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Great to see Phoenix activity on here... I subscribed and will definitely take my 53' Buick out to cruise central sometime soon... Saturday nights...
Can't wait to see more... this thread has motivated me to work on my 53' Super daily... I'm making progress, just wish I had your fabrication...
Teddy: thanks for those resistor wiring pics... definitely helped me. Regarding parts, I could use sill plates for both sides... other than that I...
39cent: you're right about the 53' special... and my car is a 53' super, and was 12v from the factory. After my initial confusion, I always...
Claymart: Thanks; I'm inquiring about that part today; to a few other sources. I totally agree, the ballast resistor should be a white rectangular...
Mr48Chevy: Thanks for all the help... you're absolutely right, slow and steady.... I'll eventually handle each of these issues in time. I'll...
Claymart: good call, I do need to change the body to frame mounts at some point. Still trying to decide if I wanna upgrade frame & suspension, or...
Tried to start engine a few times yesterday.. this time resistor got RED hot and was smoking... which concerns me cause its location is directly...
Tried to start engine a couple times right now.... this time resistor got RED hot and was smoking... which concerns me cause its location is...
Forgot to post link... here you go. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=841844&highlight=nailhead+resistor
Sorry, I mean the engine turns over but won't start... Sawbuck: The one thing that sticks out in your suggestions, that could be the problem is...
Gonna put in some work today... starting issue still there; bad battery swapped out for good one took care of that "click only" issue... but now...
Made a rookie mistake, need help!! I forgot take a very close picture of the wiring configuration of the ignition coil, resistor, and condenser....
Problem solved... most of you were right, it was the battery. My fault for thinking a brand new $150 battery couldn't have any problems. Full 12v...
Ron: This model was originally 12v, the starter is original, it's probably time to change the solenoid. thanks. 31Vicky: I really appreciate the...
Ron: I watched the headlights and they did go dim when I hit the starter button, but not really dim or off. I'll have my battery tested again...
Three days ago I went to start my Buick and, click, no luck. Then tried again... turned key to "On" position, and hit the black ignition button,...
I too have looked into creative ways to use the original roof skin to make a removable hardtop convertible on my 53' buick; or at least use it to...
Such a badass buick... I've been working on my 53' super for about 4 months now; this thread definitely motivates me to get my ass back in the...
Hnstray: ok, got it... I guess I meant to say "chopped top" vs "convertible"... that plan is out for now, gonna keep the hardtop. Maybe down the...
aw1950---> I appreciate the info, I've decided to keep the hardtop; convertible can wait until the next project. I stripped it slow and steady,...
So now that I've posted some pics of the car, I had a question about chopping the top to make it a convertible... (remember, I'm very green when...
You're the man... today I looked at this entire thread, WOW to say the least. My 53' Super project is currently in progress, down to bare metal...
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