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Congrats Adam.
I think that is terrific considering the short time you had to work on the car.

You should have no problem attaining Gold/Gold Senior in Springfield in 2015. I'm assuming you're not driving to Portland?

Absolutely. As load leveling, they should handle the extra weight well!

I have heard such good reviews of the Monroe Load Leveling shocks from the '59 guys, that I bought a set for both the '58 and '59. I think the shocks on the '58 were last changed around 1972. They were completely shot.

I had put standard gas charged shocks on the rear of my '59 about 5 years ago ...

Does anyone have instructions or measurements for mounting the rear view mirrors on the fenders?

I have a pair of the hooded mirrors and need a little direction as to exactly where to mount them.

Thanks,

It should be fine.
I had a '65 wildcat rear end that had excessive pitting. The rear end was rebuilt and the gears polished, but it still produced a very loud whine at speed. Mechanic said it was just annoying, not dangerous or going to fail.

I ultimately swapped it out for a posi just to get rid ...

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Is THAT what my car is supposed to look like?

Great to hear.

Let us know how that Kepich system fits.....I'm going to need a few soon.

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Thanks Adam.
Garage has been full with yard sale items for a few weeks, but as soon as I have access to flat ground again, I'm going to pull it and see how much sludge I have built up.

Does the engine have to be lifted in order to remove the oil pan?

If so, which mounts need removed?

I am not relishing the knuckle busting of loosening the motor mounts again.

Would you happen to have a center top rear bumper piece? (The piece that the gas filler door goes in)
I need one for my super that is chromable with minimal work or usable as a driver.
Mine has lost all chrome and is has razor rash surface bubbling across the bottom edge. It's the only piece of ...

MILESTONE REACHED!

looks GREAT!

The shop manual as usual, leaves a lot to be desired.

If you had been working in a Buick garage for years, then the information they leave out of the manual would be considered common sense.

Remember, these torque tubes had been around for many years.

I found it easiest to remove the carb and intake manifold, then I still had to loosen and pull the power steering pump out of the way.

Pain in the ass, if you ask me.....