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Thank you. So is my theory right that I have to limit my mechanical to around 12-15 degrees total plus initial to get my 30 degrees?
Hey guys I just started playing with my Nailhead distributor. It's a stock 55 unit going into my 55 special 264 with dynaflow. I found that my car...
No I have a freshly rebuilt generator. It works fairly well I'm running right around 13 volts at idle
Ok so is there a more common carb I could run? The WCD and WGD for a 55 or 56 buick aren't all that common. Is there something like a 2GC that...
Really? Well I assumed the Carter would be a better carburetor considering it uses metering rods so it can change the fuel curve depending on...
Hey Guys I'm posting here because I think you might be the only ones that would know. I have a Stromberg AAV on my 55 Buick Special, it never...
I'm about to do the exhaust on my 55 Buick. Unfortunately it's going to have to stay a single exhaust with a y-pipe. Mostly because of the frame...
Thank you I will try to reach out to him.
It's more the mounting depth that I'm concerned about.
Hey guys I've played with this a few times and I really want to get it done. Looking for tips, tricks, and advice. I have a 55 special and because...
Hey Guys, my 55 Buick Special finally runs really good.I took it out for its first ride above 10mph, and I'm a little concerned about the brakes....
What do you mean .665 a mile? I'm wiling to travel because I want to go to someone competent, but at the same time I want them to understand that...
Wow I can't believe how much it went up
Hi guys I'm finally getting back into building cars again and unfortunately most of the people I knew are either dead or retired. I'm trying to...
Hey everybody I am actually close to driving my 55 Buick for the first time since I've bought it. About 10 years ago when I first bought the car...
I love those tail lights, what did you use?
Hey guys some of you may laugh at me for considering this but I really want to try. There is basically nothing out there for the 264 and 322...
I know this is slightly off topic, but I know of 2 Sun Analizers that are in danger of the dumpster in NJ if anyone is interested I can put you in...
Guys thank you for getting back to me, my machine is the E-1415-HD which from the looks of it is a 50s model. I didn't know the HEI tach output...
Hi guys I justed picked up an old Allen distributor machine last night. I want to use it to recurve distributors. I've heard there is a way to...
I've heard that the one from my 55 fits in a Buick with a straight 8. But I'm glad I'm not the only one interested in this. My goal is a mild...
OK Cool now we're getting somewhere. I'm going to climb under the car and measure my trans to get the first measurements online.... I'm going to...
I just wish I knew what year Buick did away with the Torque tubes, and if a Triple turbine would be the same length as my twin turbine. Or if all...
Thats an Awesome find. By the way Why is just one set of bores cut open?
I dont know if anyone has ever asked this question, I cant seem to find it. I know bell housings and designs have changed over the years, but do...
No one has any info on the brake swap?
Hi Guys, I have a 55 Buick Special I picked up a few years ago, that needs a full restoration. I havent touched it in years because I was broke....
I had the same thing happen with a few cars. I used the Prestone kit and flushed the hell out of the system. Then I shut off the hose and pulled...
My original plan was the scarebird setup. I like that it uses standard GM parts I can get at a local auto parts store noting exotic. its 70s...
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