Mr. Reed Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 Someday in the future when funds allow the car will be painted, rechromed and the most of the brackets in the engine bay blasted and powder coated in black. The car is actually in good shape as it is but can be better. At least it doesn't need floors or rockers and we aren't staring over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 What do those look like? I haven't heard of those. Thanks Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Bill Stoneberg said: Make sure the harness has the correct connectors on it. 1950 Buick’s used a 1 year only “bullet” connector. Some vendors require you to take yours off and solder it on the new harness. Wow, Bill, I did not know they were one year only! One can see why. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 If you need headlight/parking light harnesses, Rhode Island Wiring www.riwire.com sells a nice repro set. The terminal blocks can be found through various venders. My originals were shot. Other than that, I replaced only what was needed, for now. Full harnesses are $$$. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 Nice picture. Yeah the harnesses are expensive.$1000 for a full one. Someday I want my car to look like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 12 hours ago, Mr. Reed said: What do those look like? I haven't heard of those. Thanks Bill. Look at this site... https://www.store.ynzyesterdaysparts.com/electrical-terminals-and-connectors/bullet-connectors/douglas-0-156-bullet.html#reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Kestrel did you restore your car or did you buy it that way. Looks pretty nice 1951? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Thank you. Yes a '51 Super. Wife actually found the car, not me. A well cared for, low mileage (27,000) car that mainly needed heavy degreasing, undercarriage derusting and paint. New brake lines, cylinders, shoes, rear wheel bearings, core plugs, manifold resurfacing, and basic component cleaning, and engine detailing, new roof paint. Interior is original except for floor rugs I installed. No Dynaflow leaks or issues....so far. You'll get there. Enjoy the process. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Thanks. Im sure I will. I do know that if I make one part of the car look great than the rest will need done too haha. Does your car run hot. The gauge reads normal but the hood and fenders get toasty. Is that normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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