Looking for 1937 Series 80 Parts

[VIctoredaye]

I have just got a 1937 Series 80 Buick McLaughlin here in the UK, it is allegedly Joe Kennedy's car from when he was Ambassador just before the war but I have nothing to verify this.  The car is missing some parts and has some that need replacing. Does anyone know of anyone that has a car they are parting out or a supplier that would be able to help? The parts I am looking for are:

 

Both Vent Window frames

Right had Grill section (as you look at the car)

Grill center stainless trim

Radio

Hubcap

Both front door stainless trim

Running Boards - I have read that there is/was someone reproducing these but cant find their details

Headlamp rims

Interior dome light

Front headlining bow.

 

I have a US shipping address if shiping abroad is an issue.

 

[Jack Welch]

If you are a BCA member, you may want to look up Jon Henry in Marion Massachusetts or Jesse Morton in Connecticut . Also Bob (Robert) Bolduc in Lowell MA. Hope this helps. Jon and Jesse are also AACA members, so if you don't have a Buick roster , you could find them in the AACA roster.

Jack

Edited August 14, 2018 by Jack Welch (see edit history)

[Jack Welch]

Steele Rubber products may be able to help you with the running board rubber, if it is only the rubber that you need.

[MCHinson]

I don't know if the parts you are looking are different from US production or not. If US production car parts will work, the best source for any 1936-1941 Buick parts is Dave Tachey. He is old school and the best way to reach him is by phone call between 4 and 7 pm Central time here in the US. His phone number is 763-427-3460. You can also write him a letter. His address is 11949 Oregon Ave N., Champlin, MN 55316.

 

I am not aware of anyone reproducing the running boards. There are one or two companys in Canda who will reproduce the rubber on running boards.  I have no personal  experience with them but here is one of their websites: http://www.runningboardrubbermats.com/vintagerunningboards.html

[VIctoredaye]

Thanks Guys, that's very helpful. I will give those leads a try.

As far as I am aware US rim parts should be interchangeable.

[1939_Buick]

Some Buick McLaughlin parts can be different, especially interior.

On the late 30's smaller series wheels can be 6 bolt vs 5 bolt for USA GM Fisher production.  For example 1939 s40 s60 hubcaps are different.

Some parts will be the same as 40 & 60 series, but others will not. 

 

Canadian Buck Club:-  http://www.mclaughlin-buickclub.ca/

 

Download the 1942 Buick shop manual. All of it section by section. The pdf link does not work.

http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/manuals/Buick/1942/Shop%20Manual/

It is very comprehensive and has information that can be used with all straight 8’s.

It has more information than was included in older “Shop Manuals” before 1942-41

 

[VIctoredaye]

Thanks, I appreciate the help, Buick’s are all new to me so I am still finding my way. 

[MCHinson]

I would also like to invite you to consider joining the 36-38 Buick Club. While we obviously don't know as much about the McLaughlin Buicks as the other club, we have a number of members with them who could probably help you with information, including some with similar McLaughlin Buicks. You can learn more about the club at the following link: http://www.3638buickclub.org/

[VIctoredaye]

Thanks, will certainly take a look, I hadn’t come across the club, it sounds great. 

Cheers

Chris