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by BillS
Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:34 pm
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: Flight Pitch versus Variable Pitch Dynaflows
Replies: 11
Views: 41681

Re: Flight Pitch versus Variable Pitch Dynaflows

Tom,
If you are able to contact them, find out if they make the lip seals and any gaskets for the Flite Pitch. These are going to be a problem as they are unique to this transmission. The last source for parts was North West Transmissions and they no longer have any thing left.
Bill
by BillS
Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:04 pm
Forum: Authenticity
Topic: Under body colours
Replies: 5
Views: 21325

Re: Under body colours

The brake backing plates were not painted on any of the 1958 Buicks I have worked with. I have seem them gold or clear plated ( bright zinc) This probable depended upon the assembly plant and suppliers. The only backing plates that have been painted have been on restored cars (probably not correct ...
by BillS
Sat Nov 24, 2007 2:28 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Parts needed
Replies: 3
Views: 10370

Re: Parts needed

Peter,
There is a very active Buick Club in Australia. They are members of the Buick Club of America. There are a number of members that have 58s there. I believe they have a web site. These members may be a lot of help to find parts. I have had contact with some of the members several years ago ...
by BillS
Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:09 am
Forum: Authenticity
Topic: Under body colours
Replies: 5
Views: 21325

Re: Under body colours

Peter,
I moved this out of the private message to the postings for all to see. This way others may have some comments on this that could help
Bill

I can not give you an easy answer to what colors and paint should be on everything. The paint colors and if the part was painted, depend upon the ...
by BillS
Tue Nov 20, 2007 1:39 am
Forum: Authenticity
Topic: Under body colours
Replies: 5
Views: 21325

Re: Under body colours

Peter,
Did you get the reply I sent yesterday on this.
Bill
by BillS
Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:57 pm
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: Flight Pitch versus Variable Pitch Dynaflows
Replies: 11
Views: 41681

Flight Pitch Transmissions

Here is some info that might help. Buick Obsolete Parts in Reseda Ca can rebuild the Flight pitch trans. He now has the a way to rebuild the clutch discs. He sent me a set and they look very good. I believe he will sell the clutch discs to anyone. You will have to contact him. He is LaMar Wilkins ...