HORN CONTACT LOCATION: The horn contact location has been moved up on the steering shaft under the instrument panel. GENERATOR MOUNTING: The generator mounting bracket has been removed from the right hand exhaust manifold. The bracket is integral with the right front engine mount. This new arrangement lowers the position of the fan belt and [...]
1954 Buick Air Conditioning Unit The 1954 Buick air conditioning unit as adapted to 1954 production has considerable changes and modifications. The changes are as follows: Check Valve. The check valve as used in 1953, has been deleted. No valve is being used. The receiver continues to be located beneath the radiator pan, [...]
1954 Buick Instrument Panel Introduction - Series 50-70 1954 BUICK INSTRUMENT PANEL INTRODUCTION: (Series 50-70) Fig. 26. The instrument panel on Series 50-70 is completely new. The panel is fabricated in two sections and both are bolted to the body. The top panel section is fastened by screws to the vertical panel, called [...]
HOOD: The alligator type hood is featured on all Series for 1954, however, the hood latch release control has been relocated to the front of the car just to the left of center between the radiator grille and the radiator grille frame. See Fig. 23. 1954 Buick Hood Latch The safety hook must [...]
STANDARD HYDRAULIC BRAKES (ALL SERIES) The standard Hydraulic Brake system remains the same except for the location of the hydraulic master cylinder and the redesigned brake pedal and splash seal. The hydraulic master cylinder is now mounted on the left side of the frame adjacent to the rear transmission support. From a service standpoint the [...]
A new type front end suspension and steering linkage is featured on all Series. The angle of the 1954 Buick front suspension has been rotated around the centerline of the spring, thereby increasing the wheelbase without increasing frame length. This type of front suspension provides easier servicing by having the shock absorber more accessible and [...]
CLUTCH (SYNCHROMESH): The 1954 Buick clutch control has been changed due to a desire for a shorter pedal to floor height for ease of operation. The pedal height is reduced 3/4" and the linkage adjusted to compensate for the change. The clutch assembly is the same type used in 1953 Series 40. The clutch pedal [...]
There are no major 1954 Buick Engine changes in comparison to 1953. The Fireball V-8 engines used in all 1954 Series are of the same basic design differing only in bore and piston displacement, compression ratio, power, and carburetor equipment. These differences are shown by Series in the following table: 1954 Buick General Specifications [...]