1954 Buick Highway http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/ This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Mon, 21 May 2012 06:26:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/images/misc/rss.png 1954 Buick Highway http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/ HELP again. Need First gear for my 3 speed trans http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8329-HELP-again.-Need-First-gear-for-my-3-speed-trans&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 01:35:26 GMT I pulled the engine and trans from my parts car today and pulled thre cover off the trans and found 1st gear to not be in the best shape. Where can I... I pulled the engine and trans from my parts car today and pulled thre cover off the trans and found 1st gear to not be in the best shape. Where can I find and good one? Anyone have one laying around ? I'm getting ready to pull the Dynaflow out of my Special 2dr Hardtop and replace it with this 3 speed. Thanks again for whatever help you can give me.

Tony ]]> Technical Questions VTWINTONY http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8329-HELP-again.-Need-First-gear-for-my-3-speed-trans new guy in town http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8328-new-guy-in-town&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:03:43 GMT Hey all. I've just acquired a nice 54 4 door special. I've been working on oldies for a while now. Started with a 54 GMC 1/2 ton that needed a complete redo. hope that should be ready next year sometime. Then I got a 41 chev that was almost done, just to drive while I was working on the GMC. Last year I acquired a 41 Buick special that will need a complete redo when the truck is done. I've been having issues with the chev lately, and got tired of working on it more than driving it, and I came across this beauty 54 buick. so I brought it home. Now the chevs for sale.....any takers..
I do have one question to start. Being from north of the 49th, and having a car that is too, anyone out there have info on canadian paint and trim codes? I have a model 44-69D trim code 40, and paint code 462. any help would be great

Thanks

Rodger
another proud Buick owner ]]> Introductions Biomed http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8328-new-guy-in-town <![CDATA[Wanted: Pics of 54's with spot lights]]> http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8325-Wanted-Pics-of-54-s-with-spot-lights&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 18:45:55 GMT I've been kicking around the idea of adding spots to my Buick for some time now. Do any of you have pictures with some installed? Real or Fake, doesn't matter to me, just trying to decide before I drop the money.

Thanks ]]> 54 Buick Talk Inked Monkey http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8325-Wanted-Pics-of-54-s-with-spot-lights Looking for hydraulic hold down fasteners for the line on my SL? http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8322-Looking-for-hydraulic-hold-down-fasteners-for-the-line-on-my-SL&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 17:47:26 GMT The picture below is what i am looking for. Anybody know where I might be able to buy some? The picture below is what i am looking for. Anybody know where I might be able to buy some?
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]]> Technical Questions Joeri http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8322-Looking-for-hydraulic-hold-down-fasteners-for-the-line-on-my-SL No Fuel to Carb http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8321-No-Fuel-to-Carb&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 16:30:32 GMT Hello, My Special has been giving me problems the past couple weeks and Saturday it died. I drove it around the block and came back to garage to... Hello,
My Special has been giving me problems the past couple weeks and Saturday it died. I drove it around the block and came back to garage to lock it up and drive her home to wash and cruise around. When I got 2 blocks from garage it stalled out. The problem is that it's not getting any fuel to carb. I have an electric fuel pump with a gutted mechanical pump for asthetics. Gas should just pass through it. I'm thinking there is a piece of something stuck somewhere. I was thinking about bypassing the mechanical pump altogether. My Dad installed the fuel pump a couple years ago, but the gas tank is new, along with most of the lines and filter. He said when he gutted the mechanical pump that there are screens in there that may be the culprit. Does anyone have any experience with this or tips/instructions on how to cure this problem? ]]> Technical Questions jpeabody http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8321-No-Fuel-to-Carb NOS Foxcraft fender skirts for sale - Roadmaster/Super 4 door http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8318-NOS-Foxcraft-fender-skirts-for-sale-Roadmaster-Super-4-door&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 13:39:07 GMT Anybody interested in some NOS Foxcraft skirts for a Roadmaster or Super 4 door? I bought these a few months ago thinking they would fit my Century,... Anybody interested in some NOS Foxcraft skirts for a Roadmaster or Super 4 door? I bought these a few months ago thinking they would fit my Century, but I was wrong. The skirts look great and come with all the hardware including locks for both sides and keys. They are even in the original box and have the instructions! I paid $160 plus shipping, so I'm just trying to recoup some money. Thanks!


]]> 54 Buicks, Parts and Literature Inked Monkey http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8318-NOS-Foxcraft-fender-skirts-for-sale-Roadmaster-Super-4-door For Sale 1954 Buick Special 4dr $4000 http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8317-1954-Buick-Special-4dr-4000&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 12:30:41 GMT Need to sell my '54 Buick Special. It is a 4 door car. V8 (264), 3-speed on column, 12 volt, 115k miles. Someone before me has changed the rockers and patched the floor pan. The rear floor area will need some more attention as can be seen in pictures. The trim and chrome is all there and in ok condition. New headliner and the seats re-covered. Original door panels. Dash board is in great shape and gauges all work. Good radial tires and newer clutch. Great Sunday cruiser or start of restoration car. I do have the original AM radio for the car. I live outside of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Joe
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]]> 54 Buicks, Parts and Literature 1954Joe http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8317-1954-Buick-Special-4dr-4000 Best places to get parts. http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8316-Best-places-to-get-parts.&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 08:23:31 GMT Hey guys,
not exactly a technical question, but I've had an inspection done on Caldonia, and found out what she needs to get her roadworthy. I'm on the hunt for parts, and have found a number of them at reasonable prices on ebay.

One thing that has me stitched up at the moment, is having to replace my tail lights. Ive found some on 'classic nos parts' website, but they're $300 for the set. This seems like a lot to me. Any ideas where else I might find them cheaper?

The other thing I'm wondering about, is that they've said I need to replace the windshield. Any ideas? Its a Special Coupe if that makes any difference...

Thanks.
Frankie ]]> Technical Questions FrankieAlibi http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8316-Best-places-to-get-parts. Rocker assembly http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8315-Rocker-assembly&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 01:23:20 GMT Next weekend I'm taking a look at the driver side rockers, push rods and lifters to determine the cause of valve tap. I suspect a lifter that is not up to the task or a rod that had bent. My question concerns the ft lbs torque when reassembling the rocker assembly. The manual does not provide this torque spec. ]]> Technical Questions Avgwarhawk http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8315-Rocker-assembly Century more door in KC http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8314-Century-more-door-in-KC&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 22:29:03 GMT Here's my boat. I picked her up last year and have been driving her everyday since then. I found her on craigslist about 1 1/2 hours north of me. I got her from a friend of the original owner. She was bone stock except the original owner replaced the locked up nailhead with an olds 350. I absolutely love this car and cannot see myself selling her anytime soon. Things I've done to her include: Firestone wide whites, vintage dress up parts for the motor, new trans, hidden radio that uses the ipod, slammed with Jamco springs out back and cut coils in the front, etc. I just put on the lake pipes this week and I LOVE the look. Me and the Mrs have driven her all over the midwest and as far away as Austin. She just floats down the road.

]]> 54 Buick Showroom Inked Monkey http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8314-Century-more-door-in-KC New dude from Kansas City http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8313-New-dude-from-Kansas-City&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 16:12:34 GMT Hey all, new guy checking in. I've browsed the site a few times, but decided to sign up after running into another member at a bar. I've had my 54 since Labor Day weekend 2011 and I love it. I am a mental health therapist and can be found all over/around Kansas City. I drive the 54 everyday and have had it as far away as Lonestar Roundup in Austin Texas. Next weekend we're hitting the road again and heading to Rust Revival in Wayland Mo. Look forward to learning more about these beasts. ]]> Introductions Inked Monkey http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8313-New-dude-from-Kansas-City Proud Papa http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8312-Proud-Papa&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 13:32:33 GMT This weekend at our 5th annual national carshow there were three Buicks entered. all took trophies home. I am proud to say the my 1954 Special 48D... This weekend at our 5th annual national carshow there were three Buicks entered. all took trophies home. I am proud to say the my 1954 Special 48D took home it's first trophy, The pix below show car in primer 20 some years ago, car after first restoration ( a tired ragged sight.) and proud papa at show this weekend. You can see it has a way to go.
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]]> 54 Buick Talk Arnie http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8312-Proud-Papa For Sale 54 Buick Dynaflow trans for sale http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8311-54-Buick-Dynaflow-trans-for-sale&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 06:28:30 GMT I have a good used 54 Dynaflow for sale. I'd like to sell it before I pull it out so the buyer can see it in action. I'm getting ready to put a factory 3 speed in and no longer need it.


Thanks !

Tony 510-410-3039 ]]> 54 Buicks, Parts and Literature VTWINTONY http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8311-54-Buick-Dynaflow-trans-for-sale Rear end ratios http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8308-Rear-end-ratios&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 03:38:25 GMT Anyone know what rear ratios were in the 54's My Roadmaster had a 3.5 that was bad. I bought a good use one and it was a 3.7 Maybe the one I bought was not for a 54 ?

Mike ]]> Technical Questions mmsr54buick http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8308-Rear-end-ratios For Sale 54 2 dr Hardtop in Tx. http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8306-54-2-dr-Hardtop-in-Tx.&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 16:05:33 GMT all orig.blue with white top has vin tag....but I lost the title...... only rust is driver floor...put another rebuilt carb on her runs good.no... all orig.blue with white top has vin tag....but I lost the title...... only rust is driver floor...put another rebuilt carb on her runs good.no smoke,but havent driven it.brakes were working ,now are down.....$2750/offers....(is on dallas craigslist)............needs restored but all there except some body side mldgs...Email me for pics as I never can get pics on this site and get frustrated and blow it off gettin old I guess lynnbeam54@yahoo.com ]]> 54 Buicks, Parts and Literature lynn beam http://www.hometownbuick.de/1954/showthread.php?8306-54-2-dr-Hardtop-in-Tx.