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Rockerhead! I thought he was cool just looking at his picture with his multi carb Buick straight 8. Then he was nice enough to answer one of my...
Put a Buick engine in a Chevy. 70' Malibu with 455 out of a 70' duece n a qtr. Couldn't find a 454 so I bought an Electra for $200.00 bucks from a...
My diagram shows a 14BW wire from the fuse block to the blower switch and another 16 BW wire from the switch to the motor. There is also a wire...
The heater switch has three steps. Off, low, and high speed. The defrost switch has one speed. I am not sure how to tell for certain if they are...
Piece is not there. I figured it had a second terminal. Thanks for confirming what I feared. What I am not sure of though is whether or not the...
I have 1951 Buick Defrost/Blower switch that appears to be broken. While chasing electrical gremlins I found this! Can anyone confirm that there...
Sorry guys...I work weekends and did not get a chance to see the responses. Wow! Thank You! I did a little measuring and unfortunately the spacing...
I have a dual carb manifold from a 41' Buick that I would like to utilize. It is the correct size for my 263. I have two 1951 straight eight 263's...
I really appreciate the lesson. Helps with not going down the wrong path. Want to use my limited (fun)ds where I get the most bang for the buck....
Everyone of you guys is awesome! Where can you ask a question at 9am and have 9 responses by 5:30 pm? I really appreciate the feedback! I guess...
I have a dumb question but am dying to know....what is the benefit of the buick 45 fin aluminum drums? Weight reduction? The look of them? Braking...
What is involved in changing the the gear? Is this just a ring and pinion swap using my old axle housing and axles? I was able to look for parts...
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This is the stuff of gold. Thanks for the quick replies guys. I am aware of the Olds/Pontiac transmissions and have searched for them but it...
Has anybody out there put a 3 speed manual with overdrive behind a Buick straight 8? I have read that GM put 3 speed overdrives into the early...
My wife and I were coming back from a local car show and go over a bridge that jumps the expressway. As we were going up the hill on one side I...
I know this is an old post but that cover and intake are awesome! I went looking for valve cover ideas as I am working on "customizing" one for my...
I think its a shame that as someone who supported you this year and gave it a try you would be unwilling to read my opinion of your show in its...
I started writing this in a different thread....Oshkosh vs Unionville.....now its gone so I am posting it here. I hit the Oshkosh show with my...
The engine had just under 38,000 on it. I pulled the pan and plasti-gauged the mains and rods. Everything was still within upper end of specs. The...
yep...gasket between the bell housing and trans.......didn't think it really needed it but it had one previously and I ordered one in...
It's in! PITA! Lot's of finesse. Now I understand why so many delete the torque tube! Did it with the motor mounts out and guide pins for the...
Creep Johnny....you say you pulled the motor mounts? I too have the radiator, grille and core support out. Not real keen on sitting under or...
I was wondering if anybody can tell me "the easy way" to install a Buick straight 8. The car is a 51 special that had and is getting a 263 with...
Nieko,.hope you had a great thanksgiving! I too have been stock piling parts for winter projects. Picked up 51 263 with 37k on it and met a really...
Well I'm sure I can make a makeshift v-block. Drill press. Gonna need to borrow one or buy one. Makes sense though how it would work well. I did...
Bubba...thank you for the prompt reply and advice. Two more questions if I may....how do you hold the whole mess together and lined up while...
Looks awesome! How bout more pics of interior and engine. Love the roof paint detail!
I will invite Mr. Bubba! I have been unable to find a solid dowel pin that is the length I need. . Everybody I've tried carries 1/8" diameter x...
Rich, I am curious why you would ream out the shaft when it seems that the original pin was installed with the shaft having a small hole than the...
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