Hot Rods 55 Buick rear axle upgrade

I know you mentioned moving on to getting a "hot rod" and basically leaving the Buick close to stock. Given the weird stuff they incorporated, I would look for an old factory type manual for the car and stay as close to stock as possible. They are heavy cars, but they drive luxuriously (Thanks spellcheck), so enjoy it for what it brings to the table. Its never going to be a hot rod without a lot of money being put into it.

Then shop around and see what hot rod you would actually enjoy driving, and test drive before buying. Go to some of the large automotive events and you will see lots of cars for sale that you can compare. Even if you don't buy one, you get more familiar with what you can get for an acceptable price. Someone may even offer to swap for the Buick.

 

I can't find my glasses, so can barely see. Got up at 4am and headed to San Diego and bought the Boogie Bird, a 63 Falcon legit SoCal gasser. Will need some work but it's mine. 350/350, 57 Olds rear, 3.90's, spool. Straight axle. Trailered it from San Diego to Buckeye AZ and drive from buckeye to Anthem. A good 50 miles. Drives straight, and like a old school gasser would drive but I like it. Engine is setback a few inches, firewall is recessed but plenty of leg room. Cage is a bitch to get around and get into at 53. But she's fun. Will start a new thread.

 

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If this works this is my old 55 Buick Special that I stuck the engine and trans out of a 55 super sedan in back in 1966. I burned up the Dynaflo twice and blew the rear end once. That was with a stock engine.

Truth is I just don't see what you plan as being viable with a 322 and the Dynaflo. That trans was never noted for being strong and the torque drive pretty well means to get strength you have to swap transmisisons including buying a spendy trans adapter and then build a new rear suspension as the torque tube is half of the suspension on those cars.

 

That was a nice ride. And no, I am going to leave the Buick alone. The boogie bird though will be getting a make over. I am getting my 383 project engine back. Will drop that in....

 

I think OP has bought more cars the last two weeks than I've bought the last two decades.
Slow down....or you'll never be old.

 

Well there are reasons, lost my job so while I had financing secured I needed to move before the bank wanted new "pay stubs". But I have my federal pension. So I am good. And now have time to get shit sorted before it's 120F again.

 

Starting a new thread on the Boogie Bird.

 

WTF
Germ incognito?

 

Germ incognito?

 

Oh, ok, I'll take that. But just me. Pics are in the new thread of me lol.

 

Does he want to trade “Poems”? I mean it’s a serious question! He might have the words and the brain power to bring me to my knees.

I hope you are doing well, old friend.

 

And Germ warfare has returned. All hail the King!!

 

If you're looking for a 4bbl intake and carb off of a 1955 Buick 322 I have one available. If I'm out in left field you can just ignore me. I'm putting this on my 322:


Larry

 

Yeah I would put that on as well. The 264 seems to be running good on the 2 barrel after I leaned her out a little. I had better leave things alone, neither is charging and drinking too much beer

 

I have a couple 55 Buicks, first thing I do is get rid of that dynaflow and torque tube, not exactly something you can find parts for if you have an issue on a road trip. Here is how I do my 55 chassis.

 

The 55 is too nice to destroy. Was thinking about it. The Dynaflow is a descendant of Nazi killers. GM developed it for the Hellcat tank destroyer.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynaflow

I will take my chances lol...she drives so fine. Cruises at 80 with no issues. 1/4 throttle. Sounds good at idle w a flowmaster 10 but am going to straight pipe her. Or I am bidding on some exhaust electric cutouts and just straight pipe from there. Needs more Christine growl!!