SECTION 13-D 1956 BUICK CONVERTIBLE TOP POWER SYSTEM 13-12 OPERATION OF 1956 BUICK FOLDING TOP When the control knob is pushed forward, the feed wire is connected to the red motor lead and the motor and pump assembly operate to force the hydraulic fluid through the hoses to the lower ends of the double-acting cylinders. [...]
SECTION 13-G 1952 BUICK HYDRO-LECTRIC POWER SYSTEM 13-24 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF 1952 BUICK HYDRO-LECTRIC POWER SYSTEM The 1952 Buick Hydro-Lectric Power System is standard on Models 46C, 56C, 76C and 76R, and is optional equipment on Models 52 and 72R. This system provides power operation of the 1952 Buick folding top, 1952 Buick front seat, 1952 Buick door and [...]
GROUP 13 - 1953 BUICK BODY NOTE: For body information not listed above refer to Group 13 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 13-1 1953 BUICK BODY STYLES AND NEW FEATURES 1953 Buick Body Styles 1953 Buick Body style numbers are as follows: 1953 Buick Body Styles New Features 1953 Buick bodies are essentially [...]
SECTION 13-F 1951 BUICK HYDRO-LECTRIC POWER SYSTEM 13-24 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF HYDRO-LECTRIC POWER SYSTEM The 1951 Buick Hydro-Lectric Power System is standard on Models 46C, 56C, 76C and 76R, and is optional equipment on Models 52 and 72R. This system provides power operation of the folding top, front seat, door and rear quarter windows. The 1951 [...]
SECTION 7-G 1959 BUICK HYDRO-LECTRIC SYSTEM 7-12 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Description The hydraulic unit which is used in the Convertible bodies, consists of a 12-volt reversible type motor, a rotor-type pump, two hydraulic lift cylinders, and an upper and lower hydraulic hose assembly. It is important to note that the folding top cannot be operated [...]
SECTION 13-F 1958 BUICK CONVERTIBLE TOP (ALL SERIES) 13-16 INTRODUCTION (ALL SERIES CONVERTIBLES) The top linkage and the 1958 Buick convertible top trim for the 1958 Buick convertibles is very similar to the top linkage and top trim used on the past convertible model. The service operations, except for a few exceptions, are also the [...]
SECTION 13-F 1957 BUICK CONVERTIBLE TOP (ALL SERIES) 13-16 INTRODUCTION (ALL SERIES CONVERTIBLES) The following new features have been incorporated into the 1957 Buick convertible folding tops: Two locking handles are used to secure the front roof rail to the windshield header. "Floating" trim sticks designed to pivot with the movement of the top as [...]
SECTION 13-F 1950 BUICK HYDRO-LECTRIC POWER SYSTEM 13-26 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF 1950 BUICK HYDRO-LECTRIC POWER SYSTEM The 1950 Buick Hydro-Lectric Power System is standard on Models 56C, 76C and 76R, and is optional equipment on Models 52 and 72. This system provides power operation of the folding top, front seat, door and rear quarter windows. The [...]
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 - [...]