SECTION 2-C - 1959 BUICK FRONT DOORS 2-15 DESCRIPTION 1959 Buick Front Door Assembly Typical of Sedan Styles The following phantom view, (fig. 2-11), is typical of Sedan style front doors, with the trim assembly and inner panel water deflector removed. This illustration identifies the component parts of the 1959 Buick front door assembly, their [...]
SECTION 2-A 1959 BUICK FRONT AND REAR DOORS 2-1 DESCRIPTION Extensive changes have been incorporated in the 1959 Buick front and rear doors. These changes, in most instances, require new and varied service procedures. The primary items of importance, due to their differences in design, removal and installation, are as follows: 1959 Buick Front and [...]
SECTION 13-O 1957 BUICK EXTERIOR MOLDINGS (SERIES 50-70) 13-40 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1957 BUICK EXTERIOR MOLDINGS (SERIES 50-70} The 1957 Buick exterior moldings are secured by any one or a combination of clips, screws, bolt and clip assemblies, and joint plates. Before removing any molding which has to be pried from the body, apply [...]
SECTION 13-K 1957 BUICK DOORS AND CENTER PILLAR (SERIES 50-70) 13-30 1957 BUICK FRONT AND REAR DOORS (SERIES 50-70) Many changes have been incorporated in the design of the front and rear doors which require new service methods. All 1957 Buick doors are equipped with a waterproof door inner panel water deflector which is sealed [...]
SECTION 13-B 1957 BUICK DOORS AND CENTER PILLAR (SERIES 40-60) 13-6 1957 BUICK FRONT AND REAR DOORS (SERIES 40-60) Several new changes have been incorporated in the design of the front and rear door hardware parts. Some of these parts, such as window frames on the 41 and 48 bodies and the 1957 Buick door [...]
SECTION 13-B 1950 BUICK DOORS AND COMPARTMENT LIDS 13-5 1950 BUICK DOOR LOCKS AND HANDLES Description of 1950 Buick Door Locks and Handles Each door lock is operated by a push button in the stationary outside handle and also by an inside handle and remote control assembly which is connected to the lock by a link. [...]
SERIES 70 All 1952 Series 70 models make use of advanced insulating methods designed to reduce engine and road noise and contribute greater to passenger comfort (illustrated in Figure 48). 1952 Buick Body Insulation Under hood insulation has been quadrupled so that nearly 100% of the hood surface is covered, and the thickness [...]
NEW COLOR COMBINATIONS In the near future, nine new color combinations will be offered on 1951 models. On approximately the same date, five current combinations will be cancelled, three of which are replaced by new colors. The cancelled combinations are as follows: Combination Number- Color 04 - Geneva Green 06 - Olympic Blue 08 - [...]
1957 BUICK BODY STYLES 1957 Buick Body Styles HEADLINER REFINISHING INFO. 1957 Estate Wagon Requests have been received regarding the proper semi -gloss lacquer colors to use on 1957 Estate Wagon headliners. There are four colors available. The "Duco" mixing machine formula matches for the colors are as follows: 1957 Buick [...]
1950 BUICK DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE REMOVAL Release the 1950 Buick door rubber weatherstrip at the lock pillar face to expose flat spring handle retainer. Remove screw holding retainer to pillar face. Pull retainer out until handle can be removed. 1950 Buick Door Outside Handle Removal INSTALLATION Door lock bolt by pushing to "up" [...]