1941 Dash Set- refinished and ready to show (SOLD)

[41Roadmaster]

I have a 1941 dash set with new engine-turning listed on eBay with an opening bid of $475 + $40 shipping to the lower 48. More photos listed on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/202340324198?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

I have other items for 1941 Buick currently listed as well. You're welcome to PM me with questions.

Anderson

Edited June 21, 2018 by 41Roadmaster
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[Pete Phillips]

That's just for Roadmasters and Supers, correct?  I don't think my '41 Special takes that on its dash (?) but I could be wrong...

Pete Phillips, BCA #7338

Leonard, TX.

[Matt Harwood]

Universal for all '41s.

[41Roadmaster]

Yes Pete, the dash panels were the same for all 1941 series. This is a refinished set I bought from a guy in a cowboy hat from Ohio to use on my car, but then found a perfect NOS set that I used instead.

[Matt Harwood]

1 hour ago, 41Roadmaster said:

a guy in a cowboy hat from Ohio.

 

That would be Doug Seybold. His engine-turning work is pretty darned good. He did the panels for my '41 Century and they look better than new. I think the factory finish had a bit of color in the clear, a kind of greenish-gold tint, but it's hard to be sure. It might just be age. Doug did mine clear and they look like jewelry.

[41Roadmaster]

11 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said:

 

That would be Doug Seybold. His engine-turning work is pretty darned good. He did the panels for my '41 Century and they look better than new. I think the factory finish had a bit of color in the clear, a kind of greenish-gold tint, but it's hard to be sure. It might just be age. Doug did mine clear and they look like jewelry.

 

Ha, of course it was Doug, I was just being cheeky ; ) 

According to Lewis Jenkins, and supported by the 1941 Buick Engineering Information book (attached), the dash panels were tinted one of two colors. This was to match either the tan or grey upholstery.

[Buicknutty]

 I just have to muddle things up here, but I intend no offense to the OP.

 The engine tuning is beautiful, but was not used on Canadian built cars, usually known as McLaughlin Buicks. This was a throw back to some of the 20's cars, which used a solid walnut dashboard, instead of a metal one. Unfortunately, little documentation has survived on the Canadian made models.

 Keith

 

[41Roadmaster]

24 minutes ago, Buicknutty said:

 I just have to muddle things up here, but I intend no offense to the OP.

 The engine tuning is beautiful, but was not used on Canadian built cars, usually known as McLaughlin Buicks. This was a throw back to some of the 20's cars, which used a solid walnut dashboard, instead of a metal one. Unfortunately, little documentation has survived on the Canadian made models.

 Keith

 

Thanks Keith, do you have a photo of the Canadian dash you could share? Interesting!

A

[Buicknutty]

 My car had been painted before I bought it, but I had the good fortune to photograph a very original '41 McLaughlin Buick Special Sedan a few years ago.

 Here's a few pics of it.

 Keith

 

[41Roadmaster]

Wow, 20's indeed, very cool. I had no idea the McLaughlins had this difference too. I remembered the window crank/escutcheon differences you shared with me a while back. These Buicks always seem to have something new to teach, thanks!