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Here is a link to a tire pump for sale on facebook marketplace from Escanaba MI. This is the tire pump that I believe is a correct accessory (or standard equipment?) for 1929 Buicks. At least this specific pump is listed in the reference photos on Bill McLaughlin's Silver Anniversary Buick web site (made by Monroe Auto Equipment Co). They are asking $20 and it does not appear to have a hose. This is the first one I have seen - am no longer looking for one myself but bought 2 or 3 others in the past that were not quite the right one for my (former) 29-27. I have no association with the party selling this pump - just thought someone else may be interested: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/298639432995498/

Sometimes people extend out the rear bumpers when they add a trunk in back. It looks like this was done on this car. It is similar to what I have seen done on other '29s. The model 41 & 51 have a shorter body that better accommodates either a rear trunk or double rear spare tires. In '27 & '28 a rear trunk deck was standard on this model but in '29 I think it was removed.

Looks to be either a model 41 or 51, but either way it is a Master and not a Standard

My friend has a model 40 coupe that has a nameplate which says 27-40, but he calls it a '26 because it is titled as a 1926 Buick. I know that some people years ago went by the actual year of manufacture rather than by the model year, so I am curious if anyone can tell me the build month and year of s/n 1663612. Thank you.

As an update, I found out that the Willys Overland Knight Registry (WOKR) has original factory drawings for cars up to about 1930. I contacted them and they were very helpful, getting for me digital copies of drawings of the fenders from a 1910's Overland Roadster that looks close to what I want.

Model A and model T Fords have panels like that, although the only remaining source of which I am aware uses (I think) a cardboard backer with a textured vinyl layer over top. But I also think they do custom orders, so maybe they could make exactly what you want. They are called Classtique Upholstery in Lindstrom, Minnesota.

Tony Bult in Wisconsin has a 27-40 with original paint in his shop right now. I am going to see him in 2 weeks; you can either contact him or I can measure them when I am there and let you know

Hi Bob, I will call you later today. John

My friend is looking for help getting started on fender design for his speedster. So far it uses a 1929 Buick 121" frame and Master engine, with 1928 Buick wire wheels. Does anyone have plans or drawings for a speedster that has fenders that look something like a mid-teens Mercer or Stutz or Overland or ? This is his 3rd Buick speedster, but it has been many years since he built the last one and just needs help getting started. Thank you.

My friend is building a Buick speedster. It has a 121" 1929 Master frame and engine. He is going for the look of an early or mid-teens Mercer Raceabout, but is currently stuck on how to design the fenders. Does anyone either have a CAD model for the 121" chassis or plans for speedster-style fenders that he could use? Any help or ideas are appreciated as his health is not the best and I am not close enough to get to his house on a regular basis to help. If he had some plans he can get something made locally. Otherwise if there was a chassis CAD model I could get some fenders designed for him that would fit. Thank you.

When this car was originally for sale about 2 years ago, I was very interested. I spoke with the owners and asked several questions, but it was located too far away for me. Shortly after I said no, the car was sold on auction and I never saw a bid over $33000, even though the asking price when I was interested was $48000. I think this would be a great car for $40000 or less; if the upholstery is wrong I personally wouldn't be too concerned as long as it was done well. Kentucky is still too far away for me, but it is getting closer...

Hello Ennis, I still have them. I will send you a note via email

I was told by an expert on 1929 Buicks that electric wipers were standard on closed cars on 1929. Vacuum wipers were standard on open cars in 1929. The key word, I think, for 1929 is that they are dual wipers rather than just single. I had an electric wiper on my 29-27. It is common for them to be stuck or to run slowly, but the fix can be easy by cleaning out the old grease. Once I did that on mine, it ran great. But the motor can draw a lot of current since the car only has a 6V system...I measured up to 4A peak after the grease was cleaned out. I still have a spare one even though I no longer have the car. The linkage between the first wiper and the second wiper is just a mechanical rod. That rod was missing on my car and I have heard others say it is a difficult part to find as an original. .

Nice looking car and it seems like a reasonable asking price. Just wondering about a few things since I don't know a lot about Studebakers. To me, the tail lights look like model A lights - is that correct? Also, is there an air filter missing on the carburetor?

To clarify what I did, each head nut was loosened only long enough to do the immediate task, then they were retightened. None of them were untightened for more than about 30 minutes (pulling the distributor)