bousdula Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Hi, my name is Danny, after looking for about four years, I finally found the 56 Special I wanted. I have restored a 1970 VW Bug and have wanted another project since completeing the VW. I am Mechanical engineering student at California State University who has alot of trouble staying out of my garage. I know VWs, guess now it's time to learn the ins-&-outs of Buicks. ME http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/bousdula/MISC/CIMG8259.jpg1956 Buick Special http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/bousdula/56%20BUICK/56buick37.jpg1970 VW Bug http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/bousdula/MISC/004.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Danny, Nice car! Looks like you'll really be in the garage now!JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Danny, looks like a terrific project. Please keep us posted on your progress and learning curve with the new Buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDale Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Dear Danny,Neat bug,are those polished mini-light wheels?diz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bousdula Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 Thanks for all the motivating words, I wish I could fast forward and have all the knowledge you get with restoring a car, but I guess that's all the fun. "those polished mini-light wheels(DizzyDale)"Yes they are high polished, but I wish they were chrome. They're a pain in the butt to keep shiny. I think it's because they're a cheap brand, poor quality. Look real good when their clean though, and far less to polish than a Buick! I believe this car has 'mini-lite' wheels...http://photobucket.com/albums/v720/bousdula/MINI/?action=view¤t=1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bousdula Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 Seeing as this is a more appropriate forum, I will keep all of you updated from here. what's been going on...http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/showflat....rt=1#Post284309The light switch: I put the switch back in and connected all the wires. I was very happy to find out that the lights are working. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/bousdula/56%20BUICK/CIMG9844.jpgThe only thing i need to look into is the inside indicators for the turn signals, and the back-up lights. Is that red light above the cluster for the e-brake?MrEarl, thanks for taking the time to look into the switch, I appreciated it."If you think a 56 is slow on take off, you oughta try a 54. 'bout as fast as a turtle sprintin thru peanut butter(MrEarl)." I guess I'll be getting no where in a hurry!John, someone told me that the 'j bars' were optional, but i had no idea the exhaust cut-outs were. I guess I have a car with a little character. Were dual exhaust an option? Thanks for the link, I'm going to contact him about the switch, and a spin-on oil filter adapter from a 59/60 Buick. Does anyone know if this change will work with my engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDale Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Dear Danny,I think MINI LIGHT was a brand name and i do not believe there was ANYTHING cheap about em.I think alot of guys used em on Trans-am racin cars Boss Mustangs and Z-28s.diz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bousdula Posted March 22, 2005 Author Share Posted March 22, 2005 no, i was implying that the wheels on my vw are a pain to keep polished. They(my vw's wheels) are not Mini Lite wheels, but some repo wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bousdula Posted March 23, 2005 Author Share Posted March 23, 2005 Got the problem with the exhaust fixed. Turns out, there was a lage gash after the manifold. Until I get a new system that goes all the way to the rear, I replaced the broken section.before...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/bousdula/56%20BUICK/CIMG9852.jpgafter...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/bousdula/56%20BUICK/CIMG9853.jpgnot the best quality work, but at least the car doesn't sound like a tractor anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budd Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Nothing nicer for me to see than another '56 owner! Keep us posted Danny! If I can help with anything, let me know.Cheers,Budd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bousdula Posted March 23, 2005 Author Share Posted March 23, 2005 great website! thanks Budd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bousdula Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 I starting to fix the mechanical problems; bent pushrods, stuck valves, etc.Hopefully, i'll have the heads worked on this weak.The 'repair' (glued the peice together) of the headlight switch 'slider' failed, so I'm still looking for a new switch, or 'slider'http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/bousdula/56%20BUICK/CIMG0594.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bousdula Posted June 16, 2005 Author Share Posted June 16, 2005 OK, not too much progress, but i got a 55/56 headlight switch of ebay. I was happy to discover that it works great with a test light, even the reostat(sp?), it should only need a little modifying to fit the Buick.Along with a new Carter, I also received a full set of Felpro gaskets to put everything back together properly.I'm getting real anxious about driving the car, can't wait to hear it run again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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