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Projects 1955 buick century

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Will Smith, Aug 10, 2019.

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  1. Will Smith
    Joined: Aug 10, 2019
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    Will Smith

    Looking for ideas on a good late model rear end for my 55 buick wagon? Im going to run original engine with 700r4
     
  2. Fabber McGee
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    I'm fixing to put a 9" Ford in my 57. Parts are plentiful, dozens of different widths and lug patterns, discs and many sizes of drum brakes available and best of all, I have several in stock, haha.
    I need to find a C10 pickup from the 60's to rob the rear suspension arms from instead of starting with nothing and building from scratch.
    What 700r4 transmission case will fit the old engine?
     
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  3. Hnstray
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    None bolt on as is......requires an adapter....

    Ray
     
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  4. BuckeyeBuicks
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    I want to see some pictures of the wagon. I have lusted for a 55 Buick wagon for years!
     
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  5. belair
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    You do know that there is a lot of fab to put in an open driveshaft in those cars, don't you? And if you want to be taken seriously, do an intro.
     
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  6. Will Smith
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    Will Smith

    I planned on the Bendsons adapter kit for the transmission. They run about $650.
     
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  8. Will Smith
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    Will Smith

    Not a great pic but the body is in pretty good shape with some minor floor pan rusting. I have recently added 2" drop spindles from fat man fab.
     
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