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Hi, I am giving up on the TreadleVac master cylinder I rebuilt, it pressures up somehow and causes the left front brake to stay on. I discovered if you reach into the master cyl with a screwdriver and push down on that valve sticking up, it releases the pressure. Has anyone ran intothis?

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Just wanted to update this thread, you'd never know my gears were pitted, now that I've driven her, the car is nice and quiet, no noise from that area.

What a sweetheart of a car, good find! Love it! And the best body style too in my opinion, the 4 door hardtop
I wish the Specials had that chrome on dash, just beautiful.

I've been wondering this myself, I've had good luck cutting springs, but the problem is you can't cut the rear springs, since they narrow on either end. Never tried heating, I'd say bagging is way to go overall.

My heater core is shot, I don't suppose anyone knows of a core from a newer vehicle that will fit, even with some heater box mods? It's a long shot, thought I'd ask...I refuse to pay $400 or more to have the old one rebuilt, when new ones from newer stuff are typically way cheaper and often easy to ...

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My current and only Buick The B-59 has alot of valve knock. It started when I switched the oil to a 10W-30 weight full synthetic oil. I tried to compensate for the knock by adding a 5W-40 and alot of Lucas motor oil. Its not as bad but it still knocks. It dont run hot or misfires but it just sounds ...

While taking my dash apart, I noticed 2 stainless steel plates under the upper dash overhang, I assume the fancier models have lights there?
I took a third brake light assembly from a '91 Caravan, cut the lens backing down and siliconed it into the holes where the plates were...tied them into the ...

Thanks 58Limited, that's been a confusing thing for me on forums, will try that out. I can't imagine why all 58 Buicks wouldn't have this issue sooner or later, maybe yours hasn't worn enough yet.
I think the biggest problem with the linkage is, it's mounted to both the engine AND the body...the ...

My Special has had an extremely irritating squeak that occurs at any time the car is moving and constantly at highway speed...a high pitched shreeking...imagine a knife edge against a piece of metal...just realized what it is - the throttle linkage bolted to the firewall. It's a vertical shaft held ...

Did you get the exhaust from Kepich? (klasskollection on ebay). I used him for mine, and so far it fits nice. Direct bolt in...cheap too.
No I got mine through classic exhaust, wasn't very happy about the fit...part of the problem is Buick must have used a different exhaust manifold for the ...

I have four hubcaps. There are little dings along the edges from removing and re-installing. The centers need to be replaced, replacements are available from CARS, Inc. If you are interested, make me an offer. I can send pics if you want.

I haven't found the truck letters yet, but I haven't gone ...

I would have thought it would be better to include at least '57 Buicks, as they are similar cars really, or even all '50's Buicks?

I wanted to update this, finally got the transmission back from the trans shop, $2000 later, and drove her at last on saturday...oh man, was that satisfying!! That long, gorgeous arched hood, huge wraparound glass, great feeling power steering, fantastic Buick ride quality...I just made a half mile ...

Thanks, I ended up putting it back in, bearings were in great shape...go figure.