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Ya dont know me but If you say so... I WAS interested in Hurst tires for my 55 and I was keeping a close eye on this thread hoping to see some...
Actually I'm a corrections officer for the state of Kansas with his own house 2 kids and divorced. Sounds like you're applying your life to me-...
Keyboard cowboy much? If I have good or bad experiences with products/companies- you bet I'll post up and I won't back down if someone attacks me...
Ah! Call me "newbie" to invalidate my comments-classy! I always buy what works best for me-duh! And you stated YOUR opinion...MANY times-move on?...
Gotta ask- you said you were "done" back on page 1. You best buds with Cody? Get a discount? I gotta ask because you've been the most vocal in...
Yeah! That pic is going to fix everything! (sarcasm) I'm glad Paul took the time to post, IF I choose to buy Hurst and IF I get screwed I'll only...
Dammit! Buicks not ready.
IT'S ALIVE!!! Lol You guys ever have one of those "DOH!! *slap forehead* I'm so stupid!!" moments??? I was outside for 2hrs double and triple...
Nah, I got it non-op. I tried putting the 2 wires from the start switch (on the carb) together but they have no power, either wire. With the key...
Also, how do I bump, jump the starter? On a ford I just connect the 2 sides of the solenoid.
These things tend to work themselves out, in the end. If they have poor business practices, products-they won't be around long. It's a shame Cody...
You're not supposed to post on a classy thread. PM them if you wanna talk.
ANY time a fellow rodder posts a potential issue with a product, CS etc-I listen, always will. Then I can make an educated decision on whether I...
My 55 special came from the factory with Belfast Green Metallic on the roof. IIRC many cars commonly came from the factory with metallics in the...
Okay, this ole girl is giving me fits, still no crank. I threw a test light around the engine bay and here's what I have so far (I went through...
Thanks for bumping this thread! Good tech. Wonder if this would work on my 55 special-
Got my eyes peeled out here in the sticks of KS.
I'm about an hour and a half (1 way) from Independence. (I'm in Kansas)
Great advise and info guys! Thanks very much! Trying to run down the list to find the issue. (I did notice my solenoid terminals look dirty with...
Thanks VERY much Squirrel!! I'm thinking it has to be neutral safety switch or starter relay. When I depress the gas pedal the battery shows no...
So I'm going thru the 264 nailhead in my 55 special; changed plugs Oil/filter Plug wires Fuel filters New battery Belt Etc etc I've got...
Thanks very much for the info guys! I was curious about suspension etc because I noticed many companies offer disc brake conversions, complete 4...
Yeah, me and my buddies have always called buicks, bufords. Not sure why, but we were at the high school drags back in the late 80's and there was...
Thanks and I plan on a build thread once I get into her. I'd like to know the answer as well. I'm assuming 54-56 olds and Buick are close not...
Great thread!!! Welp, picked up this 55 special yesterday. So had to show it. [ATTACH]Got a ways to go but that's the fun part. (don't worry the...
Hey! another Kansan. Great group o' guys and gals here.
That's what I thought as well, I'd have to alter the tailight housing, other than that I think I'd be close-anybody done this? I notice there's a...
I was thinking the same thing. I know Daytons are stupidly expensive so maybe I could swap em for what I want.
Orig Color is that mint green. I haven't decided on colors yet. One of my buddies suggested burnt orange above the trim and Gray or silver below...
Good to know-thanks Do any other parts interchange with the Tri-five chev's?
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