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 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 [...]