It's crazy how some cars are left abandoned for years until someone takes it and gives it good care. I got excited when the car's engine started when you put the motor oil in the car and it started to run!! It's a classic car with a lot of history, you don't see too many like her on the road anymore, she's a true beauty!!

She's a beauty. You can see them driving around on the old "Highway Patrol" television series. This one's in nice shape!

@StateFun

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Thanks! I hope to make her even more beautiful!

Love those old Buick's, I would like to see it completely restored.

On a Buick the gas pedal is the switch to the starter. Turn key to on and push the gas pedal.

@StateFun

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Yeah, gotta get the gas pedal first! Also gotta get the throttle linkage fixed!

@Ian-of9oi

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I forgot about that also.

@marauder600

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Had a pretty nice 56 four door that worked the same way. Two tone paint and was actually quite reliable!

@1940limited

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In this case the gas pedal is missing.

I learned how to drive on one of these. These old Buicks are bullet proof. I still see many around. Looks like a fun project.

those old cars of the fifties were totally awesome. I like to see those old cars revived. keep up the good work.

@StateFun

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Thanks! They have such good body lines!

You can't beat the old stuff!

Never owned a Buick, but wish I did! They seem to be ahead of their time in a lot of designs back then. Good diagnosis. Keep us informed on the Buick progress as these are becoming rare now.

@StateFun

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Thanks for the comment! Should have some fun videos on this Buick project coming soon!

Glad to see these old cars saved from going to the crusher even though they need a ton of restoration work.

I remember seeing one of those cars in a lot across from my girlfriends (now wife) neighborhood back in the 80s. Good see one running again.

Purchased a 1955 Buick Super 2 door 2 yrs ago. Goind to make a retromod for it with a 62' Nailhead 401 w/ two carbs. Love the olds cars !!

I enjoyed this, actually can't resist working on old cars or watching you do it! Lol

This buicks is AWESOME cars...just like the finish it has on the outside....

Thanks everyone for helping push me to 5k! Make sure to check out the next video in this series here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2WGlLWFcamwgNI.html It's exciting to see that y'all enjoy this type of content as much as I enjoyed creating it!

I love that car. Reminds me of so many great vehicles.

Красивая машинка ! Без этих машин вы не настоящие Американцы ! Молодцы что восстанавливаете свою историю и историю вашего Автомобилестроения ! Прекрасное видео и радость за вас !

@StateFun

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Thanks for the comment! It is a beautiful machine. I'm excited to work on restoring it!

@jpalberthoward9

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@@StateFun I hope you can get her back to at least a clean, presentable daily driver condition. A full on resto is mind staggeringly expensive. It takes Jay Leno money, but you can do a lot with this one if you're careful and creative. She's a sweetheart!

@StateFun

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@@jpalberthoward9 driver is exactly what I'm going for. Something that you're not afraid to take out rather than a show car.

@jpalberthoward9

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@@StateFun I had a fire engine red '59 Chevy Impala in the 80s. It was clean and straight, but the old 283 was toast. I found a wrecked 72 Nova, dropped in the 350, and voila! A beautiful '59 that ran like a scalded cat and was probably the most fun you can have with your clothes on! That car was my favorite of everything I've ever owned! Words don't express how much I love the old ones.

@Ian-of9oi

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@@StateFun I keep mine a “rough driver”. When I take you to car shows it gets a lot of attention. Also I like the reactions I get. Guys talk about cars they want to build. Makes to hobby more attainable for the average guy.

Sweet deal. I'm an old dude whose father drove Buick's until he passed in 67. My favorite was a 57 black special. Would love to have that car today. Looking forward to this build.

@StateFun

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It's been a fun project so far! Excited to see where the project leads me!

@thomasmadden2258

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Post 54 -56 crown association National headquarters bryton Ohio post sale it month ly letter to members

@Ian-of9oi

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I’m also a buick fan. I have a 57 special 2 door hard top. Built it about 10 years ago. Plan on having it forever.

@Ian-of9oi

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Actually started working on it in 09 so it’s been more like 13 years.

Would love to see this old classic fully restored to it's former beauty. I learned to drive on a '58 Buick and have owned several Buicks in my lifetime. Great cars!

@StateFun

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I'm not sure how much I'll be restoring. This is somewhat a learning experience for me, so I'll probably leave some work for the next guy. I plan to atleast get it running and driving with a good interior.

Your vidio's are the best. Love when a car like your's has been sitting for 30 to 40 yrs and you try getting it going! Thank You

Very nice work it's cool to see your interest and ability to bring older vehicles back to life. Keep up these videos. Thank you

Do more videos! I like when you do the stuff about the things!!!!

Had a Roadmaster that year! Condor yellow/Willow Green! Great buy for you!!!

I was nine years old when I saw the most beautiful ever come into the parking lot at the apartment building. A 1955 Buick Special, two tone paint. Bottom a " pearl" white, ( no rainbow) with a dark blue mettalic fleck. The chrome front. It was one beautiful car.

I’m picking up a 55 special next week and I’m going to use your videos to help me along the way, I’m not that big of a car guy but I’m sure this will help.

In 1960 I put one of those 1955 322 cu. In. Buick engines in my 1953 Ford 2-door Customline Ford.........It was a great swap from the old flathead to an overhead valve engine that is called a Nailhead today........It was also changed to a 12 volt system and my brother put resistors on all the 6-volt gauges so I could still use them........The engine costs 100 dollars used and I scored a 3 carb set-up for 50 bucks........All the adapters were home made except for the aluminum bellhousing......The car and engine ran great.......You can't beat those prices from years ago.........

@StateFun

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That's a pretty sweet upgrade!

Those two black pieces, that you said you have no idea what they are trim for the front seat bottoms. As you open either door, they will be at the he sides of the bench seat.

That's a beautiful car!💗💗 can't believe. Guy didn't want it!! I love those buicks and the fact it's a 4 door too!!💗 the wheels and tires and condition of the car is great too!! Thanks for saving this beauty!!😎👍

@StateFun

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Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the Sub!

Can't wait to see the progress. 👏

@StateFun

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Thanks! It's going to be a great project!

Love those old nail head buick engines Damn things are bullit proof

Take the starter and clean the armature and lube all bushings. Easy and free and usually works.Clean and lube solenoid,too.I have done this many times with about 90% success.

Congrats SF on ur newest 55 Buick Super. too bad it isn't a 2 doors car.. lets drive it home..

@StateFun

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Yeah, 2 door would have been nice, but much harder to find!

Good for you for keeping old cars back to life

Beautiful car can't wait to see more on this one. So I'm going to subscribe to your channel in hope's of seeing it get road worthy.

@StateFun

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Thanks for the sub! I'm already working on carb, transmission, and brakes to get it movable. Road worthy will be a bit between the interior and potentially exterior work I'll be learning to do.

Do more videos like that that is very interesting

Loved the repair/video!!! Looking forward to the next one!!! Please keep them coming!!! Take care, be safe, best wishes and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨‍🌾✝️🙏🎄☃️

@StateFun

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Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

Cool old Buick

Good luck. I really love that old school car. A car like that one was on a tv.cop show. 2150. Highway patrol. In the 50s.

@StateFun

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These 50's cars have such a good look to them for sure!

@davidlilly9698

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Thank you very much.

My grandad had a 1952 I believe when I was coming up in the early 50's,. Love the Buicks.

@StateFun

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That's pretty cool. I don't think I've seen any before now!

@bbrut3332

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My sister had a 52 Buick 2 door hardtop with the hipo twin carb straight 8 for driving to high school back in the late 50s. Penny loafers and petticoats we're standard attire for her and her girlfriends in McAllen,Tx back then.

Last car my Dad drove before he passed was a 55 ' Buick. I believe the black curved panels in the car go around the ends of the front seat. They look like kick panels to me. I hope you clean the Buick up and put the interior back together the best you can.

@StateFun

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Hmm. Guess I'll have to try fitting those when I get that interior back in. I'm not sure if I'm going to recover the existing seats or try to swap out for buckets in the front with a custom center console. The rear is a little tricky with the space it fits into.

@gears9741

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@@StateFun UPDATING THE INTERIOR WOULD BE NICE BUT, FOR THAT CAR ORGINAL MAYBE YOUR BEST BET. NOW, IF YOU COULD FIND A COUPLE OF BUCKET SEATS FROM A EARLY 60'S OLDS STARFIRE THAT WOULD LOOK MORE PERIOD. I'M NOT SURE IF YOU COULD ADAPT A FLOOR SHIFTER FOR A CENTER CONSOLE. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE WHAT YOU DECIDE TO DO.

@StateFun

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@@gears9741 I agree with keeping more period correct looking, not looking for race seats or new buckets, more likely old style leather. I don't think I'd move the shifter, but it'd be nice to have a console for storage and a couple cup holders!

@gears9741

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@@StateFun YOUR ON THE RIGHT PAGE FOR SURE. THAT'S WHY I SUGGESTED OLDS SEATS. THEIR WIDE AND MOSTLY HAVE CROME WRAPINGS AROUND THE TOP SECTION OF THE SEATS. CHECK THEM OUT. THE PROBLEM WOULD BE IS FINDING A DECENT SET.

@todddenio3200

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@@StateFun I would keep the original seats. They are more comfortable than you would expect. But IF you do decide to go with front bucket seats in it, I would recommend getting them from just about any early to mid 60s GM BIGGER CAR like a Jetfire, Riviera, Impala.... Basically any bigger GM car from no newer than 65 or 66 can look acceptable whereas newer one just look out of place in those 50s Buicks. car whether from Buick, Olds, Pontiac or Chevy

I had my uncles '63 Buick Lesabre with essentially this same "Nail Head" buick engine but mine was the newer 401cu in version, there was also a Wildcat version in the sixties with high compression and dual four barrel carburetors, available in the Riviera or Wildcat and later I think the GS models. Around '66 Buick introduced new ohv engine designs and retired the famous "Nailhead" configuration, so named for its flat valve cover and valve angle arrangement.

Sweet deal on her I've got a 53 Buick super with the 322 nailhead in it with a lot of custom ordered things on and in it

@StateFun

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Nice! Im sure it's fun to drive!

I had to subscribe. Great old Buick. These cars are nice road burners. Good luck with it.

Really cool! I got a 55 Chev. I worked on a few of those back in the 70,s . Great cars.

Amazing job! Always fascinating to see an old nice car coming to life again!

@StateFun

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Thanks! It was so exciting to hear it run that first time!

I like what you are doing, I'm glad that I have subscribed

I really enjoyed your video. I came from a Buick family and I’ve had many Buicks myself. Can’t wait to see your next video. 👍

great video! love to see the old ones get some new life.

Nice original Buick. glad you were able to get it running. She sounds good.

Love anything to do with cars,being a mechanic myself i came accross your channel today and subscribed,thanks for sharing and see you in your next video.

Love this kind off stuff! Can't wait for the second on this car. Thanks and greetings from Amsterdam

@StateFun

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Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

This is great! More on this car please!

@StateFun

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Working on it!

Like the beautiful Buick. Sounds like a keeper

@StateFun

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I'm hoping to fix and flip it. Gotta free up the cash to continue with the next project. Hopefully I don't fall in love with it!

@herbgreen3599

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I hope you keep it it'll be beautiful

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

@StateFun

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Glad you enjoyed it!

Like the video keep the project going i have a 56 special they ride awsome

Great video! I'd rather have this Buick than the 2000 LeSabre I'm driving now! Easier to work on the '55😁🛠️

I really love it. Please more of that car. You just don't see them any more. It's sad. It will drive.

@davidlilly9698

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Thank you. There was a car like that in a cop tv show back in the 1950s highway patrol. 2150.

That fuel pump is a combination fuel and vacuum pump, the vacuum half has a diahpram that runs the windshield wipers

Looks like a cool car.

Thanks for sharing your content on the great car.

Good to see a start-up video on a mid-fifties Buick. Some one wanted to trade a 55 Buick Special for my 57 Chevy 210. It looked and drove nice, but I was in love with my ride, and turned him down.

@StateFun

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That was probably a smart move, the Buick doesn't have the following or the cost the Chevy does.

Great Mr Jake outstanding proyecto,well explained thanks ,keep sharing,i suscribe wit My Bros continúe we loved those olds projec step by step jorge.thanks,Say hello.

@StateFun

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Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

This is great!! What fun.

@StateFun

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Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

Nice work!

thank you. more please.

@StateFun

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Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

Nice looking rig.

Check out Jay Leno's garage with his 55. Great. Video, ty. Burgandy and Doeskin would look good.

love it my guy

I'm only half way in, but my friend had a 57 special and to start buicks of that age you pressed the throttle to the floor. The ignition switch was just to turn power on to the car.

@StateFun

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Yep! Problem is, my throttle pedal was missing and more importantly, the throttle linkage on the carb was stuck! I've got it cleaned and working now though!

Years ago I had a Buick just like that.... I wish I still had it... it was an awesome runner but a real gas hog.....and the transmission is so smooth you cant even feel or hear it shift... If the electrical is right, it should start when you press down on the accelerator.

@StateFun

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It does start off the accelerator now, but the throttle linkage was stuck during this video

The two black pieces you didn't know what they were is trim that goes around the bottom of the front bench seat there held on by screws

@StateFun

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Thanks! I'm guessing it dresses up the seat brackets?

Love your show

My dad had a 54 Buick with the dyna flow transmission

Good show.

Great job 👏 love the channel

It would require a lot of work, but, it would be lots of fun seeing it being restored.

@StateFun

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Yeah, I'm thinking more "driver restoration" where it's not perfection, but still turns out nice and doesn't hurt the emotions if a rock dings it going down the road.

Nice project

HI MY SON AND I LOVE THIS CAR GREAT VIDEO!!!! WE DRIVE ONLY OLD CAR'S ,, WE HAVE A 1978 BUICK SKYLARK A RACING CAR ,,QUARTER MILE ,FAST ,,.. THANKS.. PEACE.. JAKE ,, GREAT CHROME.. WHEN YOU GET A GREAT CAR RUNNING LIKE YOU DID MAKE SURE YOU CHECK ALL!! FLUIDS RAD. POWER STERRING, TRANS.,, AND BOTTLE FEED WITH GAS UP RIGHT HANGING.. PART 2..

I would love to have that car🤩❤️❤️❤️

There should be a splash pan protecting the starter from water getting into the solenoid. Lots of times that pan is missing and the solenoid gets wet from driving in the rain and the starter won't work. The 4 BBL carb and manifold in the trunk is the right one for the car. The 2 BBL carb is from a Special, the smaller series Buick.

Great video! Just subscribed

Btw I just came across your channel!! Liked and subscribed!😎👍 keep up the great work buddy!

My dad owned a 1956 Buick super tutone green and white big block dual exhaust came out of the corner of the bumper and two door

@StateFun

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That sounds pretty awesome!

I think maybe you might be incorrect on the engine size. No it is I who is wrong. My dad had a 57 Special. It had a 322 cu in V-8. I thought the Super had a 364 in 57. But in 55 they all had the 5.3 322 cu in. The Super, Century and Roadmaster should have a 4 bbl, while the Special should be a 2bbl, I believe. My dad also had a 56 Super. I had a 53 Special for a short time when I first got back from Vietnam. All of them had the 2 spd Dynaflow. All Buicks in the 50s were great cars and I liked them all. The 57 my dad had was the car I learned to drive in (along with my grandpa's 49 Chev PU. But, I always had a soft spot for Buick. Would certainly be a good car to restore, in my opinion. Good job!!

@StateFun

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I was kinda expecting it to have the 4bbl carb when I bought it, when I try to search for parts there's a 2bbl and a 4 bbl option, and I can't imagine someone would take a 4bbl off to put a 2 bbl on, so I can only assume it's the stock configuration

Cool!!

Great vid, love the Buick!!!!!! 👍🙂

@StateFun

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Thanks!

@THROTTLEPOWER

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@@StateFun 👍👍

Have a happy holiday

@StateFun

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Same to you!

Rhe 322 NAIL HEAD was introduced in 1953, it made 188 H.P. and 256 ft. lb. of Torque.

Subbed and liked this video, hoping for more videos on it , straightforward motoring like that it has factory tinted windows .

Starter is on the accalarator . Half way down to start.

@StateFun

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Gotta get an accelerator pedal first! Also have to free up the linkage on the carb.

Just subscribed because I like the car and it looks like a great project. Best wishes for the Channel and life in general.

@StateFun

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Thanks for the encouragement!

Happy new year.❄️🙃😃🎉🎊🪅

@StateFun

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Same to you!

I enjoyed the Golden Retrievers. I want to thank you for not using the trite slang in describing a Buick engine of that era. I am confident that the heads are not made of wood and nailed to the engine block as I am equally certain that you can't put together an inline 6 Chevrolet by going to a hardware store and grabbing a bag of stove bolts. Folks are just being lazy. I like post war GM cars and trucks. Keep up the good work.

@StateFun

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Haha I hadn't heard the joke about nailing wood as a head for this "nailhead" engine. I appreciate the references, I had an inline 235 in my 66 c20 before the frame/body swap. Thanks for the comment!

30 years seems like a long time, but it was only the 90s

I seem to remember briefly driving a 38 buick about60 years ago while sitting on my dads lap.I think your engine is a 322ci

@StateFun

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Sounds like a nice memory!

If the picture is correct, this is a 4 holer... That would be a Roadmaster... The Super, Special, and Century we're 3 holers... Owned both

@StateFun

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In 1954 prior that's correct, but in 55 the super got em too!

@anthonylorusso7100

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The Century had 4 ports too in 56

My grandad had one of those.

That's a Beautiful car. I would have definitely bought it as well.

@StateFun

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Thanks! I'm excited to see what it turns into!

It the way there design so if you forget your key or loss you can still get home.. my dad's is the same way.. turn it to the left locks it

@StateFun

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Interesting. That's such a different design from today's standards!

Good job liked and subscribed

@StateFun

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Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the sub!

Yt just put up your channel good save i like the old cars an i subbed . Merry xmas from australia . 🇦🇺

@StateFun

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Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the sub!