Recent content by wpruden

I have the engine running perfectly, re-built carburetor, electronic ignition, new plugs and wires, new rotor, new distributor cap, new vacuum advance (should have just bought a new distributor) had everything checked out by a master mechanic. in "park" engine revs up perfectly, advance operates...

Any help would be appreciated, I am looking for a pair (or one) of trunk lid hinges for a 1957 Roadmaster Riviera Model 73. The hinges on this model are a bit more complicated than the hinges on a Special or a Century. Any help or leads would be appreciated. wpruden@mts.net

1938 Buick Just got mine last summer, 1938 Buick Special with dual sidemounts. Spent some time today re-doing the louvers on the sides of the hood. Lots of buffing on the stainless, once that is done then going to paint the background of the louvers. Had lots of room in my new shop that I built...

problem solved Thanks for the info people! I have solved the problem (last summer) traced it to an add-on electric choke that was feeding power back to my coil and ignition switch. Ripped it out, problem gone!

57 stymied I looked in my manual as well but no luck. Another good place to post your question is on the Buick Club of America site. Those who know old Buicks are found there! Good luck....Wayne - 1957 Buick Roadmaster Model 73

:confused: 1957 Buick, 364 Nailhead, 4 barrel carter carb. Lately, after driving and engine is hot, (not excessively) I can turn off the ignition, my gauges shut down but the engine continues to run. To get it to stop I have been disconnecting the negative battery cable. Just breaking the...