We have received many requests for installation instructions and a list of parts required to install lower side mouldings on Model 43, 46 and 46S jobs, not originally equipped with the mouldings.
Installation of these mouldings cannot be made in a hap-hazard manner. Very accurate retaining clip locations are required so that the mouldings will follow the 1950 Buick body contours, without gaping, and prevent a rust or checking condition between the mouldings and 1950 Buick body panels. The following installation procedure should be strictly adhered to:
- Remove door trim pads.
- Locate reference point ”A” on the front fender as shown in Figure 44.
1950 Buick Side Moulding Installation
A flexible steel rule is used for measuring the 12 7/16″ dimension.
- Locate reference point “B” on the rear fender as shown in Figure 45.
1950 Buick Side Moulding Installation Measurements
- Using a chalked cord, make a reference line as shown in Figure 46.
1950 Buick Body with Side Mouldings
- Using the dimensions given in Figures 47 and 48, prick punch each hole location.
1950 Buick Body with Side Moulding Measurements
1950 Buick Body Side Moulding Dimensions
- Drill all holes with a 1/8″ diameter drill.
- Next redrill all holes with a 11/32″ diameter drill except the 7/32″ and the 1/8″ diameter holes as shown in Figure 48. NOTE: Step # 6 must be completed first, or possible damage to the paint and sheet metal will result.
- Install the moulding clips, shown in Figure 49, in the mouldings as shown in Figures 47 and 48.
1950 Buick Moulding Clips
- With the front door open install the door mouldings.
- File the front fender to clear the door mouldings.
- Install the remaining mouldings. NOTE: The gravel shield in the front half of the rear fender on the two door models must be removed in order to install the holding nuts.
- Line up mouldings by tapping them into place. To tap the mouldings into alignment, first place a small wooden block on the moulding and gently tap the block with a hammer.
- Replace the door trim pads.
The following parts are necessary to install the chrome lower side mouldings:
Group No. Part No. Description
1950-43
8.147 1339527 Moulding-Front Fender Side
8.132 1339521 Moulding-Front Door Lower Side
8.132 1339525 Moulding-Rear Door Lower Side
8.185 1339531 Moulding-Rear Fender Side
8.147 1340837 Clip
12.118 4568386 Clip (Front Fender Side Mldg. to Front Fender-Rear Location
8.921 446058 Nut-(4 Front Fender) (8Rear Fender)
8.188 1333864 Bolt-Tee Head (Rear Fender-Rear)
12.118 4574666 Clip-Front & Rear Door (Rear)
12.118 4575755 Clip-Rear Door (Front)
8.915 121743 Nut
8.927 431551 Washer
8.930 431535 Washer
8.977 118575 Screw -Sheet Metal
8.977 431588 Screw-Sheet MetalGroup No. Part No. Description
1950-46-46S
8.147 1339527 Moulding-Front Fender Side
8.132 1339522 Moulding-Front Door Lower Side
8.185 1339532 Moulding-Rear Fender Side
8.147 1340837 Clip
12.118 4568386 Clip (Front Fender Side Mldg. To Front Fender-Rear Location)
8.921 446058 Nut ( 4 Front Fender)(14 Rear Fender)
8.188 1333864 Bolt-Tee Head (Rear Fender-Rear)
8.915 121743 Nut
8.927 431551 Washer
8.930 431535 WasherThe Flat Rate Time for installing these mouldings is as follows:
DOOR LOWER TRIM PAD- R&R (ONE SIDE) 1-800
Front .7
Rear .6INSTALL CHROME SIDE MOULDINGS(ONE SIDE) (Door Lower trim pad removed) 11-131
43 1.0
46-46S 1.0In order to improve weather sealing, new sealing and weather stripping operations were used around doors and along the side roof rail sections of late production 1949 Series 70 Riviera Models. In addition, new chromium plated sealing strips were incorporated over the rear quarter window sections.
These improved weather sealing operations can be used on earlier production jobs, if necessary, by following the procedures outlined later in this article.
Parts required are as follows:
Group Part No. Item
11.031 4582960 Strip, Rear Quarter Window Sealing –Right
11.031 4582961 Strip, Rear Quarter Window Sealing –Left
8.977 445974 Screw, Rear Quarter Window Sealing Strip (2 required)
10.694 4174406 Strip, 3/8″ diameter sponge rubber (supplied in 25 ft. lengths)REAR QUARTER WINDOW ADJUSTMENT AND ALIGNMENT (Refer to Figure 50)
1950 Buick Trim Rear Quarter Window Weatherstrip
To insure proper operation and sealing conditions at the rear quarter window areas, the following items should be inspected:
- Check the operation of rear quarter windows and adjust to eliminate any looseness, or excessive friction as explained on Page 26 of the 1949 Special Sport Coupe Body Manual.
- If necessary, carefully trim the upper end of the rear quarter window weatherstrip located on the forward edge of the rear quarter window to fit the side roof rail weatherstrip as noted in Figure 50.
- Seal between the glass and frame with 3M Autobody Sealer, if the glass channel filler is torn or short, as noted in Figure 50.
SEALING OPERATIONS ON DOOR INNER PANEL (Refer to Figure 51)
1950 Buick Door Sealing Operation
SEALING OPERATIONS
Apply 3M Autobody Sealer in the following locations:
- Between the inside surface of metal and the outer surface of deflector.
- At lower rear corner of the deflector opening.
TAPING OPERATIONS
Apply waterproof tape or cement sections of imitation leather at the locations noted below. Use 3M Weatherstrip Cement for cementing operations.
- Around the trim pad tab. (View “C”)
- Over opening at top rear corner of deflector. (View “B”)
- At lower end of ventilator division channel support. (View “D”)
- Over the two access holes at bottom of door.
- Over the two access holes in the deflector.
REAR QUARTER WINDOW SEALING STRIP INSTALLATION (Refer to Figure 52)
1950 Buick Rear Quarter Window Sealing Strip Installation
- To install and properly seal the rear quarter window sealing strips, first remove the side roof rail weather strips, weatherstrip retainers, side roof rail lower molding assembly, and weatherstrip retainer gaskets. Removal procedure is the same as on convertible styles.
- Caulk down any high spots on the bottom surfaces of the side roof rails if necessary as indicated in View “B”.
- Cement the side roof rail weatherstrip retainer gaskets to the roof rails with 3M Weatherstrip Cement.
- Position the new rear quarter window sealing strips on the roof rails over the rear quarter windows so the forward edges clear the door window glass frames. Then, trim the rear ends so they fit the top of the 1950 Buick body reveal molding as shown in View “D”.
- Apply continuous beads of 3M Autobody Sealer to top surfaces of the sealing strip attaching flanges and weatherstrip retainers and bottom surface of weatherstrip gasket as shown in View “B”.
- Attach the side roof rail lower molding assembly, sealing strips, and weatherstrip retainers to the side roof rail as shown in Views “B” and “C”.
NOTE: A hole must be drilled in the side roof rail and weatherstrip retainer and a new screw used at the forward end of the new sealing strip. This can be done prior to Step #6, using the hole in the for ward tab of the sealing strip as a guide. - Carefully raise the rear quarter window and adjust the sealing strip inward or outward so that a light brushing contact is obtained between the rear quarter window frame and the “pile” of the sealing strip.
- Install the side roof rail weatherstrip in the retainer, giving special attention to the fit at the front end where it meets the windshield pillar weatherstrip as indicated in View “E”.
- Cement a 1″ section of 3/8″ diameter sponge rubber between the weatherstrip lip and sealing strip with 3M Weatherstrip Cement as shown in View “C”. The forward end of the sponge rubber should be “flush” with the forward end of the sealing strip.
- Seal between sealing strip and side roof rail with 3M Body Caulking Compound as shown in View “C”. Seal should be applied along en tire length of sealing strip.
- Apply 3M Body Caulking Compound as shown in View “A” to seal notch at roof panel in front corner of drip molding.
- Apply 3M Body Caulking Compound at forward end of side roof rail retainer as shown in View “E”.
- Apply pyroxylin glazing putty in roof panel to drip molding joint, as shown in View “C”.
DOOR WINDOW, DOOR VENTILATOR AND FRONT BODY PILLAR ADJUSTMENTS
After the installation of the rear quarter sealing strips, the following operations should be performed. Some of these operations are de scribed and illustrated in the 1949 Service and Construction Manual for the Special Sport Coupe models and, to assist in the field operation reference will be made to the Manual.
- To obtain a satisfactory seal between the top of the door window and ventilator frames and side roof rail weatherstrips, the following adjustments may be necessary:
- Adjust the door ventilator and door glass as outlined on Pages 37 and 38 of the 1950 Buick Body Manual.
- U the above operation does not provide sufficient downward adjustment, the entire door can be lowered on the hinges, as outlined under “Adjustment of Doors” on Page 41 of the Manual.
NOTE: Do not replace the door trim pad at this time if it has been removed.
- Check the door hinge and lock pillar weather strips, recementing any loose sections. When necessary, make up and cement a rubber shim between the door and weatherstrip, as shown in Figure 53, to obtain a satisfactory seal between the door weatherstrip and front body hinge pillar at the creaseline section. This same method of shimming can also be used at the creaseline on the lock pillar side of the door, when necessary.
NOTE: Use 3M Weatherstrip Cement in all of the above operations. - Grind back the door flange at the top of the hinge pillar sufficiently to permit the door hinge pillar weatherstrip to effect a sealing con tact with the 1950 Buick body hinge pillar. The metal should then be repainted in the rework area.
- Seal the joints between the ventilator division post and lower ventilator weather strips, as indicated, using 3M Autobody Sealer.
- Seal under the lip of the ventilator weatherstrip with 3M Weatherstrip Cement as shown in Figure 53.
1950 Buick 3M Weatherstrip Cement
- Cement a piece of sponge rubber inside the ventilator division posts, as illustrated in Figure 54, using 3M Weatherstrip Cement.
1950 Buick 3M Weatherstrip Sponge Rubber
- Seal the joints around the ventilator weatherstrip retaining clip with 3M Body Caulking Compound as shown in Figure 55.
1950 Buick Door Ventilator Weatherstrip
- Cement a 3/8 diameter section of sponge rubber filler sixteen (16) inches long between the sealing lips of the windshield pillar weather strip, as shown, using 3M Weatherstrip Cement.
- In case water is trapped inside the door by the door bottom weatherstrip, notches should be cut in the sealing lip at the door drain slots, as indicated in Figure 56.
1950 Buick Door Drain Slots
The edges of the cut should be coated with 3M Weatherstrip Cement to prevent the rubber from soaking up water.
- Check the doors for water leaks at the inner panel and, when necessary, seal as specified on Page 68 of this bulletin.
- If necessary, caulk the top of the door lock pillar forward to gain necessary clearance for the proper sealing contact of the weatherstrip at this location. Caution should be exercised so that operation of the door glass is not affected.
If a case is encountered where the front seat cushion stabilizer wires have slipped through their retaining clips and have punctured the cushion side trim, they may be refastened as outlined in the following procedure.
FRONT SEAT CUSHION STABILIZER WIRE RETENTION
- Remove front seat assembly from 1950 Buick body and place upside down on a clean bench.
- Slide stabilizer wires “A”, as shown in Figure 57, through any clips from which they may have become disengaged.
1950 Buick Front Seat Cushion Stabilizer Wire
- Carefully remove clips “B” from the inner end of each stabilizer wire.
- Bend the inner end of each wire and refasten to the zig-zag spring as shown in Figure 58, with the same clip removed in Step # 3.
1950 Buick Front Seat Cushion Retaining Clips
NOTE: The assembly illustrated is the solid back style. Split back styles may be reworked similarly although the center support “C” is wider than that shown in the illustration.
- Clinch all remaining clips on stabilizer wires to provide proper retention.
- Repair or replace trim as required.
- Reinstall front seat assembly.
A satisfactory method of treating front door lock cylinders to reduce the effect of freezing conditions has been developed. The treatment is comprised of a paraffin and carbon-tetrachloride mixture applied according to the following procedure.
The paraffin treatment is effective, however, only on second type push button lock cylinders such as illustrated in other procedure. These are identified by a swinging shutter and rectangular slot.
- Dry out the lock cylinder by directing a stream of compressed air into the push button and by focusing a heat lamp on the handle for approximately 10 minutes. Do not heat panel to the extent the heat will damage the paint.
- Make up a solution of 1 part melted paraffin (stocked in most grocery stores) and 19 parts carbon tetrachloride in an amount just sufficient to fill a gun-type oiler. CAUTION: Fumes of carbon tetrachloride should not be breathed. The carbon tetrachloride dissolves the paraffin and evaporates after application, leaving a thin film of paraffin on all wetted surfaces. A gun-type oiler can be used for applying the solution.
- Apply the solution around the edge of the lock cylinder face as shown in Figure 59. Press the gun nozzle against lock cylinder face to allow flow of solution between cylinder and push-button cap. DO NOT GET SOLUTION IN THE KEY OPENING.
1950 Buick Door Lock Cylinder
- Depress the push button part way and apply the solution around the button-to-handle joint as shown in Figure 60.
1950 Buick Door Lock Cylinder Anti-Freeze
- Clean off any excess solution from the handle assembly.
- To insure complete evaporation of the carbon tetrachloride inside the handle assembly, reheat the handle with the heat lamp or blow a stream of compressed air into the push button.
It has been brought to our attention that some confusion exists when ordering paint for 1950 models by color combination number rather than by the Duco paint number. This confusion is caused by the fact that the original 1950 Series 40 models were assigned 1949 combination numbers. When the entire 1950 line was introduced, the color combination list was revised, with the result that first and after job Series 40 cars may have the same paint combination number with entirely different colors. Future trouble can be avoided by checking Series 40 serial numbers before placing orders for paint. For your convenience a list of first and after job paint combination numbers follows:
Series 40 First Jobs Up to Serial Nos.
1-5436911
2-5441869
3-5448095
7-5480160
4-5455922
5-5470464
6-5475397Combination Number Color Duco Number
01 Carlsbad Black 246-2313
03 Sunmist Grey 260-55245
04 Verde Green 246-51252
08 Cumulus Grey 246-55066
09 Regency Blue 202-39286
10 Allendale Green 202-36721
12 Royal Maroon 202-55104M
13 Cirrus Green 202-55346
15 Calvert Blue 202-36313
16 Mariner Blue 202-55457
17 Nickel Grey 202-39111Series 40 After Jobs
Combination Number Color Duco Number
01 Carlsbad Black 246-2313
*t02 Cumberland Grey 202-55522
03 Verde Green 246-51252
04 Imperial Blue 202-55514
05 Sunmist Grey 260-55245
06 Allendale Green 202-36721
07 Royal Maroon 202-55104-M
t08 Cirrus Green 202-55346
10 Olympic Blue 202-55523
t11 Verde Green-Upper 246-51252
Cirrus Green-Lower 202-55346
12 Imperial Blue-Upper 202-55514
Olympic Blue-Lower 202-55523
*t13 Sunmist Grey-Upper 260-55245
Cumberland Grey-Lower 202-55522
14 Geneva Green 202-55565
*t15 Cumberland Grey 246-55574
*t16 Sunmist Grey-Upper 260-55245
Cumberland Grey-Lower 246-55574
17 Niagara Green 246-55586
18 Calvin Grey 246-55589
t20 Meredith Green 246-55588
21 Verde Green-Upper 246-51252
Niagara Green-Lower 246-55586
22 Carlsbad Black-Upper 246-2313
Calvin Grey-Lower 246-55589t Combinations now discontinued
* Paint formulas revised with accompanying change in combination number.
In addition, the combinations listed above for Series 40 after jobs are also applicable to 1950 Series 50 and 70 cars. The following colors are available on Models 56C and 76C only.
Combination Number Color Duco Number
9 Old Ivory 246-50145
19 Barton Gray 246-55587The following combination is available only on Model 56R at extra cost and models 75R and 76R at no extra cost.
Combination Number Color Duco Number
23 Imperial Blue-Upper 202-55514
Barton Grey-Lower 246-55587To improve the retention at the outer molded ends of the windshield header weatherstrip, Group 14.060Part No. 4594737, the weatherstrip is now to be installed underneath the front body hinge pillar pinchweld finishing molding after the molding has been reworked by trimming the upper end.
The original procedure for installing the windshield header weather strip, as outlined in Step 3 on page 3 of the Fisher Body attachment to BPS 2.28L dated August 15, 1950is, therefore, superceded in its entirety by the following procedure:
Step 3, Install the windshield header weatherstrip as follows, using 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive for all cementing operations:
- Remove the front body hinge pillar pinchweld finishing moldings from each side.
- Cement outer molded caps of weatherstrip to windshield pillar. Both right and left caps should be fitted before the center portion of weather strip is fitted to flange on header.
- After positioning and cementing the molded end caps, cement and fit the center portion of the weatherstrip to the windshield header.
- Trim off the upper end of the front body hinge pillar pinchweld finishing molding as shown in Figure 61.
1950 Buick Windshield Header Weatherstrip
Both the first type and the second type moldings are shown to illustrate the different hole positions. The trimming operation is the same for both types.
- Apply a bead of 3M Autobody Sealer to the pillar in the location as shown in Figure 62.
1950 Buick Windshield Header Weatherstrip Illustration
- Install the finishing molding to the 1950 Buick body with the upper end lapped over the windshield header weatherstrip as shown.
- To complete the operation, position and install the weatherstrip retaining plate on the windshield header .
A service method for stiffening the front seat cushion and back springs on 1950 models has been developed to provide additional support for owners of abnormal weight.
A service package, Front Seat Cushion and Back Helical Tie Wire, Group 11.419, Part No. 13905419 has been prepared for this operation.
The package contains 3 helical tie wires and 65 steel clips. Installation is as follows:
INSTALLATION OF HELICAL TIE WIRE ASSEMBLIES TO THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SPRING ASSEMBLY
- Remove the front seat from the 1950 Buick body.
- Position and clip the helical tie wire assemblies “A” and “B” to the zig-zag spring units so the¥ attach to the same line of loops that the “end assembly helical tie wires” are clipped to as shown and noted in Figure 63.
1950 Buick Stiffening Front Seat Springs
- Position and clip the helical tie wire “C” to the zig-zag spring as shown.
1950 Buick Front Seat Springs
NOTE: The stiffness of the seat should then be checked and if more support is required, additional helical tie wires can be clipped to adjacent loops of the spring units.
INSTALLATION OF HELICAL TIE WIRES TO FRONT SEAT BACK SPRING ASSEMBLY
- Remove the front seat assembly from car.
1950 Buick Front Seat Wire Assembly
1950 Buick Seat Wires
- Remove the front seat back panel.
- Position and clip the helical tie wire to the loops of the zig-zag spring units and attach with a hog ring as shown. This operation should be performed at both ends of the helical tie wire to prevent end movement of the tie wire assembly.
NOTE : If more support is desired in the seat back assembly, additional tie wire assemblies can be clipped to adjacent loops of the zig-zag spring units.
Tail Gate brace rattles on 1950 Estate Wagons can be reduced or eliminated by the following procedure.
- Drill 1/4″ holes through the gate and rear floor mouldings at each side (total of 4 holes) at locations shown in Figures 67 and 68.
1950 Buick Tail Gate Moulding
1950 Buick Tail Gate Parts
- Remove the mouldings and drill 3/8″ holes in the wood behind the 1/4″ moulding hole locations. These holes should be about 3/8″ deep.
- Reinstall the mouldings and insert Group 10.587, Part No. 4115282 rubber bumpers in the 1/4″ holes.
- Install 2 Group 10.587, Part No. 4076899 bumpers as shown in Figure 68. The inside top corner of the bumpers should be flush with the top of the rear compartment floor.
- Cut 2 additional bumpers from 1/8″ x 1/2″ sponge rubber strip and install on the inside of the tail gate side frames as shown in Figure 67.
- Tighten all bolts and screws in, and in the vicinity of, the tail gate.
If trouble is encountered with waterleaks around the tail gate seal a late production type seal should be installed. This seal can be obtained from the Ionia Manufacturing Company, Ionia, Michigan, under Part No. 80601.
In those cases where the front body hinge pillar lower weatherstrip, Group 10.6949 Part Nos. 4592308 Right and 4592309 Left, has been torn or mutilated, the following installation procedure for the replacement weatherstrip should be followed.
- Remove the front door sill plate.
- Remove the damaged front body hinge pillar lower weatherstrip from the body and clean off all dried cements and sealing compounds from the rocker panel and body hinge pillar.
- Position a new hinge pillar weatherstrip on the 1950 Buick body as shown in Figure 69.
1950 Buick Front Body Hinge Pillar Lower Weatherstrip
- With a new weatherstrip in position, carefully open and close the door observing the amount of contact between the hinge pillar weatherstrip sealing lip and the bottom surface of the door inner panel. A brushing contact should be obtained between the door inner panel surface and the hinge pillar weatherstrip. In the event the clearance between the door inner panel and rocker panel is insufficient and would result in damage to the new weatherstrip, the following rocker panel and door bottom panel caulking (hammering) operations should be performed.
- After removing the new weatherstrip from the 1950 Buick body, carefully caulk (hammer) the rocker panel down in the areas indicated by the dotted lines in Figure 70, to obtain the necessary clearance for the hinge pillar weatherstrip.
1950 Buick Front Body Hinge Pillar Lower Weatherstrip Adjustment
- Reinstall the hinge pillar weatherstrip to the 1950 Buick body using 3M Weatherstrip cement and the attaching screws.
- Re-check contact of weatherstrip with door bottom and if additional clearance is still required it can be obtained, without removing the weatherstrip, by caulking (hammering) the door panel slightly upward.
- Apply 3M Auto Body sealer to the rocker panel and re-install the door sill plate.
On 1950 Model 52 and 72 Sedans, a condition may be encountered where the rear quarter ventilator windows become disengaged at the upper pivot. This condition may be corrected as outlined in the following procedure:
- Remove rear seat cushion, seat back and rear quarter ventilator garnish molding assembly.
- Loosen headlining and boarded trim panel over rear quarter ventilator sufficiently to gain access to the ventilator upper support screws.
- Loosen rear quarter side trim panel at the upper rear corner and swing away from wheelhouse, as shown in Figure 71.
1950 Buick Rear Quarter Vent Windows
- Remove ventilator assembly.
NOTE: Save any shims which may be located between the ventilator upper support and the inner side roof rail extension, as shown at “A” in Figure 71.- Check the amount of engagement of the upper pivot as follows:
- Tighten upper pivot stud ”B” securely against pivot support boss “C”, as shown in Figure 72.
1950 Buick Rear Quarter Vent Windows Pivot Stud
- While applying hand pressure laterally against the ventilator window, slowly back off upper pivot stud from the support until the point of disengagement of the ventilator is reached. Then measure distance “X” shown in Figure 72.
- If dimension “X” is less than 1/8″ the upper pivot support boss ”C” must be filed or ground down 1/16″ to provide additional engagement, as indicated by dotted line on support boss “C” in Figure 72.
NOTE: Do not cut into the base portion of the pivot support.- Install ventilator assembly in 1950 Buick body. The shims which were indicated at “A” in Figure 71 should be replaced. If there are no shims at this location, install a 1/16″ waterproof cardboard shim at each support.
- Cement outer lip of ventilator weatherstrip to the reveal molding with 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive.
- Refasten loosened trim; install garnish molding assembly, seatback, and seat cushion.
We have had a few reports of water entering the folding top compartment, on convertible models, by flowing down the top material side binding. This condition can be corrected by cementing and sewing a small enameled drill (fabric) deflector on the binding as follows:
- Chalk-mark the top material side binding at the reveal line where the binding enters the rear quarter window gutter.
- Raise folding top to half-open position and pull bound edge of top material up from folding top compartment, as shown in Figure 73.
1950 Buick Convertible Top Compartment
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove screws securing flap of top cover in folding top compartment.
- Secure a piece of enameled drill (fabric) and cut as indicated at View “A” in Figure 74.
1950 Buick Enamelled Drill Deflector
- Apply trim cement to back surface of deflector and fold as shown at View “B” in Figure 74. Cement piece to top material side binding and stitch as shown in Figure 75.
1950 Buick Convertible Top Material Side Binding
Lower end of deflector MUST stand away from binding.
NOTE: Keep top edge of deflector below chalk line on side binding so that reworked area will not be visible when top is up.- Operate top and observe folding action of reworked area of binding.
Deflector may be trimmed to provide proper clearance with top edge of rear quarter window gutter as noted in Figure 76.
1950 Buick Convertible Top Material Side Binding Clearance
It is imperative that the proper method of door lock striker plate adjustment be used in order to obtain a satisfactory door closing condition. Therefore 9 we wish to review the striker plate adjustment features and the recommended adjustment procedure given in the 1950 Fisher Body Preliminary Series 40 Service Manual.
Adjustment is provided by means of floating anchor plates in retaining cages behind the 1950 Buick body lock pillar and center pillar facings. Serrations on the striker plates and anchor plates provide ample retention to hold the striker plates in the desired position.
To adjust a striker plate, the attaching screws should be loosened sufficiently to allow the striker plate to be moved by hand to the desired location. Scribing the position of the striker plate on the pillar with a pencil prior to loosening the attaching screws will clearly indicate the amount the striker plate has been moved.
Hammering or blocking a striker plate should never be attempted. Damage to the serrations results and proper retention is usually lost. Likewise, if the pillar facings are distorted during the hammering or blocking procedure, the striker plate will not have the proper base surface, and a tilted striker plate with improper operation of the lock will result.
Directing a hammer blow or blocking the lift type lock bolt striker plates usually results in the closing of the lock bolt groove and the operation of the lock is then seriously affected due to a binding condition which develops on the lock bolt roller.
In the event the front seat hydraulic seat adjuster support breaks loose from the floor pan on Models 52, 72, 56C, 76C and 76R, the support can be refastened to the floor pan with bolts. The procedure for making this repair is outlined as follows:
- Remove front seat from 1950 Buick body.
- Loosen rear floor carpet from foot rest panel and roll it back out of the way.
- Remove the foot rest panel (or panels) if necessary, to gain access to the seat adjuster support.
- Loosen the hydraulic seat adjuster from the support.
- If the support is loose, locate it in its original position and drill a 5/16″ hole through both legs of the support, through the floor pan and through the floor pan cross bar (which is welded to the underside of the floor pan). Locate the bolt holes as dimensioned in Figure 77.
1950 Buick Hydraulic Seat Adjuster Support
- Install two 1/4″ hex-head bolts 3″ long as shown in Figure 77. Use lock washers with the nuts on the underside of the 1950 Buick body.
NOTE: If the floor pan has been torn at the support location, it should be repaired by gas welding before bolting support in place.- Obtain a 1-3/8″ x 1-5/8″ piece of 16 gauge sheet metal and make a flanged washer as shown in Figure 78.
1950 Buick Flanged Washer
NOTE: This washer is used to improve the retention of the seat adjuster regulator and provide additional reinforcement for the leaf portion of the support to which the regulator is bolted.
- Install the seat adjuster regulator and replace present flat washer with the new flanged washer as shown in Figure 79.
1950 Buick New Flanged Washer
- Install the foot rest panels and cement the rear floor carpet back in place, using 3M Trim Cement. Install the front seat to the 1950 Buick body.
When checking complaints of rattles in the rear quarter area, when the window is down, on Riviera Coupe models, check to see if the chrome plated window frame is contacting the window guide assembly. This is easily done by lowering the window and looking between the inner and outer panels through the window opening (arrow “A” in Figure 80) while wiggling the window.
1950 Buick Riviera Rear Quarter
If this is the cause of the rattle, it can be corrected by installing a felt pad on the rear quarter window guide assembly, as follows:
- Raise the rear quarter window to the full up position.
- Remove the rear seat cushion, rear seat back, rear quarter arm rest, rear quarter belt finishing molding, rear quarter trim, and inner panel inspection hole cover. NOTE: The guide assembly does NOT have to be removed for this installation.
- If more space is necessary to provide working clearance in back of the hydraulic window lift, the two upper bolts which attach the lift to the inner panel can be removed and the frame of the lift shifted forward. We wish to note it is not necessary to remove the lower hydraulic lift attaching bolt to shift the frame forward.
- Reaching through the inspection hole, carefully clean off any lubricating grease that may be on the underside of the guide assembly in the area where the felt is to be installed.
- Obtain a piece of felt 1/4″ thick, 3/4″ wide, and 12″ long. Taper both ends as shown in Figure 81.
1950 Buick Rear Quarter Window
- Apply 3M Trim Cement to the felt on the area which will contact the window guide assembly.
- Install the felt to the underside of the guide assembly in the approximate location shown in Figure 81. Carefully avoid getting any cement on the vertical flange of guide assembly. Allow the cement to dry at least an hour before lowering the window.
- On hydraulic styles, slide the hydraulic window lift assembly back and install the two upper attaching bolts.
- Seal and install the inspection hole cover, install the trim, arm rest, belt finishing molding, seat back, and seat .cushion.
Figures 82 through 85 illustrate additional weather sealing operations, in door window and reveal molding areas, that have been incorporated in production on late bodies.
When weather sealing operations are performed in door areas, these additional operations should also be performed. The procedure for each area is as follows:
1950 Buick Weathersealing in Door Areas
Figure 82 – Front Door Ventilator (All Closed Bodies) – Apply a bead of 3M Autobody Sealer along the upper edge of the inner panel to form a dam as shown. The sealer must be worked in between the inner panel and the rear ventilator support to be effective.
1950 Buick Door Weatherstrip Adhesive
Figure 83 – Front Door Window and Vent Regulator Spindle Hole Washer (All Models) – Brush 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive over the vent and window spindle hole sealing washers.
1950 Buick Front Door Upper Reveal Molding Autobody Sealer
Figure 84- Front Door Upper Reveal Molding (All Models except 52, 56R, 72R, 76R) – Apply 3M Autobody Sealer in the lower end of the molding.
1950 Buick Rear Door Reveal Molding Autobody Sealer
In some cases, damage to the front body hinge pillar sealing strip is confined to the portion of the strip above the upper hinge. To facilitate repairs of this nature a partial sealing strip, having the same pattern as the upper ten inches of the full size strip, has been released for service (See Figure 86).
1950 Buick Front Hinge Pillar Sealing Strip
The partial strip is available from Buick Parts Warehouses as follows: Group 10.694, Part No. 4600065, Sealing Strip, Front Body Hinge Pillar Upper Section.
The rear compartment lid on 1950 Riviera Coupe Models is equipped with two ”torque rods” which are attached between the hinges and the 1950 Buick body. When the lid is lowered from an open position, these rear compartment lid torque rods in conjunction with the lid hinges develop a twisted tension or torque, which materially assists in raising and lowering the lid as well as holding it in the open position.
The rear compartment lid torque rods can be removed and installed according to the procedure outlined below. CAUTION: Always brace the rear compartment lid before removing either or both of the torque rods, otherwise the lid will slam shut.
U rattles should occur between the torque rods on some of the early production bodies, they can be eliminated by following the method described.
REAR COMPARTMENT TORQUE ROD REMOVAL
- Open the rear compartment lid and brace it safely before attempting any work on the torque rods.
- Remove the screw and clip “A” at each side of the rear compartment, shown in Figure 87.
1950 Buick Trunk Lid Torque Bars-Rivieras
- As shown in Figure 88, use a short length of pipe or any other suitable tool that will fit over the end of the torque rod “B” and lift the rod up and toward the center of the 1950 Buick body to clear the bracket ”C ”.
1950 Buick Trunk Lid Torque Bars Installation
- After the end of the torque rod is free and below the bracket ”C”, the other end can be worked loose from the hinge by hand.
INSTALLATION
- Insert the torque rod into the hinge, using care to get it all the way up into the hinge cutout.
- Use the short length of pipe to get the torque rod back to its position on top of the bracket “C”.
- Install the clip and screw ”A”.
- Remove the brace and try closing the lid. If it does not close easily, the torque rods have not been inserted into the hinge cutouts properly. They can usually be shifted into the correct position without loosening or removing the rod.
ELIMINATION OF TORQUE ROD RATTLES
If rattles occur from the torque rods contacting each other or adjacent 1950 Buick body metal, they can be eliminated by placing a rubber grommet at center of the inner rod, indicated at “D” in Figure 87. The grommet can be split as shown on one side and slipped onto the torque rod with out loosening or removing the rod. On later production bodies, a metal anti-rattler clip is welded to the 1950 Buick body in this location.
In the event water drains into the 1950 Buick body interior on the floor pan, from the front body hinge pillar area, a front body hinge pillar deflector, Group 10.694, Part No. 4600265 should be installed.
This repair does not supersede those released for the front body hinge pillar sealing strip or door weatherstrips. The sealing strip and door weatherstrip repair operations should be performed, if they are required, before using the repair outlined in this procedure.
FOR CLOSED STYLE BODIES (FIGURE 89)
1950 Buick Front Hinge Pillar Water Deflector
- Remove the door sill plate assembly and pack the front portion of the sill plate with 3M Caulking Compound as shown in Figure 89.
- Seal and reinstall the sill plate.
- Remove the cowl trim pad.
- Roll the floor mat back and trim the floor pan deadener at the base of the front body hinge pillar, as shown, to provide clearance for the water deflector.
- Clean off all old sealer from the floor pan in the area of the water deflector installation.
- Obtain a front body hinge pillar water deflector, Group 10.694, Part No. 4600265. Position and cement the deflector on the floor pan using 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive. One end of the deflector is cemented to the shroud panel reinforcement and the other to the sill plate as shown in Figure 89.
- Drill a 1/4″ drain hole in the floor pan at the lowest point in this area as shown in Figure 89.
- Reinstall the cowl trim pad.
- Trim off the “jute” on the bottom of the floor mat in the water deflector area to prevent wicking.
- Replace the floor mat.
FOR CONVERTIBLE AND RIVIERA COUPES (FIGURE 90)
1950 Buick Front Hinge Pillar Water Deflector-Convertibles and Rivieras
- Remove the door sill plate assembly and pack the front portion of the sill plate with 3M Caulking Compound as shown in Figure 90.
- Seal and reinstall the sill plate.
- Roll the floor mat back and trim the floor pan deadener at the base of the front body hinge pillar, as shown, to provide clearance for the water deflector.
- Clean off all old sealer from the floor pan in the area of the water deflector installation.
- On 1950 Buick body styles for Convertibles and Rivieras, a sealing operation is required before installing the water deflector. Apply 3M Caulking Compound into the space between the 1950 Buick body hinge pillar to floor pan brace and the floor pan as shown in Figure 90.
- The water deflector must also be trimmed to fit the hinge pillar to floor pan brace as shown in Figure 90.
- Position and cement the water deflector on the floor pan, also cement one end of the water deflector to the pillar to floor pan brace and the other to the sill plate as shown in Figure 90.
- Drill a 1/4″ drain hole in the floor pan at the lowest point in this area as shown in Figure 90.
- Trim off the “jute” on the bottom of the floor mat in the water deflector area to prevent wicking.
- Replace the floor mat.
The following is the text of Special Service Letter – Dealer No. 80, dated January 6, 1950.
SUBJECT: Porcelainizing New Cars
For the past several years there has been a great deal of discussion pro and con as to whether or not it is advisable to Porcelainize new cars or to permit them to age 60 to 90 days before Porcelainizing.
To clear up any misunderstanding which may exist, we requested our Engineering Department to investigate this matter and give us their decision, which is as follows:
It is permissible and satisfactory to Porcelainize new cars provided –
- Proper equipment as recommended in various Buick Service Bulletins is used.
- The work is performed exactly as recommended by the manufacturer and is done only by trained workmen.
- That no cleaner of any type other than Buick Part #980830 be used.
It is further recommended that all new cars be washed and the paint inspected before Porcelainizing and if defective paint is found, authorization for refinishing must be obtained from the Zone Office or a Buick Representative.
Claims for “thin paint” or “rubbed thru” after porcelainizing will be refused because it is recognized that it is possible to damage paint through careless workmanship or by using the wrong type of cleaner.
We trust that this bulletin will clear up any misunderstanding on Porcelainizing new cars.
There are quite a few windshield wiper motors being replaced because of slow or sluggish operation, or lack of power. In most cases this erratic operation can be traced to one of the following three things:
- Lack of lubrication at kidney valve.
- Improper positioning of kidney valve tube.
- Loose kidney valve tube.
Items 1 and 2 can very easily be corrected in the dealerships without removing the wiper motor from the car. U the kidney valve tube is loose (item 3L a special staking tool is required to tighten it and we recommend in those instances that the wiper motor be replaced.
Following are instructions for checking motors on car and correcting conditions 1 and 2.
- Remove valve cover and gasket and lift out kidney valve with needle nose pliers (Figure 91).
1950 Buick Windshield Wiper Adjustment
- Check distance that kidney valve tube protrudes from valve body as shown in Figure 92.
1950 Buick Kidney Valve Tube
This dimension should be 1/8″. If distance is greater, press tube into valve body to meet correct specification.
- U tube is loose and can be jiggled with your fingers after per forming Step #2, the wiper motor should be replaced.
- If tube is snug, wipe kidney valve surface, surface of valve body behind valve and valve cover free of lubricant or dirt accumulation.
- Apply thin coating of “Trico Wiper-Lube” (available from UMS Service Stations) to face of kidney valve that contacts the valve body.
- Replace valve, gasket and cover in reverse of Step #1.
We have been advised that a potential leakage condition exists at the rear quarter window weatherstrips used on early production Model 52 and 72 Tourback sedans. On some of these cars an unnecessary hole was moulded through the rear quarter window weather strips just forward of the lower pivot location.
All Model 52 and 72 sedans should be carefully examined and corrected as follows: (Refer to Figure 93)
1950 Buick Rear Quarter Waterleaks
- Open ventilator assembly.
- Fill the small hole just forward of the ventilator lower pivot (Figure 7) with “3M Autobody Sealer”. This will prevent entry of water.
This hole has been eliminated, in production on later jobs.
The following procedure should be used to eliminate rattles on 1950 Riviera Models which are caused by the upper frame of the ‘rear quarter window contacting the rear quarter side inner panel baffle plate when the window is in the lowered position.
- Lower the rear quarter window to the full open position.
- Remove the rear seat cushion and rear seat back assembly.
- Remove the rear quarter molding and baffle assembly illustrated in Figure 94.
1950 Buick Riviera Rear Quarter Baffle Plate
- Obtain a section of black convertible top material or a suitable substitute and cut a section the size and shape of the baffle plate.
- Cement the top material to outer face of the baffle plate with 3M Trim Cement as indicated in Figure 95.
1950 Buick Rear Quarter Baffle
- Next, bend the lower end of the baffle plate outward as indicated in Figure 96, so that it bears against the rear quarter window and will reduce the vibration of the window assembly.
1950 Buick Rear Quarter Baffle Illustration
- Reinstall the rear quarter finishing panel after the bending operation outlined in Step 6.
- Reinstall the seat cushion and back assembly.
If a rattle should develop in the front door when the door glass is in the lowered position, on cars equipped with Hydro-Lectric systems, check to determine if the door window hydraulic lift cam assembly is contacting the hydraulic lift frame assembly support bracket as noted in Figure 97.
1950 Buick Front Door Hydro-Lectric Rattles
If this is the cause of the rattle, the condition can be corrected by notching the cam support as described in the following procedure:
- Lower glass and remove door inside handles, moldings, arm rest, and trim pad.
- Remove the large loading hole cover plate and check the clearance between the door window hydraulic lift cam assembly “A” and the hydraulic lift frame assembly support “B”. If cam and support contact, rework as follows:
- Using a piece of chalk, mark the location of the point of contact between the cam assembly and the support.
- Loosen the attaching nuts holding the door glass assembly to the cam assembly “C”.
- Raise the door glass assembly to an “up” position by hand. Holding the glass in this position, disengage and remove the cam assembly.
- Cut a notch in the cam assembly, indicated by the dotted line, to eliminate any contact with the support. The notch should be approximately 1-1/2″ long and 1/4″ deep, as shown in Figure 97.
- Reinstall cam assembly, door glass assembly, loading hole cover plate, and door trim.
When necessary to improve contact between the rear door weatherstrip and the center body pillar at the rear door lower corner on 1950 models, a small sponge rubber spacer can be cut and installed according to the following procedure:
- Obtain a piece of sponge rubber approximately 3/16″ thick, 1/2″ wide, and 5″ long. Trim it as shown in Figure 98.
1950 Buick Rear Door Weathersealing
The top surface of the sponge rubber to be used must have a continuous skin with no porosity.
- Remove the rear door sill plate.
- Swing the door to an almost closed position and from inside the 1950 Buick body determine where the sponge rubber spacer must be located on the center pillar in order to contact the door weatherstrip. In many cases9 it can be installed against the windhose as shown in Figure 99.
1950 Buick Sill Plate Weathersealing
- Cement the sponge rubber spacer in place, as determined in Step No. 39 with 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive. Position the spacer with approximately 1” of the lower end under the forward end of the sill plate and the upper end on top of the hinge cover plate as shown in Figure 99.
- Seal along the full length on the underside of the sill plate with 3M Autobody Sealer and install the sill plate.
Push-button type outside door locks used on all 1950 models have been changed in design to provide better protection against freezing. The new lock bas a swinging shutter in the lock cylinder and drain slots in the cap, sleeve and cylinder. This change in the lock cylinder results in the necessity for a key having longer grooves, which can be cut from Key Blank, Group 2.187, Part No. 3694624.
The new long groove key can be used with the original ignition, dash compartment and trunk lid locks but the original key will not work with the freeze-resistant push-button door locks.
The Lock Service Kit, Group 10.550, Part No. 3693969, as supplied by Buick Parts Warehouses, will contain only the improved type ring, washer, shaft and lock cylinder. U it is desired to change a first type 1950 lock to the freeze resistant type, a new cap and case, must be used in addition to the lock service kit.
Full instructions for disassembly and assembly of either type lock are given on page 91 of the 1949 Abridged BPS. Instructions for setting up the lock cylinder to a special key number are included in each lock service kit.
An up-to-date list of all push-button lock parts, stocked for service follows:
Group Part No. Item
10.552 4584716 Ring, retaining washer
10.552 7001043 Washer, retaining
10.552 7002210 Case, lock cylinder
10.552 7002226 Cap, cylinder sleeve
10.554 7001099 Shaft, push-button
2.187 3694624 Key Blank
10.550 3693969 *Kit, push-button lock service*Includes ring, washer, shaft and uncoded lock cylinder. The cylinder will not be supplied as a separate part.
A few cases have been reported where it is difficult to obtain correct engagement between the door lock lift bolts and striker plates due to excessive spacing between the door lock pillar and body lock pillar faces. If this condition is encountered it should be checked according to the following procedure:
- Close the door to a fully shut position.
- Carefully roll back the windhose and, using a suitable gage, check the spacing between the door lock striker and the door lock pillar. If the spacing exceeds .300″ (see Figure 100) a spacer and new striker screws should be installed as shown in Figure 101.
1950 Buick Door Lock Striker Plate Spacers
1950 Buick Door Lock Striker Assembly
Ordering information for necessary parts is as follows:
Group Part No. Item
10.571 4567967 Spacer, Door Lock Striker Plate (right)
10.571 4567968 Spacer, Door Lock Striker Plate (left)
10.571 4587325 Screw, Striker to PillarWe wish to emphasize that the longer (4587325) screws must be used whenever a spacer is installed under the striker. This is for safety reasons.
At the start of 1950 production the Riviera and Convertible (56C-56R-76C-75R-76R) Front Door Ventilator Weatherstrips were retained to Front Door Ventilator Frames by five (5) rivets which were moulded in the weather strips. Recently the number of rivets was changed from five (5) to nine (9) and all rivets were relocated.
Due to the non-interchangeability between weatherstrips using five (5) rivets and weatherstrips incorporating nine (9) rivets 9 the Parts Department will stock both 1st and 2nd type parts.
The part numbers involved are as follows:
Group Part No. Description
10.652 4173451 Weatherstrip-Front Door Ventilator-Right (5Rivets)
” 4173452 Weatherstrip-Front Door Ventilator-Left (5 Rivets)
1950-56C-56R-76C-75R-76R (1st Type)
10.652 4183594 Weatherstrip-Front Door Ventilator-Right (9 Rivets)
” 4183595 Weatherstrip-Front Door Ventilator-Left (9 Rivets)
1950-56C-56R-76C-75R-76R (2nd Type)Note that the part numbers for the Door Ventilator Assemblies and Ventilator Frames were not affected by the weatherstrip changes.
A few cases have been reported on 1950 four door models where rear door check link adjustment is incorrect, causing the door either to snap shut when released or fail to stay in the hold-open position. When this condition is found, correction can be made as follows:
- Remove the center pillar trim assembly.
- Remove the check link strap to center pillar screw and remove check link strap.
- Make metal shims 1″ long and 1/4″ wide from 16 gauge sheet metal and install between check link strap and center pillar as required.
- If door opens too hard or slams shut while being closed, install shim for ward of the bolt hole as shown in Figure 102. This will decrease the hold open pressure.
1950 Buick Rear Door Link Adjustment
- If door does not stay in the hold-open position, install shim to the rear of the bolt hole as shown in Figure 103. This will increase the hold-open pressure.
1950 Buick Rear Door Link Strap
NOTE: To hold shim in position while reinstalling check link strap, use 3M Weatherstrip Cement.
- After installation of shims check door operation, make any further adjustments required and reinstall center pillar trim.
On present production bodies, the windshield and back glass are being sealed during installation with a neutral color rubber base sealer between the rubber channel and the body pinchweld.
This new neutral color sealer is not available for service use, therefore, if it is necessary to disturb the seal between the rubber channel and the body pinchweld (when replacing the glass) the following windshield or back window sealing procedure should be used.
- After the channel is loosened from the 1950 Buick body pinchweld, the pinchweld should be cleaned with a putty knife or dry rags. The neutral color sealer does not have to be removed from the rubber channel and under NO circumstances should solvents (oleum spirits, gasoline, etc.) be used to attempt such cleaning as these solvents will soften and plasticize the rubber.
- Apply a bead of 3M Autobody Sealer along the pinchweld flange.
- Install the glass and rubber channel to the 1950 Buick body.
- Apply another bead of 3M Autobody Sealer just under the outer lip of the rubber channel which contacts the 1950 Buick body.
- Cement the glass to the rubber channel with 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive clean up and complete the job.
A few complaints have been received to the effect that rear seat cushion stops on 1950 models are located too far forward causing a gap between the seat cushion and seat back with one or more passengers on the seat.
When this condition is en countered, the cushion should be removed and the stop locations checked by measuring the distance from the upper edge of the rise in the floor pan to the rear corners of the stops. This procedure is shown in Figures 104 & 105.
1950 Buick Rear Seat Cushion Relocating
1950 Buick Rear Seat Cushion Relocating Procedure
If the dimensions vary only slightly from those given in Figures 104 & 105, correction can be made by bending the two (2) loops, located on the 3rd spring support wire on the bottom of the cushion, toward the front of the cushion. The loops should be bent a small amount at a time until the back of the cushion extends approximately 1 1/2” behind the lower front edge of the seat back.
If the cushion is too far forward to allow adjustment in the manner de scribed, it will be necessary to cut the original cushion stops from the floor pan make two new stops and attach them to the floor pan in the correct locations.
New stops can be made from two (2) pieces of 3/32″ x 1/2″ strap iron, or two (2) sections of 13 gauge sheet metal (.098″ thickness), 1/2″ wide and approximately 10″ long. Shape and drill the stops as shown in Figure 106 and then use the illustration, which is full size, as a template to check the accuracy of the stops.
1950 Buick Rear Seat Cushion Stops
When satisfactory stops have been made up, proceed as follows:
- Cut the old cushion stops from the floor pan, leaving the legs welded to the pan.
- Measure from the rise in the floor pan, as shown in Figure 107, and make a chalk line across the pan in the correct location.
1950 Buick Chalk Line on Floor
- Determine, by checking the bottom of the seat cushion frame, which side of the original stop location is the most satisfactory for installation of the new stops. Figure 107
- Place the new stops in correct position over the chalk lines, Figure 108, mark the location of the three (3) stop holes and drill the floor pan, using a 3/32″ drill for the screw hole and a 7/32″ drill for the bolt holes.
1950 Buick New Stops Placement
- Apply 3M Autobody Sealer around each hole.
- Install each of the stops to the floor pan 1 using one (1) size #10-12 x 5/8″ self -tapping screw and two (2) 3/16″ by 1/2″ long bolts, with a nut washer and each washer on the underside of the floor pan.
CAUTION: Do not weld the stops to the floor pan as flying sparks may cause a fire or damage upholstery.- Install the seat cushion.
When replacing original front and rear floor insulation damaged by waterleaks, it is sometimes necessary to replace only a portion of the entire pad. To facilitate repairs of this nature the Parts Department will supply 3/4″ insulation in 36″ wide by 25′ rolls, as follows:
Group 15.289, Part #1390664, Front and Rear Floor Insulation
When submitting AFA’s for water damaged insulation, involving partial replacement of the pad, the amount of material used should be shown in square feet (in the space provided for quantity) and clearly marked as such. If it is necessary to replace an entire pad, the correct part should be used in preference to the roll insulation and AFA’s submitted on a normal basis.
The cotton pad with tobacco cloth backing, which is placed over the rubber pads on Buick seat cushions, must be placed with the tobacco cloth next to the rubber pad. If the cotton pad is placed with the tobacco cloth toward the seat cushion cover, the cotton pad will have the tendency to roll and bunch on the rubber pad.
Service men should be cautioned to make sure they place the tobacco cloth side of the cotton pad next to the rubber pad when building a seat cushion on models using this type of pad.
A new Rear Door Sill Plate Weatherstrip, Group 11.179, Part No. 4592444-5 (right and left) is now being used in sedan production to improve the weather sealing at the lower forward corner of the rear door. This weatherstrip can be used on earlier jobs in the field by reworking the rear door sill plates and making installation as follows:
- Remove rear door sill plate.
- Rework the sill plate to the dimensions as shown in Figure 109.
1950 Buick Rear Door Sill Plate Weatherstrip
- Obtain rear door sill plate weatherstrips #4592444 (right) and #4592445 (left). See Figure 110.
1950 Buick Rear Door Sill Plate with Weatherstrip
- Cement the “tabs” of the new Weatherstrip to the bottom surface of the sill plate, using 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive.
- Hold the sill plate and the weatherstrip, which is cemented to it, in place on the rocker panel and scribe the location where the weather strip will contact the rocker panel. Lift off the sill plate and weather strip.
- Apply 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive to the rocker panel in the area scribed in step 51 and to the bottom surface of the rubber weatherstrip. Apply 3M Autobody Sealer along the underside of the sill plate, full length. Place a small ball of sealer in the forward screw hole (which is not used after trimming the sill plate).
- Carefully place the sill plate and weatherstrip in position and install the sill plate screws. Drill two pilot holes through the rocker panel for the new forward holes and install two screws similar to the other sill plate screws.
- Cement the remainder of the weatherstrip to the center pillar along the inside edge as shown in Figure 111. Use 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive.
1950 Buick Door Opening Weatherstrip
Approximately January 10, 1950 Color Combination #06, Allendale Green, will be cancelled and replaced by Combination #14, Geneva Green.
The new green is somewhat darker than Allendale Green and has slightly greater metallic content. Dante Red wheels will be optional, and will be specified by the numeral “1” immediately following the color combination number.
The new Geneva Green will carry Duco No. 202-55565.
When installing a front body hinge pillar sealing strip, Group 10.694, Part No. 4584474, used on all 1950 jobs, it is also necessary to install two sealing strip protectors designed to reinforce the sealing strip in the hinge areas. These protectors (See Figure 112) are available from the Parts Department as follows:
1950 Buick Front Hinge Pillar Strip Sealing Protector
Group 10.694, Part #4589111, Protector, Front Body Hinge Pillar Sealing Strip.
The procedure for correctly locating the protectors is shown in Figures 113 and 114.
1950 Buick Front Hinge Pillar Strip Sealing Protector Location A
1950 Buick Front Hinge Pillar Strip Sealing Protector Location B
The sealing strips are furnished in early and late designs, differing slightly in contour at the upper end. Both types are shown for your convenience. Use 3M Weather strip Adhesive for cementing purposes.
Water stains on rubber floor mats used in 1950 Series 40 and 50 (front) jobs can usually be removed by washing the mat thoroughly with a soap or detergent, using a very stiff brush. Application of self -polishing linoleum wax will provide the mats with a more durable finish and a slight gloss.
If faulty door lock striker operation is directly responsible for doors that close hard on 1950 models, the following procedure will improve operation in most cases:
- Apply a solution type graphite lubricant to the striker plate at the locations shown in Figure 115.
1950 Buick Door Lock Striker Lubricare
- If there is a ridge on the striker shoe, it should be filed off as noted.
Effective approximately September 1, the following 1950 color combinations will be discontinued:
05 – Sunmist Grey
17 – Niagara Green
21 – Verde Green, Upper
Niagara Green, LowerColor combination #24, Cloudmist Grey, Duco #260-55689, will supersede combination #05. Cloudmist Grey is a metallic color approximately the same shade as Sunmist Grey without the tan cast.
Color combination #25, Kashmir Green, Duco #260-55688, will supersede combination #17. Kashmir Green is a metallic color somewhat lighter than Geneva Green and has a yellow cast.
Both of the above new color combinations will carry the option of Dante Red wheel color.
There will be no superseding two-tone green color combination.
The folding top male hinge cover used on convertible models has now been discontinued in production. In the event that trouble is encountered on previous jobs due to top material being pinched between the cover and rear bow slat iron when in the lowered position, the cover should be removed and discarded (See Figure 116).
1950 Buick Convertible Top Hinge Cover
This will prevent damage to the top.
It has been called to our attention that some difficulties are being encountered on some cars which are directly attributable to the application of 1950 Buick body undercoating materials to these cars.
While we have not, and do not intend to approve undercoating materials, we realize that undercoating will be done along as the public demands it, and as long as it is going to be done there are certain precautions that should be taken.
The “carrier” or solvent used will, in many cases, attack rubber or neoprene. For this reason any parts under the car which are made of rubber or neoprene (such as the torque ball boot and brake hoses) should be carefully masked before undercoating is applied. It is also important to protect engine and Dynaflow units and any operating linkages such as clutch and brake and transmission controls before applying undercoating.
Many dealers are still applying undercoating over the insulation under the hoods. This practice renders the insulation ineffective. Some dealers merely undercoat those portions of the hood not covered by insulation. Tests at the factory fail to prove that there is anything gained through this practice, and we feel it represents an unwarranted expense to the owner.
A revision has been made in the paint formula for Cumberland Grey; requiring a change in the paint combination code to allow identification for service reasons.
This change is as follows:
Old Code No. New Code No. Name New Paint No.
02 15 Cumberland Grey 246-55574
13 16 Upper-Sunmist Grey 260-55245*
Lower-Cumberland Grey 246-55574*NOTE: There is no change in the Sunmist Grey color but it was necessary to change the Combination Code in order to identify the revised Cumberland Grey.
Due to the unavailability of Rear Quarter Outer Panels for the 1940-50-70 models, the Parts Department has replaced these 1940 parts by the 1941 parts.
When installing the 1941 Quarter Panels on 1940 cars it will be necessary to use the 1940 wheelhouse which is on the car. This is due to the fact that the 1940 wheelhouse was deeper than the 1941and if, the new wheelhouse is used, interference with the tire may result.
The above information applies to the following parts:
Group 12.940 – Part 4104101 Replaced by 4148100
Group 12.940 – Part 4104102 Replaced by 4148101
Group 12.940 – Part 4104105 Replaced by 4148102
Group 12.940 – Part 4104106 Replaced by 4148103In the near future, the loose hydraulic fittings and the female brass fittings on the hose assemblies of the Hydro-Lectric System will be changed from standard to heavy duty fittings.
Servicing the Hydro-Lectric System will require the use of a 19/32″ open end wrench to fit the new heavy duty fittings,
Open end wrenches of this size are available either individually or in standard kits made up by tool manufacturers.
In view of the many complaints of limited rearward vision, through the inside rear view mirror on Models 51, 52, 71 and 72, a new 1/2″ longer mirror support has been made available for these models.
We feel that the mirror should not be lowered more than 1/2″ because it will seriously affect forward vision through the windshield.
The new bracket will be stocked only at the Flint Parts Warehouse and may be ordered from this source as follows:
Group Part No. Description
10.187 4576415 Support, Rear View MirrorA change has been made in the recommended method of removing excess sealing compound from plastic rear deck emblems.
Our present recommendations are to remove the sealing compound with kerosene and then wipe the emblem dry with a clean, soft cloth. This change was made because of the danger that the alcohol formerly used would cause damage to the paint if accidently spilled.
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