast, man. My rear bumper sits higher on one side than the other, but after doing the front bumper I just let it be. My front bumper needs to be shifted towards the driver side by a quarter inch, too... just grab some 3/16" flat stock and stick it between the mounting bolts to give you that perfect shim. Based on the damage, I'm guessing someone backed into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Don't know how it happened.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Shims might work. Sometimes they solve 3/16" in one place, but create 1/2" in another. Make some shims from sheet metal and try some above or below the bolt creating a wedge effect. Anyhow I tried all that to later find that the body is a little crooked on the frame...from the factory! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 1 hour ago, old-tank said: Shims might work. Sometimes they solve 3/16" in one place, but create 1/2" in another. Make some shims from sheet metal and try some above or below the bolt creating a wedge effect. Anyhow I tried all that to later find that the body is a little crooked on the frame...from the factory! I have noticed "close enough" work from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Wheel cylinders arrived! Took me a whole hour to reassemble one wheel! But it's hot and I'm tired after work. Edited June 2, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 At least a crap Monday at work was capped by a nice surprise when I got home! A package from Buick Gardens! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 On 2017-6-1 at 7:19 PM, wndsofchng06 said: Wheel cylinders arrived! Took me a whole hour to reassemble one wheel! But it's hot and I'm tired after work. That's not bad!!!! Ashamed to admit it but took me over many years to do my brake job. However, the end rewards are truly wonderful! Keep at her! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Both front hubs reassembled! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 So the steering wheel is back on but my new horn button feels "flat". Does anyone have an exploded view? I must be missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 you may be missing one or both of the springs, the big spring may be broken or you may have the plate that hold the springs adjusted down too tight. Here are some pictures of the innards of the horn button. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Thanks! My springs were both on the front side. Mine is missing the little black bumpers though also one stud missing crom the back. And which spring gets the paper insulator? Edited June 13, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 the one I sold you AND the original one? I can pull one this week and send if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I'm pulling a complete power steering unit this week so will send you the complete horn button assembly, til then if anything gets in your way just give out a good ol Rebel yell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Yay! Fuel pump is back 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Getting close to driving it around the block? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Radiator .... ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Just now, wndsofchng06 said: Radiator .... ugh One step closer at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Who did your fuel pump Matt? Did they do both the air and fuel side of the pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Yes both sides. Classic preservation coalition in NY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Mind telling us the price? Any guarantee with the rebuild? Let us know how well it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) With return shipping $207. I think it's a two year guarantee.... I'll double check Yup, 2 year warranty. http://www.classicpreservation.com/fprestoreprices.html The guy is really personable too. Will help you out via email and phone. Edited June 17, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Well I thought I'd regret today. I followed the instructions before installing the new fuel pump, be sure all lines, filters, and the tank are clean and free of debris. Every Buick gas tank I've dropped has been a bigger project than I ever wanted. I figured that since this car sat for 20+ years, I was about to find myself in for another $250 to buy a new tank and sending unit. Began with some PB blast, the bolts came right off, and dang if the tank wasn't slap-full of fuel. I now have 3 gas cans of old gas. Surprisingly it wasn't too badly varnished and didn't smell too stale so I will run it in my lawnmower. I guess having a full tank saved the tank itself. The sender was in good shape and the inside of the tank is very clean! While I was at it, I decided to clean and paint my fan shroud and fan, and the battery hold down. Luckily my supervisor, Bruno approves as he guards some Buick parts. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Matt, the tank straps ground the sending unit and tank to the frame. Since you painted it, make sure when you reinstall, to put a grounding strap from the sender to the frame. Did you check the sender to see if it still works? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Yea I just run a wire from one of screws to the frame. Haven't checked the sending unit yet. On a side note, has anyone ever successfully removed a drain plug from one of these tanks? Ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I removed the one in mine right before I coated it with a tank restore by POR15. It was tough at first, but that's the only way to effectively get all the old gas out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 19 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: Yea I just run a wire from one of screws to the frame. Haven't checked the sending unit yet. On a side note, has anyone ever successfully removed a drain plug from one of these tanks? Ha ha ha I've removed a couple, no problem. You having a problem with yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Nope everyone I've ever had rounds off. I got most of the old gas out turning the tank upside down you don't want to know how I get the last bit out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Flat jaw vice grips there's a good write up on here and the '54 Highway on cleaning and sealing . Lots of fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, MrEarl said: Flat jaw vice grips there's a good write up on here and the '54 Highway on cleaning and sealing . Lots of fun. I'm not sealing it, I'd buy a new tank before I went through that again. plus if you don't do it just right you end up with bits of it stuck in your fuel line. It's hard to take a picture but this is literally shiny inside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 1 hour ago, wndsofchng06 said: is literally shiny inside. A few years of that *&^%$# ethanol laced swill will have it crusty and rusty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 1 minute ago, old-tank said: A few years of that *&^%$# ethanol laced swill will have it crusty and rusty! Lol. No comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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