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What's the story on the MGB?
Were these trannys the twin turbine models also introduced on the 53 Buick Special w/the straight 8?
Jenz38 So when you say open up the stock rod, you mean enlarge the piston pin hole, or bushing. I did this using 351 Cleveland pistons in a 400...
What mm (dimension) are those pistons? Stock rods? Thanks! John
Andy, I'm told if you have cracked pot metal trim it can be repaired by TIG welding, polishing, and re-chroming. Also, you can make your mustache,...
I don't like rounded hood edges. Looks too much like a Merc or shoebox Ford. The mustache and cascade waterfall grille is what makes a Buick...
What gears do you use with either the T-5 or C-4 trannys?
Had a conversation with Jon Hardgrove this am regarding multiple carb setup on my Buick 263. I'm using the early 40s Buick compound carb setup...
Agreed, by straight up I meant synchronized, not progressive... One could get modernized and adapt HEI, and EFI throttle bodies to the compound...
Dave, To keep it looking authentic, go with the compound intake/exhaust maniflolds (dual carb) Buick came out with in 1940-41. You can use Carter...
What 5 on 5" lugnut pattern 15" steel wheels can be used with 1952 Buick Sombrero hubcaps and the Scarebird disc brake conversion? OEM Buick rims...
Andy, Maybe one from a 53 Buick Special 2 door hardtop... It's one piece, and not as tall as the rear window on the 2 door Sedan Deluxe... The 53...
Andy, As it sits on those tires; how high above the ground are the sills at the end of the front fender well and the beginning of the rear fender...
Yup!
An old timer told me during WWII some buses were powered by Buick straight 8s using two of the cylinders for air compression and the remaining 6...
In the Navy we'd use GRG to stick the nut to your finger.
I have a friend with spare grille teeth I can put you in touch with. If interested send me a pm.
Really interested in this...
The Buford appears to be a 50 sedanette (or jetback) with 52 Buick tail fins mounted on the fenders. Side trim and bumper doesn't match a 51 or 52...
It's a 53 Super. Has the Super/Roadmaster type dash. The 51-53 Specials had a much plainer dashboard.
84+ Toyota 4x4 pickup trucks use a 58" WMS to WMS axle. The bolt pattern is 6 lug Chevy. The same year 2WD trucks use a similar axle in 5 lug...
Are these the seats with the built in seatbelts?
Is there enough meat to re-drill them Buick 5 on 5"?
Looks cool. I'd lower the seat and put a boat tail on it (styled like a cut down 40 Ford hood). Then you'd have a rod that looks similar to the...
What's the story on the Jag? Year, and complete driveline still in it?
Does it really matter at what age Da Vinci was when he painted the Mona Lisa? What matters is today and for a long time before today, that one...
Is this one yours? Want more details!
You're welcome. I took about 30% more, of late 60's vehicles, a few trucks, and a Unimog. Let me know if you guys want to see them...
The 34 Sedan is painted pearl white.
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