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I had no major reason for using the 4 link other than it was a decent price and I had seen some other people put them in buicks. Originally I...
I am back at the Buick finally. I am installing the panhard bar that came with the 4 link kit and boxed in the frame where the old springs were...
Moving the X bracing on my 55 Buick I put a 4 link in my 55 Buick. This was a smooth install and decent on the pocket book.
Here is the post I have on replacing the rear suspension on my 55 Buick. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=669485 It has been...
I have taken a little break from the Buick this summer and fall. I got sucked into building a BBQ Smoker and a big fire pit, but it is now car...
My 55 Buick is a Century 60 series. I ordered my rear suspension and coil overs from Tims Hot Rods. He set me up with TCI 400 rated coil over shocks.
Looks good 421. Keep me updated on your progress, it is cool to be at the same stage and see what people have done. Cheers!
I cut out the rear crossmember and installed a nice tubular piece, Welded some shock brackets and now it rolls!
I have the 4 link burned in, next it is time to cut out the rear cross member and weld in a tubular rear cross member and install some coil overs.
Its ok, i just twisted my laptop and they looked fine.
I am going to convert my 55 Buick 2dr HT from a single master cylinder to a dual. What size bore would you recomend. I have seen info on 1" and...
Welcome! Got any pics of your Buick! I am starting in on a 55 Buick and like to see what people have done with their cars for inspration and...
Welcome, I would like to see some photos of the 47 Buick as I have one waiting in line to get some attention. Cheers!
Pics of the progress today.
Got the X brace all done today! It looks sweet and the frame is nice and straight and ready for a rear suspension. I need to get my wheels and...
It is time for me to order some wheels and tires for my 55 Buick. I am gonna run white walls but would like to know what size tires and how wide...
Will start in on the other half Wednesday. Almost time to round up some wheels and tires.
Half way done. All went pretty smooth and it is going to work really well with the 4 link. The frame rails were trashed so they got smacked back...
Im gonna check this out since I have had this weekend booked already. Looking forward to checkin out the goods!
I just had my original drive shaft altered out of my 56 Chevy Truck when I put the T5 behind my 235. It didn't cost much, just had to take some...
Thanks for the info! NoName are you going to the Portland Swap Meet? If so I may try to snag some glass from you there. The search is on!
I am looking for the back window for my 47 Buick 2dr Sedanette fastback. Anyone know where to start or who to contact? Can the glass from a...
Just joining up, I have a 261 i pieces waiting for my 235 to die someday.
I am gonna cut the exaust holes when they are installed and that is a good idea to check on the driveline travel. I havn't heard of anyone having...
Started in on the frame. With some help from a friend we made a new brace because the original X bracing must have been hi centered and is all...
As far as I know from talking to Buick dudes at car shows and stuff, as long as it is a 40 or 60 series the trim is the same. I have collected a...
I use a HEI distributor on my 235 and it has worked flawlessly for many years now in my 56 Chevy Truck. I got it from Buffalo Enerprises in...
I have my 55 Buick completly apart and am starting in on the chassis. I have a 4 link kit for the rear end and am thinking about moving the rear...
I am getting ready to put a 71 Skylark rear end with the AirRide Tech universal 4 link in my 55 Buick. It seems like it is going to work very well...
I am running a T5 out of a S-10 truck behind my 235 in my 56 Chevy truck and it goes like a champ. It bolts to the bell housing, just needed a...
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