Douglas G. Brown Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 1938 Buick Special Convertible Sedan PROJECT on ebay. Located in Upstate New York. Title is "1938 Buick Special 4 door convertible", ebay number is 401281203957 (I don't know how to put the link in here) Not for the fainthearted, but there is a lot to work with here, if you have a 38 sedan donor car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I have no need for that but I have to admit I considered it when I saw it yesterday. I also know a guy with a disassembled 38 Special Sedan, missing the engine, available for $2500. Those two together might make a very interesting project but I probably should try to stop thinking about it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I can not understand someone leaving such a rare car out in the weather to rust away. It must be the case that " I will restore it one day " . VERY SAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 So Sad!! Link herre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Looks like yard art to me. If it was a Century convertible coupe, and the buyer could do most of the work, MAYBE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) The car has been in that condition since the late 1960's. It was only pulled out of the storage building about 2 years ago. I offered to buy it but found out Paul Lauricella, Parts of the Past (https://www.company-detail.com/company-lauricellas-cars-of-the-past-antique-auto-parts-llc-4599298) had called before me. I deferred the sale to Paul. He is a good guy and long time friend. He specializes in Cadillac stuff and I highly recommend him. As for the car, it was last actually driven to transport apple pickers from a main Rochester arae road crossing to an orchard in a, now, densely populated area. There wasn't much left 45 years ago. I first saw it 25 years ago and didn't even pay attention then. Don't shed too many tears over this stuff. It was part of one of many stashes or potential projects that people are realizing will never get done. The seller to Paul has owned a bunch of high quality AACA winners. I have been looking at a Hobart Handler 140 MIG welder and thought buying that car would be a great justification for it. More will come. Bernie Edited February 25, 2017 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 BTW, here is the donor car: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5998646856.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter S Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 forget the convertiblew. save the donor! peter s. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas G. Brown Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) I see the "B" pillars between the front and rear doors are missing in the picture. I have 1936 and 1937 Dodge convertible sedans, and the B pillars on them are solid steel or iron castings which are bolted to the frame. Are the B pillars on this car the same, or are they simply cut down versions of the spot welded together hollow sheet steel ones like in the 4 door 1938 Buick sedans? A fellow a few miles down the road from my camp has one of the 1938 Buick 4 door sedans, which looks like would be a decent donor car. I don't see any B pillars in the picture of the ebay convertible, nor the bulkhead between front and back seat. What I am asking is, can the B pillars for the 1938 Buick be made by cutting down the ones from a 4 door sedan, or are they unique to the convertible sedan body, as they are in the 1936 and 1937 Dodges? Edited February 25, 2017 by Douglas G. Brown (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The B pillars are lying on the front (what's left of) the floor. The passenger door post is also lying inside the car. One B pillar was rusted but repairable. They are quite heavy and a fairly elaborate item.The doors were definitely sedan doors with sheet metal capping the window frames. PM me if any of this other stuff gets you a little tingly. I can put you in contact. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 10 minutes ago, 60FlatTop said: The B pillars are lying on the front (what's left of) the floor. The passenger door post is also lying inside the car. One B pillar was rusted but repairable. They are quite heavy and a fairly elaborate item.The doors were definitely sedan doors with sheet metal capping the window frames. PM me if any of this other stuff gets you a little tingly. I can put you in contact. Bernie 40 BUICK appears to be a Century ( long hood ) with dual carbs ????????? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas G. Brown Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 12 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: The B pillars are lying on the front (what's left of) the floor. The passenger door post is also lying inside the car. One B pillar was rusted but repairable. They are quite heavy and a fairly elaborate item.The doors were definitely sedan doors with sheet metal capping the window frames So, were the B pillars originally attached to the rest of the body structure as in the 4 door sedans, or were they also attached to the frame, like the 1936 and 1937 Dodges? Bernie, I have a 1960 Electra 4 door hardtop parts car. Please let me know f you need any parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I didn't take a picture of the filler posts, but here is a capture from the Ebay pictures. The horizontal piece in the center had a hook at one end and a slip bracket at the other. Here are my pics showing how the door top was formed, Just a flat cap from the edge to the window channel. The '40 Century currently has two carburetors that will be removed and a correctsingle installed if someone jumps on the $8500 price tag. It is a pretty good car Notice the Century stainless window trim. I owned a '39 Series 40 that was originally equipped with dual sidemounts and streamboards that had the Century window trim, quite uncommon in a Series 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) also Pretty nice 1950 I think , maroon Buick on eBay , owner says showroom condition yesterday about $5k , wish I had space. would like to know model, super or special ? apologies don't know how to forward eBay details onto here. anyone have the time to tell me appreciated cheers pilgrim Edited February 28, 2017 by Pilgrim65 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 well for Lord sakes don't add any more cars to this thread as I am already confused enough with the original advertised one, the donor car and now do I understand there is the Century also available Bernie. IMO the Century looks most interesting. And it is priced at $8500? Maybe start another thread for it ........ 1 hour ago, Pilgrim65 said: apologies don't know how to forward eBay details onto here. anyone have the time to tell me appreciated Pilgrim, if you find a car on eBay you consider a good deal and may be of interest to folks here, while you are in the eBay listing, click on the address bar at the top of that page, copy that address and paste it to a new thread here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Bernie, what is the convertible behind the carriage above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Pilgrim, I moved your post about the 49 to http://forums.aaca.org/topic/289419-49-buick-on-ebay-opinions-wanted/#comment-1573659 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) The convertible is a 1926 Cadillac touring with an aluminum body. Mechanics were done by WinRoss some years ago, needs paint and upholstery and the rest of the routine- low $20's. The Century is a good car. I just mentioned them in passing since they were at the site of the '38 in the post. I don't want to get too deep in the marketing because my services have such a hefty price tag. I am good for dropping a phone number in a PM, though. '38 Limited sedan under the tarp. Bernie Edited March 1, 2017 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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