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Ben, sounds like you should go the 55 Roadmaster brakes on your Special then. You want everything on all 4 wheels from the backing plates outward....
Ok, Scarebird parts list for disc brake conversion 46-56, 57 Buick Roadmaster, Super, Century, Riviera, Special: Rotor: 71-76 Riviera front...
The 54-56 Dynaflow had a much different torque converter than the 57 and later models. The TT dynaflow came out in 53 and got pregressively better...
Also check on AACA and TeamBuick forums. Just know the Special parts don't interchange with Supers and Roadmasters. The latter two have...
Please do. Interested in your suspension mods...
Welcome Donnie, what's your plans for the Buick?
If the axle is not too wide, use a 56 Buick axle, and diff from early 60's Buick to convert the torque tube to open diff. You'll need to fab up...
Ben, I have no spares now, but know where some are in a junkyard. The 3" lowering springs and/or 3" drop spindles are availalbe through Jamco....
Congrats to you and Sara. I suspected it was coming, just didn't know how soon.
Too bad you didn't talk to me... Got both a 52 and a 53 Special for sale.
Very nice!
Well we won't talk about what bank he robbed :rolleyes:. Have you priced what it costs to make a ~60 year old 8ba block and 4 inch Merc crank...
I agree regarding the 300 six w/EFI, and your choice of tranny. If you want to tow something with it, go with a NP435 4 speed.
Does anybody have a tech site that will give data such as: year, model, width, and back spacing on late 30's to late 50's 16 inch wheels in a 5 on...
That ought to move on down the boulevard. Firewall mods?
1) Tilt hood, 401 nailhead Buick w/SP400 tranny, MII, and Ford 9" rear. 2) Tilt hood, 302 (or 351W) roller cammed, EFI Ford w/AOD, MII, and Ford...
Nice work Jim. I may hafta hit you up for some work on my 38 Special after we move to TN. Hey Andy, put a one piece Olds windshield in that thang!
Yes. I'm not cognizant of any other trim packages offered by Buick in 1951/52 except accesories offered by the dealerships. There's a Buick...
No. in 1951,52, 53, Buick made Specials, Supers, and Roadmasters (plus 1954 forward Centurys) in both sedan and hardtop (riviera) body styles. The...
Hello Ben. Welcome. I know a few folk in Brisbane, and Denmark (formerly Perth). If you shy away from the straight 8, why not a 1UZ-FE and Aisin...
Roadmaster and Super had same C body style. Roadmaster is longer from the firewall forward to accomodate the 320 straight 8. It's 127" wheelbase...
Prettiest grille ever placed in a 57 Chebbie
Go to post #132 here for my new ride http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=760255&page=7 The 52 Special is listed here...
I bought the 1938 Buick Special business coupe from him on 12/8/12. Thanks Evan! It won't be sold again in my lifetime. :) I have a 1952 Buick...
Jeff is correct. 53 Super. Portholes, front bumper, and rear fender profile is the giveaway. 53 Roadmaster would have had 4 portholes I believe.
If you do, use ground up apricot shells, Walnut is good as well, but more agressive.
Moving there in 2014
Some time in 2014, unless you and Andy ride that Harley to Anchorage next summer. One of you could come and get either the 52 or 53 Buick Specials...
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I'll be in Gatlinburg TN for 3 weeks next April. Moving by there in 2014 :)
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