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Thanks Ray. I am surprised that there is not more to it than just the bolt wedged against the body. It would explain why I have not seen any...
My hood had a lot of wobble or free play when I got it. There are two structural supports under them and they are spot welded. One of my the welds...
So I obtained a set of what I think are 1951 Oldsmobile Fender Skirts to use on my 51 Buick Special. They match contour wise perfect with quarter...
Straight30.....start with beer.....research.....beer....add some tools........beer.......invite your friends.....more beer......when u run into...
Colin HD....cool catalog! Seems like the visor/hood style and half moons are of the era. I remember meeting a guy who had a early-mid forty's...
The faucet is an inside joke with my car buddies that helped me with the engine swap. When I had the engine on a stand before install for its...
Wondering what style (if any) headlight shields are truly period correct. Seems that the half moons were cause I have seen some photographs of...
I got this idea from a guy on here named Yaril. Thank You sir! He did a cool shroud for his ride and I liked what he did and made an attempt at my...
I have a 1951 Buick Special 48D that is nothing special (certainly not a show stopper) but I have done a lot of work on it. I have tried to make...
Be sure what you purchase fits as I believe Buick had 2 sizes. I cannot remember for sure if the Specials and Supers are the same (I think they...
51 Below love your ride! Wish my body was as clean as yours looks. I too did my interior and headliner. PITA. Just finished a power front disc...
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A$$ho!e$.... It might not have been a Merc but it had lots of parts that could have made a Merc look even cooler!:) That is a crime! Shame on...
I am trying to eliminate the torque for obvious reasons. I am curious about the interchangeability of the Pontiac and Olds carriers between years...
Is the leaf spring system adaptable to the Buick? Sounds like it would be best with the Olds/Pontiac coil over as that is what is in the Buick....
I was wondering if any of the Olds and Pontiac gurus out there can tell me if the rear ends on the 49-52 Olds and Pontiacs are interchangeable?...
My goal is to keep the three on the tree. I like the novelty and nostalgia of it. I just want to eliminate the leaky torque tube and put in an...
Here are some more and hopefully better pics of the transmissions. Whatever it is...it looks like it will work. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Here are both animals that I have side by side. Buick on the left. What I think to be a 1950 Olds on the right. They are identical other than the...
I purchased a 1950 Olds trans for the purpose of installing in my 51 Buick for elimination of the torque tube. I have a spare Buick 3 speed and...
I got a slew of spare parts I keep when road tripping a long way....distributor, coil, generator, starter, carb, belts, fuel pump, fuses, wire,...
The I8 is an awesome engine. I have fallen in love with mine which is the small series 263. Most think its a 6 until you tell em to count the...
I'm doing a front disc brake conversion on my 51 Buick Special currently and getting close to completion hopefully. My booster will be located...
I used the Rust Oleum about 7 years ago and it has lasted. Prep is important. I was a concrete contractor for 20 years and the Ready Mix companies...
Not car related but......Walking out of a bar at closing time in Oshkosh Wi sitting on the curb waiting for my buddy Frank to emerge so we can...
I realize I am late to this thread but as far as a starting point (faded old oxidized paint)is it best to start with the original color and tint...
Large nailhead would be cool in a 65 Skylark. Or a 455.....that's what I would do if I ever decide to go fast again. My dad ran a 430 in his 64...
My speedometer all of sudden stopped working. It actually made a small noise and then stopped on 20 mph. Not sure my eyes were playing tricks on...
I am swapping out radios for my 51 Buick. The replacement radio has buttons that are a bit abused. The old radio I have has buttons that are in...
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