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In post #49(Pic 5 of 9). I see a 54 Buick next to the 52. Looks like a 59 Buick to the left. Thing looks pitiful sitting there but in great...
Yes sir. The pedal vacuum switch starting system is still used on mine. It is a reliable system.
Gotch'ya. Back on the 52. Looking forward to watching your build! She is a great looking car. Post plenty of pics with things you are doing...
Sorry for the thread hijack.
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The cracks can be repaired. Find a good shop that knows welding. I think Bobs Automobilia has replacements.
The coil for the fuel looks like your answer to vapor lock.
Mine is the 48D C-dan. 264 and 3 on the tree. The tires I would coat in armor all to help prevent cracking and dry rot. The transmission for the...
Its a hard top 54 for sure.
Awesome you will use the straight 8. She is a work horse. I guess the original torque tube and axle are still there?
Gearslammer, you rolling a 54 Buick in your avatar? Buickvalvenut, looking forward to your creation. What motor are you looking to put under...
She is in great shape. What are your plans? Got a few links you might be interested in for parts. http://bobsautomobilia.com/...
Piston slap?
He can't be everywhere at once. Plus, he was doing his appointed job for the day. That was inspecting this T-bucket that was found to have a 8...
I installed my own headliner and lace. PITA and took most of the day. Would I do it again? Probably. Saved a few dollars. Not overly complicated...
4 door gasser...going fast with the family! :D Build it and they will ride.
That is a issue sir. Possible clog. Spider making a home in the bore. Eitherway, it is a issue. Might not be the smoking issue but still a issue....
Nice shot. Good looking lonely country road to ride.
Make sure you have adjusted the drums brakes as best possible. These older drums are finicky for good brake pedal. Buick, Ford, Olds...does not...
New shoes! Sweet! Glad the brakes are working. They should get better the more you drive and the brake shoes settle in. Not your walking...
You need to get out more often.
Good deal man!
This is the reason I asked what carb you are running. The rich run of this swill we call gas these days can mimick blueish oil smoke. I ran into...
Is there a proportion valve?
Somebody with imagination. ;)
Then there is this. :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh7SYlrSjVs
Meet him halfway after offering the 20K. $22,500 should get them to budge. Cool car non-the-less.
Search this forum. Might give you insight for what best fits your situation. http://inliners.org/ Word is, a 235 can generate 400 horses with...
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