66 sees the light of day

[WkillGS]

Jim, the wiring diagrams are in the '66 Chassis manual.
It's online on the Team Buick site. You may need to be registered/logged in to open those links.
Scroll down to the 'Buick Library, History, and Stories' section:

http://www.teambuick.com/reference/index.php

[GS66]

Thanks Walt. I bought the body and chassis manuals last night so now I will have both. I like hard copies.

[GS66]

Update: "Dr." Starc called today and the patient is doing much better. Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath cured! We will be able to take her for a drive next weekend when at the Verona car show. Looking forward to it. We are still waiting for some front end parts to get that area up to par but the prognosis is good!

[cwmcobra]

Glad to hear the patient is making a full recovery.  The first test drive will be a lot of fun!   

Chuck

[elagache]

Dear Jim, Chuck, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Update: "Dr." Starc called today and the patient is doing much better. Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath cured!

That's great news!    What was the diagnosis and what sort of treatment was used to effect a cure?

Curious minds want to know!

Cheers, Edouard

[GS66]

One of the main problems was the distributor, which was installed poorly. He also changed the intake and carb to the complete Qjet setup I had. Also a lot of amateur wiring was pulled out and redone correctly including for the switch pitch convertor. The front end will need rebuilding yet as there are some well worn parts. Also corrected issues with the kick down. It's nice to have people who know nailheads working on the car for a change.

[elagache]

Dear Jim and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

One of the main problems was the distributor, which was an MSD Pro Billet unit.

Interesting.  When my engine came back from TA-Performance it also had a problem that was traced to the MSD distributor.  Rich, the guy who sold me the Sportsman EFI system, explained that MSD was in chapter 11 for a while before being bought.  During those "lean years" they appear to have had some quality control issues.

He also changed the intake and carb to the complete Qjet setup I had. Also a lot of amateur wiring was pulled out and redone correctly including for the switch pitch convertor.

Indeed it sounds like da' doctor was quick to spot the problems and knew how to remedy them.

The front end will need rebuilding yet as there are some well worn parts. Also corrected issues with the kick down. It's nice to have people who know nailheads working on the car for a change.

Glad you feel that way!  It is a relief when you have someone who really knows what he is doing working on your car!

Glad to hear that da' patient is on the road to recovery! 

Cheers, Edouard

[GS66]

We got to take the 66 for a drive Saturday at the car show, it really runs great. It has not run like that in years. The car likes the Qjet for sure. The redlines Starc put on for a stock look really chirp when the car shifts into second. Next it gets some fine tuning and some new Moog front end parts. Then it will be ready for the trip home, with a lot more power than it left with.😀

[elagache]

Dear Jim and mid-60s Buick caregivers, . . .

We got to take the 66 for a drive Saturday at the car show, it really runs great. It has not run like that in years.

Hurray! . .    I'm always happy when a "mature" Buick starts to feel like it is 40 years younger! 

The car likes the Qjet for sure.

. . . Not to be tempting you or anything . . . . .

If the car likes a Q-Jet, just imagine how much it/she/he would like a electronic fuel injection system!!

. . . . Just an innocent suggestion . . . . .

Cheers, Edouard

[GS66]

This project is winding down, time to make plans to get her home! We are really looking forward to driving this car again! Starc, thank you for all of your work on this car!

[elagache]

Dear Jim and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

This project is winding down, time to make plans to get her home! We are really looking forward to driving this car again! Starc, thank you for all of your work on this car!

Glad to hear it!  When you do get your pride and joy home, don't forget to take a few pictures to share with us.  Most of us can't ever see enough pictures of Buicks of this vintage!

Cheers, Edouard

[GS66]

If all goes well I will be bringing the car home Friday night.

[elagache]

Dear Jim and mid-60s Buick caregivers . . .

If all goes well I will be bringing the car home Friday night.

Glad to hear it!  Don't forget to post a photo or two of the grand arrival!

Edouard 

[GS66]

Loaded and on the way home!

[GS66]

I like Starc's new jacket!