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    Buick Club of America Pre-War Division

    The BCA Pre-War Division was officially created by the Buick Club of America (BCA) Board of Directors at the July 2005 BCA National Meet in Batavia N.Y.

    The Buick Club of America Pre-War Division (PWD) was created for BCA members with Buicks built prior to World War II. The founders of the PWD were concerned about the lack of BCA participation with prewar cars. This is because they had experienced most BCA tours and activities had been designed for the faster post-World War II cars. The PWD encourages tours and activities designed to restore these older, slower Buicks to the ranks of BCA touring cars. Some BCA chapters as well as the Buick Driving Enthusiasts have already been doing this, and the PWD will serve to further encourage participation with prewar cars.

    The PWD is almost entirely Internet based. The internet provides a BCA-approved forum for pre-war Buick owners to post activities, photos, and get advice from other members; so there are no formal PWD meetings other than at BCA National Meets. The PWD does not publish a hard-copy newsletter; instead we send our newsletters via email.

    The PWD works within existing BCA chapters to increase membership and participation with pre-war Buicks. Without the cost of publishing and mailing a hard-copy newsletter, the PWD does not require dues. So membership in the PWD is free. The only requirement for PWD membership is membership in the BCA. Membership in a local BCA chapter is also strongly encouraged.

    The Pre-War Division currently has three officers:

    Director: Mark Shaw, durcodude@comcast.net
    Publicity Chairman: Jack Gerstkemper, bgerst7@aol.com
    Membership Chairman: Dave Ebert, dle38@comcast.net

    To join, just email your BCA number, snail mail & email addresses with a photo of your car(s) to Dave Ebert. You can’t beat the price: It is free to all BCA members. Our goal is to get more pre-war Buick owners into the BCA where they belong and get more pre-war Buicks out on the road where they belong.

    Pre-war Buicks were meant to be driven, too!

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    Bravo, bravo...
    Thanks Peter

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    It will be fun to see the activity on this forum after Roberta has provided the link on the BCA home page.

    Thanks to Peter and Roberta for making this forum addition happen!
    Brian Laurance, BCA #5168

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    Great to see it up and running!!!
    Keith Bleakney
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    Hi everyone! I'm Steve Davis, in Oklahoma, and I have a 23 tourer, a 23 roadster, and a 23 7 passenger sedan. I'm looking for a 26 Master 4 dr sedan, but might buy just about any 26, 27, or 25. Well, rather than lie, there's no telling what I'll actually get next, but those are in my mind. I hope to make contact with those of you familiar with the 23s. I'm having to learn how to make them run all by my lonesome, but I'm making progress, and loving it! I'd like to hear from those interested in taking me under your wing. Bless all of you!
    Stephen W. Davis
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    ......and a bunch of non-MOPARs

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    Hawkeye,
    Welcome aboard! Just yesterday, Jack Gerstemper and I went to look and photograph a 27 rumble seat coupe for sale in #4 condition in Camas WA. I can send you photos if you like. There are three 23 Buicks in the Vancouver WA area. Two are owned by Pre-War Buick officers.
    Mark Shaw
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    1915 Buick Model C-25 "Speedster"
    1924 Buick Model 45 "Roadster Truck"
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    1931 Buick Model 57 Sedan
    1938 Buick Model 48 Sedan

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    Just to keep everyone up to date; as of 5-31-06 we have well over 200 members and we're still growing!
    See you all in MN
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    1913 Buick Model 31 Touring
    1915 Buick Model C-25 "Speedster"
    1924 Buick Model 45 "Roadster Truck"
    1929 Buick Model 29-27 Sedan (Now my son's car)
    1931 Buick Model 57 Sedan
    1938 Buick Model 48 Sedan

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    Keep up the great work Mark!!!!
    Keith Bleakney
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    We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty,and some are dull.Some have weird names, and all are different colors. But they all have to live in the same box.

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    I have a 1940 Buick Super, Model 51. The paint code is 551, which I think is Silver French Gray Poly. on the upper and Monterey Blue Poly. on the lower. Is this correct?

    The Trim Code is 810. Does anybody know what this is?

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    Sorry, I posted my previous reply in the wrong thread. You may delete it. I posted it in the correct thread. Harry

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    Am brand new to this need assistance in finding a ring and pinion gear for my 16 buick speedster.This is a Great race car and will run coast to coast in 2007.

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    Hmmmm..guess my 1940 Special qualifies (though it was made into a street rod before I bought it) as a pre-war (but just barely by one year..lol)
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    Re: Buick Club of America Pre-War Division

    i have a complete 36 buick coupe running restored chassis with original drivetrain
    and looking for coupe body for the frame and do not know what is compatible for the year
    or if there new steel out there or fiber pieces can use help with manuals and links

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    who is the person who could help me on a 1928 Buick engine? Gear for cam problem ...
    THX!
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    Re: Buick Club of America Pre-War Division

    It would be best if you created a new post rather then tag on to this general instruction, as it would be more widely read.

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    Re: Buick Club of America Pre-War Division

    New member just today. Can't figure out how to post. Finally decided to reply to you. Can you help me and tell me how to make a post? I have a question about restoring my 41 Buick.

    Thanks, Henry Hopkins
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    I have a 1931 series 60 (64) Buick and am looking for a throttle control that mounts on the steering wheel. n Does anyone know where I can find one?? Thanks
    email: paxtonwhse@cocentral.com
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    Re: Buick Club of America Pre-War Division

    Check out the PWD site and some great photos of members cars here:

    http://buickclub.org/prewar/
    Mark Shaw BCA #40988
    BCA PreWar Div. Director
    HCCA Member (Skagit & Portland)
    1912 Buick Model 34 roadster
    1913 Buick Model 31 Touring
    1915 Buick Model C-25 "Speedster"
    1924 Buick Model 45 "Roadster Truck"
    1929 Buick Model 29-27 Sedan (Now my son's car)
    1931 Buick Model 57 Sedan
    1938 Buick Model 48 Sedan

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    Hello,
    I am brand new to this website, and am not exactly sure who I should be writing to, but wanted to post something that I have for sale that someone might be interested in.
    I have a dealer catalog in excellent condition from 1941 showing all the buick models inside and out. Also specifications etc. This is particularly special since that is the year that I was born. Very exciting to look at.
    Perhaps whoever is reading this could direct me to the right place to be posting such a thing. My email address is bimjales@hotmail.com.
    Sincerely, Jim Bales

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    Wecome Jim, Go to the BCA website Buy /sell forum and post you item for sale there. Dave!
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    Hello:
    I'm just finishing up a 1937 Roadmaster 80C Convertible which I hope to show at Hershey this fall, and at a BCA national whenever it comes back to the east.
    I'm wondering if any of the readers on this site know anything about the reorganization of the 37-38 Buick Club, which I understand basically ceased to operate about a year ago. I've heard stories why it happened, and also stories that it is being revived. Just wondering if anyone had any news. I haven't had a publication from them in over a year and a half.
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    Re: Buick Club of America Pre-War Division

    Please add me to your pre war Buicks Club

    Dick Beckley
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    Dick,
    Welcome!

    I sent your PWD membership request to our membership chairman Dave Ebert Sr. I am sure he will email you soon.

    I have also sent a copy of your 37-38 Buick inquiry to Joe Suarez. I believe Joe will be able to fill you in on what is going on with the 37-38 Buick organization.

    I look forward to seeing you and your car in Flint this year. Have you signed up for the PWD AfterTour?
    Mark Shaw BCA #40988
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    1912 Buick Model 34 roadster
    1913 Buick Model 31 Touring
    1915 Buick Model C-25 "Speedster"
    1924 Buick Model 45 "Roadster Truck"
    1929 Buick Model 29-27 Sedan (Now my son's car)
    1931 Buick Model 57 Sedan
    1938 Buick Model 48 Sedan

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    I am a new pre-war forum member as of today. I own an all-original 1929 Buick Model 27 4-door. Just bought THAT yesterday. Long-time member of the BCA (#2500) and recently sold my business, Factory Automanuals. I've been nosing around for an early ORIGINAL Buick--found it sooner than expected.

    I will read entries here often, and will draw on expertise when I know what questions to ask. See you at Flint 2008!

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    Welcome to the PWD Dan. I too had a 29-27 that is now my son's Buick.
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    Mark Shaw BCA #40988
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    HCCA Member (Skagit & Portland)
    1912 Buick Model 34 roadster
    1913 Buick Model 31 Touring
    1915 Buick Model C-25 "Speedster"
    1924 Buick Model 45 "Roadster Truck"
    1929 Buick Model 29-27 Sedan (Now my son's car)
    1931 Buick Model 57 Sedan
    1938 Buick Model 48 Sedan

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