danhar1960 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Looking good Billy.Having the body off is a bit of a space pain.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesguy Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Congratulations. Big moment, Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doug Burton Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Great to see all the recent progress Billy, keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks guys! Every time we put more on it we check the front bump stops so see if the suspension has moved at all. It's still touching them, but barely now. The tailpipe was hitting so that needs to be adjusted down, other than that, it all lined right back up like it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Lookin' good, but you gotta get that grill re-chromed. Hope too, that you have the fender lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 In regard to what Earl said, it does make sense. It's best to re-plate many pieces before finishing your body work. Sometimes the plating process can distort the piece just enough where it doesn't fit quite right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Thanks for the tips! Plans are under way for those items....hopefully I will be able to let the cat out of the bag soon! I plan on getting fender lights. The car had them at some point (has the fender holes for them). I see them on eBay from time to time in the $150-$250 range. I also want to put fog lights on it. I think on these cars the lights really add some value to the overall look and design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) I'm not sure if any of you saw this thread I started about a parts car I found on Craigslist in San Jose, CA. http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1939-special-really-nice-parts-car-367912.html Well, it's mine now. Now, I own 2 1939 Buicks. I'll be marrying this car from CA with my car that was originally in Maine! After being shot down by numerous shipping companies and led astray by another, it landed in it's new home today. Some fantastic parts I needed, a fabulous interior, some parts that I didn't need but are better than what I had. Some parts I can sell to recoup possibly all I have in this car. It runs, all the gauges work, the heater works, and I'm told even the clock works. Still need to work out the gas tank. had this sticker in the window: a couple of interior shots: Edited September 2, 2017 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacerman Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I remember that black one being listed on craigslist and figured it was take a parts car to fix it or it would become a parts car. At least the good parts won't go to waste. Keep up the good work. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJD Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Fantastic job, well done. I hope my project turns out quite as nice. One quick question if I may? When you restored the chassis, what specific product did you use.? It looks great keep up the good work and thank you for the progress dates.FredD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Fantastic job, well done. I hope my project turns out quite as nice. One quick question if I may? When you restored the chassis, what specific product did you use.? It looks great keep up the good work and thank you for the progress dates.FredDIf you are referring to the paint it was brushed on. We used tractor paint as it is extremely durable. We used normal rustoleum primer on the frame and chassis parts. These are the same materials we have used in the past and they hold up great over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Nice shed Billy. Room for at least 1, if not 2 more Buicks. :)Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJD Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks BillyThat is exactly what I was asking about.keep up the great job.FredD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Started taking some inventory on the new car and swapped shoes yesterday. Put the tire that was shoved into the fender on a good wheel. That wheel was bent badly, possibly fixable, but right now we're not worried about fixing a wheel we don't need. Edited September 2, 2017 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Billy, Those wide white walls have it looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks John! I love them!Everyone,I have started to list some parts to sell:http://forums.aaca.org/f119/1939-buick-mainly-special-parts-373977.htmlI will list more as I take things apart. I don't want to list something that is not already off or very easy to get off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 small update, nothing to excitingWe have the body bolted to the frame now (loosely of course) and our new body mount holes lined up perfectly with the holes in the frame, so that was a relief. The end of the tailpipe is hitting the rear pan, so we need to bend the pipe a little. The door sill plates also fit almost as perfectly, nothing we can't make 100% right during finaly body work. The parts car had a few other items I needed: 1. timing hole inspection cover (cleaned that and stuck it on) 2. a part I never knew existed, a shield that goes under the starter and attaches to the frame. I am guessing it is often left off during maintenance, like the spark plug cover.3. the short crooked brake line from the master cylinder to the distribution, mine leaked due to bad threads, that leak is fixed now, that line would have been very difficult to makeno photos as this stuff is pretty basic, but just a quick line telling some small things we are doing during the summer between fishing trips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goodguy4life Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thx for the update Billy! Ive been slugging through some of the same issues with my 41 Roadmaster- she will be done in October-God willing sir! As to the fishing, if your ever in Alaska......... c me. I'l show you Salmon on the Kenai river most ppl only dream about..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Now that sounds like fun! Thanks for the note goodguy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 G'day Billy,How about a pic of this plate under the stater. Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Oh, are you referring to the splash guards ??Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Danny, here is a photo of it and where it goes on the frame, it's just under and head of the starter. Edited September 2, 2017 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) We worked on front panel fitment last weekend: Edited September 2, 2017 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 G'day Billy,That's the bugger !! Did you get its mate for the other side ??I'd wrecked (dismantled ??) a few '39s before these turned up.My old mate that had a '39 Century as his daily driver said he took his off as they restricted the airflow out through the engine bay.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 No, I didn't know about the other one either until you posted that. I'll double check, but I don't recall anything else odd to me about the underside of the car other than the new style shocks installed last year. They were added by welding bolts to back of the lower arm and to the top of the frame right behind the original shocks. One of the things the previous owner did just before it was wrecked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) another fun panel test fitment pic: Edited September 2, 2017 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) some updates for the past couple of months: We have been continuing to fit panels and doors, making sure our repairs are good. Painted the interior. Everything fits pretty darn well so far. I have been able to sell a few extra parts so far since I have duplicates of almost everything, so that is helping recoup the cost of the parts car. The next projects are massaging the rear so the truck lid fits better, and taking out the headliner on the parts car so we can cut out the metal above the visors and patch that. That should finish the welding as far as we can tell. Edited September 2, 2017 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Good to see it's moving along Billy.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) some recent photos, messing with the interior, parts car is looking emptier by the day: parts car now: Edited September 2, 2017 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The more the parts car looses the better the restoration looks. Keep up the good work. She's coming along nicely. You have to feel pretty good about getting this close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Yes! Thanks Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Cool !! Looks like a real car again.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beetlehouse1528 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hi, I am looking for the complete tranny for my friend's 1939 Buick Special series 40, do you have spare one can sale us? or have any source ? We are in Taiwan, we are doing same restoration as you done, hope can get your help! Regards Kevin Lo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 No, I don't have any leads on a transmission. My extra one was in the badly wrecked car and I wouldn't trust it. They show up on eBay from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beetlehouse1528 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Many thanks for your reply! I will keep looking for it on eBay. by the way, I am also looking for the control rod as per attached photo...do you have any spare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Off topicbeetlehouse1528 Welcome to the forumYou would be better to start a new thread here http://forums.aaca.org/f165/ and here http://forums.aaca.org/f117/Hi, I am looking for the complete tranny for my friend's 1939 Buick Special series 40, do you have spare one can sale us? or have any source? We are in Taiwan, we are doing same restoration as you done, hope can get your help! Regards Kevin Lo1939 series 40 are 1 year only transmission with many 1 year only parts. Some parts are common with other years. 1939 transmission's have a poor reputation. A used car dealer of the 1960's has told he scrapped many '39's due to transmission/gearbox problemsDo you really want a complete 1939 series 40 transmission or just parts? A forum member has built a transmission from 1939 and later parts for his 1939 series 40. 1940 and later have better parts availability.Dave Tachney parts out pre war Buick's. But any used transmission will/may need (expensive) work. Any '39 owner is best to keep transmission spares and not sell (I and others do)'39 Buick team And we like photos Edited November 8, 2014 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beetlehouse1528 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Many thanks for your reply and info! yes, if possible we would like to buy a complete transmission! if it is not easy to get one ... we will try to find parts to rebuild it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Many thanks for your reply and info! yes, if possible we would like to buy a complete transmission! if it is not easy to get one ... we will try to find parts to rebuild it!Any ~75 year old transmission you buy may be in no better condition than the one you have now. What is wrong with it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beetlehouse1528 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 thanks again your reply! the most important missing parts of this transmission is the " selector lever device" as attached photo, by the way, I just started a new thread to ask help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 New thread by beetlehouse1528 here http://forums.aaca.org/f165/39buick-special-series-40-transmission-parts-383019.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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