Pinhead63 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Ive got my master cylinder I bought from Hagens auto parts in Pallyup Washington. They've got quite a few parts I need for my buick, the only thing I'm missing is my front wheel cylinders, then I can rebuild the brakes all the way around. I also picked up an original shop manual so I can torque everthing properly like Pete suggested. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 *Puyallup. It's OK, a lot of people around here have issue with the name, too. If all else fails, you can always have the original wheel cylinders sleeved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Whats the hold up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 55 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: Whats the hold up? I know this -- it's the jack, right!?! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 The brakes are finally done!!!!! 20170720_203122.mp4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnD1956 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 It would take a lot more work to spin the Electra round that loop...lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Awesome -- as Tony the Tiger would say, she sounds Grrrrrrrrrreat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Look what found its way into the shop today..,, 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Uh oh, what are we in for? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Beemon said: Uh oh, what are we in for? Points thermostat and new heater hoses if Murphy's law doesn't get me 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Can someone please tell me if thats an I or an L? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacerman Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I think that is supposed to be a "1" but was mis-struck. See http://www.tpocr.com/buickvin1.html for decoding your VIN. Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Very interesting.... looks like the inspector was right. Edited October 25, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Yup its a definetly a 1 this is the vin stamped on the engine block thanks for the help Joe Edited October 25, 2017 by Pinhead63 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, Pinhead63 said: Yup its a definetly a 1 this is the vin stamped on the engine block thanks for the help Joe Looks like you need to clean in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 On 10/25/2017 at 4:59 PM, wndsofchng06 said: Looks like you need to clean in there... I did... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 The big moment is finally here. It only took 25 years and six months. I was giddy as a school girl driving her for the first time. Thanks matt i couldnt have done it without you. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Wrenching 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 3 hours ago, wndsofchng06 said: Wrenching Waterpump? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 No but it probably should im installing a temp gauge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 On 10/24/2017 at 8:37 PM, pacerman said: I think that is supposed to be a "1" but was mis-struck. See http://www.tpocr.com/buickvin1.html for decoding your VIN. Joe I noticed that this link skips the 1963 year. Here's the same info for a 1963 from the Team Buick website. Commonly referred to as the VIN NUMBER, this series of numbers and letters is stamped on a plate attached to the left front door hinge pillar, and stamped on the top surface of the engine block forward of the valve cover on the left side; on the 4700 Series, the number is on the right cowl under the hood. FIRST DIGIT: Identifies the series SERIES Special V-8 Special V-6 Special Deluxe V-8 Special Deluxe V-6 Skylark LeSabre Wildcat and Invicta Riviera Electra 225 0 A 1 B 3 4 6 7 8 SECOND DIGIT: Identifies the model year (J = 1963) THIRD DIGIT: Identifies the assembly plant ASSEMBLY PLANT Flint, MI South Gate, CA Linden, NJ Kansas City, KS Wilmington, DE Atlanta, GA Arlinton, TX 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 LAST 6 DIGITS: Represent the basic production numbers. Starting number 001001/up on full size; 501001/up on Special and Skylark. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Jackleg Garage.... LOVE IT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 1 hour ago, MrEarl said: Jackleg Garage.... LOVE IT Thank you its very fitting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Did you figure out that carb issue yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 On 11/16/2017 at 2:05 PM, wndsofchng06 said: Did you figure out that carb issue yet? Yeah im probably going to put a holly four barrel on it and get rid of the two barrel thats giving me problems 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Interesting, tell us more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Well im in the process of getting the parts together to swap in a four barrel. But this is what i did today. The before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 And the after 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Yea dude!!!! Soundin good!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Shes leakin a lil around the bowl gasket, hope it swells some! Still gotta dial in the idle mix....but definitely running better than before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Whatever 4 barrel you go with, make sure it has vacuum/weighted secondaries. Otherwise you'll flood on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Look what I found those are two aluminum 215 blocks under his arms 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Does anybody know a good source for upper and lower molded radiator hoses for a 63 specia/skylark? I found an upper at hagen but i can only find those ugly flexie hoses for the lower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Hey I found a good use for a ford! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Since Mike won't post here, I will. I helped him pull the oil pump to rebuild. And he needs to post a pic of his new purty radiator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 On 2/16/2018 at 4:15 PM, wndsofchng06 said: Since Mike won't post here, I will. I helped him pull the oil pump to rebuild. And he needs to post a pic of his new purty radiator! As you wish... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 What "slight mods" did you have to do to make that fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Oh nothing major just weld and relocate the filler neck,inlet,outlet and make new mounts. So miner modification like the ebay ad said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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