1955 Buick need help... anyone

[Kurt]

I am currently working on a 55 Buick special. I feel like an idiot but i can't seem to locate a master cylinder for the brakes.

If anyone knows where it is it would be a huge help to me.

Thanks
Kurt



I've got pics if anyone wants to see her!

[Pat Kelly]

Have you looked under the floorboard on the drivers' side?

[Kurt]

No, but I will. I kind of thought it might be there but havn't been able to get it into the garage yet today.

I feel really stupid for not knowing this. I got the car running over the course of the last week, and now I can't find the m.c. GRRRRRR!!!

[Jerry]

Try:

http://www.kanter.com

For rebuilding or getting a rebuilt:

http://www.applehydraulics.com/brakes.htm

Another source for parts may be:

http://www.automobilearchives.com/buick_new_arrivals%20page%201.htm

(I didn't look through all the parts, you may have to call hte number listed or e-mail them.)

Don't know what years are compatible, there is a 1953 Buick 50 - 70 master cylinder on sale through eBay. Link doesn't cut and paste well, do a search on "Buick master cylinder" and you should find that listing.

Hope these leads help. FWIW, I use www.dogpile.com for a search engine, typed in "1955 Buick master cylinder" and found these and other links.

[Kurt]

Thanks I found it. It was under the drivers side. Thankfully the plug is still intact and theres no rust there... or anywhere really.

You all rock!!!!!!

[Kurt]

Here's a couple pics just incase you care.







Can't wait to sign that title and do some real work to it!!

[JWSanders]

WOW!!!

That is one fine ride!! It only looks a couple of years old.

I bet it turns a head or two going down the street.

No rust , eh? Colorado air must like metal a lot!

[Pat Kelly]

Now that I re-read the original post, I feel dumb. You asked where to find 'a' master cyl ....... not 'the' mast cyl.
Sorry

[prometheus578]

'Don't feel dumb, Pat"

I was gonna tell him to start at the wheel, and follow the brake line back...
It's like these damned new cars... where the hell is the fuse box?

[rover]

I once had a 54 and a 55, both specials. 54 with manual trans, 55 with dynaflow. Specials had the 264 C U engine. Very economical for it's day. Love the looks of the straight up and down valve covers.

[Kurt]

265

Shes got the Dynaflow matched up to a 322 fireball V-8. apparently they were 200 hp stock.


Sorry Pat. Gramatical errors run a-muck when I'm frustrated.