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Ok so I went out last night and started breaking my body mount bolts loose. Snapped two of them off....got two of them out successfully. So, I...
Does anyone know what the backspacing on 1951 Buick Roadmaster would be? The rear wheels specifically.
Oh sorry, it’s a big car. 1951 buick Roadmaster and it will have 4 wheel discs and has a small block Chevy in it
Ok so I’m putting a universal power brake booster and master on the firewall. I think I have room for a 9inch booster if I want. So should I do an...
Ok so I’m building my Buick and I have lots of stuff that’s going more modern. So the things I’m doing away with are, all stock heater stuff, all...
Yes sir, I would love to see those pics!
Does anyone know if the dash on a 51 Buick is welded in or bolted in? If it’s welded, what’s the best way to get it out?
When is that Buick show
So I have a 320 straight 8 and dynaflow trans out of a 1951 Buick Roadmaster. Not sure if it runs, but it does turn over freely. I am selling both...
I’d be interested in this as well!
Yes the lock cylinder is missing, when I look in to the hole I see a little rod/lever protruding I tried to grab it with some needle nose but...
Can anyone give me an idea on how to get in my trunk. I have a 1951 buick and the lock cylinder is gone and the trunk is closed. I would have to...
I wouldn’t use memory foam. Get you some 55lb 3 inch foam.
Very Nice!
Well it’s getting a 700r4 and whatever column I get will still be column shifter. So I should be able to adapt that to the 700 easily....I think...
Well, I’m going to have to rewrite it anyway. The wiring is completely shot, it’s just a fire waiting to happen
Ok, well that helps. I wasn’t sure if they had some oddball shaft diameter in the early 50’s or not.
Does anyone know if it’s possible to add an aftermarket steering column to a 1951 Buick. Do they use the same steering box as a 1951 Chevy? What...
[ATTACH] Well she’s home now
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Also I talked to FatMan fabrications and this is what he suggested for the rear suspension. He said they have done this...
Well after reading thru the 341 page Kustoms thread....I think I will paint it after all. I’m thinking a satin dark blue. With a glossy silver...
Just made it thru all 341 pages of this. What an awesome thread! It has given me much inspiration for my new project buick. Thanks to all that...
Will do, I’m definitely doing the v8.
Thanks rusty! I will definitely do that!
How’s this Buick coming?
That’s a good idea stooge! Wow that’s a big difference lol
Yes the whole drivetrain is still there and the motor isn’t froze up either.
That’s why I can’t afford paint...because yes I know how much all this is going to cost. Yes I plan on doing most of the work myself. Some of you...
I’ll be there for sure on Saturday!
Ok, so I have decided not to clip it. I’m going to rebuild the stock suspension, lower it and put disk brakes on it. What I can’t decide now is...
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