Selim Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 What r the parts that I d need to buy apart from shock absorbers ? making an order now overseas and don’t wanna miss anything while doing the overhaul. best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Ball joints as in your photos? Do they feel sloppy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Brink Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Not suggesting you purchase from Kanter as you can find better prices but can look at and get an idea of what parts you will need here - https://www.kanter.com/productdetail.aspx?DeptNo=1600&MakeName=Buick&MakeYear=1949&CategoryID=39&ProductCode=181&Router=Gallery. Parts you would need are - 4 Outer Pin Kits 2 Outer Tie Rod Ends 2 Stabilizer Link Kits Upper Inner Bushings Lower Inner Bushings 1 King Pin Kit with bushings Depending upon the condition of some parts you might need additional items if they are worn so much replacement bushings, etc. are not workable. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selim Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 I thought about it and wanna get the kit from kanter but I am a bit lost as which kit exactly would fit my car Buick super 1949 Attached photo of products, can anyone guide me to which item should I order?! want front and rear kit thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selim Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Prices r a bit higher in kanter than bobs, is there a difference ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfrom1984 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I work for Kanter Auto Products and I can get you in touch with a person on staff that can help with any questions that you may have. Please private message me and I will help. Thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Selim Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 I have an issue with frame number it’s lost . I just can’t order the front suspension set. The earlier mod of 1949 or the latter. Can’t find frame number. Seems it was lost during earlier restoration . Is there anyway to solve this issue cos I can’t order suspension. If I have to guess , it d be the earlier model as original color Of my car was gala green whic was cancelled as a color in April 1949. Can u tell me which parts of the set is different from each other in order for me to compare it with existing parts in my car? i attached photos hoping someone can help me guess! need help please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selim Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Found this at door? Is it ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 YES, that is it. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selim Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 But I have a problem with frame number . 15 then it seems like I (the letter i) not 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 No problem!. Just confused. Buick used the upper case [ capital ] I in place of the 1. More difficult to change. They also used lower case b as a 6 , and turned upside down as a 9. Did this in the engine number as well. Looks like you have the later car. What leads you to believe new springs are needed? My '50 had 96,000 miles and the ride height was above the middle of the height measurements set forth in the Shop Manual. I did not need to replace any steering or suspension parts, fortunately. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selim Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) I need someone to review orders I made for suspension. i got those from Kanter https://www.kanter.com/productdetail.aspx?DeptNo=1600&MakeName=Buick&MakeYear=1949&CategoryID=39&ProductCode=181&Router=Gallery Also I ordered The rear radius rod bushing set from Kanter From bobs I did the following order - rear shock links want to add the following to the order : some items are needed in pairs or more, I don’t know. So please if someone could help know the number to add that is required for my car. I mean if I need 2 or 4 .. from the same item , please go ahead and let me know 1- Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing (Sold Each) 1948-58 . SB-483 2- https://bobsautomobilia.com/wheel-bearings-and-seals/rear-wheel-bearing-1934-55-see-list-rwb-343/ 3- https://bobsautomobilia.com/wheel-bearings-and-seals/rear-inner-wheel-seal-1934-55-s.40-see-list-.-ris-373/ 4- https://bobsautomobilia.com/wheel-bearings-and-seals/rear-outer-wheel-seal-1934-55-s.40-see-list-.-ros-373/ 5- https://bobsautomobilia.com/wheel-bearings-and-seals/inner-front-wheel-bearing-1941-56-see-list-wbi-413/ 6- https://bobsautomobilia.com/suspension-and-steering/rear-coil-spring-insulator-1938-58-b-359/ 7- https://bobsautomobilia.com/suspension-and-steering/front-upper-control-arm-bumper-1940-56-ub-406/ 8- https://bobsautomobilia.com/suspension-and-steering/front-stabilizer-bar-bushing-sold-each-1948-58-.-sb-483/ https://bobsautomobilia.com/suspension-and-steering/rear-spring-clamp-insulator-1938-58-b-304/ (I also need the front ones but couldn’t find front spring clamp insulator !! Does anyone one know where to find them ? Thanks Edited November 23, 2019 by Selim (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selim Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 Got the goods today from Kanter and Bobs will give u feed back about my experience with the whole package I got from both of them in the coming days when we start installation here r some photos of the original suspension parts in my car. There were some molding, I m going to restore it to original condition any remarks r more than welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selim Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 What r those exactly ? Got them with the front set but a bit confused? Front or rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 (edited) On 11/23/2019 at 9:33 AM, Selim said: . . . From Bobs I did the following order 8- https://bobsautomobilia.com/suspension-and-steering/front-stabilizer-bar-bushing-sold-each-1948-58-.-sb-483/ https://bobsautomobilia.com/suspension-and-steering/rear-spring-clamp-insulator-1938-58-b-304/ . . . You ordered them but didn't number them as #9. Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" Edited December 14, 2019 by 1953mack (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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