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    hemmings column

    I wanted to see if anyone here has read the article in Hemmings Classic Car magazine, February 2008 issue, entitled :"The EPA wants to stop auto restoration" ,by Richard Lentinello. It is disturbing to say the least. It basically details proposed EPA rulings that would (will?)prevent the...
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    Part number help

    Hello, everyone. I need to see if anyone here has access to GM parts books. I need to confirm a part number. The number is 1392126. It is a planetary gear set. I am trying to confirm what it "includes". I.E. -If it is just six gears, or a complete carrier, with gears. Any help would be greatly...
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    Dead DynaFlow!

    Anybody ever seen this? -Sudden failure of the "planet carrier" in a DynaFlow? This part may also be called the reverse drum and ring gear assembly. (?) I was about to accelerate from a standstill in my '55 Special, with the tranny in low, which I do frequently for quicker acceleration. I hit...
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    Tranny interchangeability

    Here's an advanced tech question for all the Buick Masters: I have a friend that has a '54 Special with a stick shift tranny, and he wants to know what year transmissions interchange with his. I have read on here before that the specials used a smaller tranny than the other models. His tranny...
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    Anybody have '55 nailhead parts?

    Hello, everyone! I have a '55 special, and the engine blew up on me! I need one '55 264 or 322 cylinder head,with valves,and one connecting rod. 322 and 264 have the same parts in '55, except the pistons. I am on a tight budget, so any help would be greatly appreciated! I have a couple of holes...
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    1955 Special on ebay

    I don't know if ya'll surf ebay or not, but there is a'55 Special on there right now. What I find interesting about the listing is the fact that it is billed as a "41D Deluxe Special tourback". When, in fact, it is a model 43 R four door hardtop, like mine. There is also a lot of redundant...
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    Vacuum diagram

    Hello, all. I need a vacuum diagram for the A/C system on a '73 Buick Century. Anybody have one, and a way to e-mail it to me?--Thanks, Zach.
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    Electric wipers

    Does anyone know of an electric wiper motor that will fit a '55 Buick? One from a'55 Chevy looks like it might work, but I would need one to try. Has anyone done this? Or a similar conversion.--Zach.
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