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Back when I was in High School, I drove a school bus. One of my fellow drivers was into model Ts. I would go over on weekends to help him. One day...
Yep, need more info. Generally, good clean bare metal- any good DTM primer will work depending on what is going over it. Metal that may have some...
^^^ and to think I scored one for 25 bucks...
If the original engine, it is either a 364 or a 401. Look at the stamped numbers on the block just in front of the valley pan on the driver's side...
The 364 is a good motor for that project, and you will need a TH400 with the nail pattern. 64 was the first year and a one year only as it did not...
Actually, the underside of the head is concave and acts like a Belville washer when tightened. Pulled 3 this morning for Mike.
Those are the typical "place bolts" that Ford and others used in strategic places. The bracket you are referring to is probably a "bump stop"...
Over the years, I have purchased or traded for cars along all 3 options. As those years have progressed, leaning more and more towards #3. My...
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GM wised up in 1940. The only wood in my Buicks are the backing strips for the interior garnish moldings.
Kind of the same with getting into Buicks. Be different! Run the 6 and think V8 later. Maybe a 303/324? Nice car...
I will be watching how this progresses as I am considering going back to a flathead in my 53 in place of the SBF.
^^^^ The original Buick transmission does not have two arms, only one and a rocker for the other. See post #3. The rocker is moved by pulling the...
Going To a Nail Head with an open driveline opens a new can but is what I am doing with one of my coupes. The torque ball assembly is completely...
X2 for Ben's comment. Behind the 263, even the 5 bolt "sliding shift" unit will hold up. Another factor is the Buick transmission uses the bell...
Looking good Tom. If you need any last-minute help let me know.
Based on the majority of feedback, I went ahead and verified the ground. The distributor plate has a good ground. The bench test involves removing...
^^^^ Danny, I am using the Pertronix Flame Thrower coil, 1.5 Ohms, 40,000 volts, that is supposed to be used with the Ignitor. The old one checked...
One for the electrical gurus- I have been having gradual issues with the way my 53 Ford runs and have finally traced it down to the Ignitor Module...
So far, the advice has been pretty good. Going forward? Verify the radiator is not partially plugged with rust, the actual temperature is correct...
Congrats from a newbie (coming up on 5 years). Time flies...
Cutting the springs may have an adverse reaction on the lever action shocks, as it changes the travel range of the internal piston. Going slow by...
Nailheads run warmer, 364s not as much. Make sure the radiator is not partially plugged with rust, especially after a rebuild.
Tamco e-mail out today for Labor Day 25% discount effective 31 August to 7 September. As before, mailing list discount code.
Looks Buick to me.
New lifters on the old cam?
The pushrods most likely bent because the valve seized in the guide. A valve job is what I would do. These engines like slightly more clearance in...
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Most tire stores will not repair or service a tire that is more than 10 years old, regardless of design. Determining if a tire is safe or not...
Yep, dropped 2K on 2 sets.
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