simple? question, '56 Buick

my dad has asked me to start his '56 Buick and drive it around whilst he is out of the country.

problem is the keys he left, and I am sure they are the right ones, don't turn in the switch.

what am I not doing right?

it's an automatic and all mechanicles have been restored.

Paul

 

All I remember is the starter under the gas pedal?....OLDBEET

 

yeah, i was thinkin' the same thing...

 

Try pulling the key back slightly as you turn it. Sometimes when keys are cut, they are not positioned properly. Hope it works, Frank

 

it think it's a foot starter, the key is just to turn ign on and off. turn ign on and push gas pedal to the floor (or until it engages the starter).

 

foot starter baby, turn key to on, push the pedal to the floor, whammoo! should have ignition.

 

thanks guys,

It must be the key then, 'cause it sure don't turn in the switch.

Paul

 

Pump the gas three or four times turn on the key it only has one position on or off, then like they all said push the gas pedal to the floor and the starter kicks. Just be carefull when it cold if you go to pump it with the key on it will do wonders for the bendix on the starter.

 

paul, are you POSITIVE these are the right keys? is there a separate key for the doors or trunk? I have a few keys that have been known to start every 50's gm they come across... Its worth a shot. Wheres the car at, I would like to see it! -J.

 

Hi Justin,

it's in Bellevue just the other side of the 520 bridge.

my daughter is house sitting and my dad comes back this week I think?

I'll give her a call..

Hey, inquiring minds want to know.. did ya get the welder goin yet?

Paul

 

Nah not yet paul. Ive been working non-stop last few weeks. I'm chompin at the bit though! I'll get going in a week or two when I get a bit more time... -J.