Dave Gelinas (XP-300)
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I own a 1938 Buick. It positively is not a 1938 Buick nor is it a 1937 Buick.
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I agree it appears to be an Olds. not a Buick.
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Pete:
Good luck on the sale and on your efforts with the '51. I hope your car goes to a good home and with someone who will keep it stock.
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Sandy:
If the interior of your 90 series is any indication of condition, Your Buick must be top notch. Great looking interior.
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]156709[/ATTACH]And, in case anyone is wondering what the actual Centurion emblem looks like, here's an example:Thank you Brian for the addition. I had forgotten just a bit how the emblem looked.
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Gene:
Having grown up in a 1955 Buick, I too have a fondness for the side emblems.
Buick had a way with the designs of their cars and the "perks" that went along with it.
The Gold Buick Emblem on the doors of a 1955 Roadmaster is one of those "perks".
A touch of class in my view.
I have said it before and I'll say it again. Buick had class and style. Not glitz.
(Century side emblem from the web.)
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Tom.
This is awesome stuff.
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As of 7:00 AM today, 7 days and counting. ..."and a partridge in a pear tree".
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Just love it when a Buick takes best of show. We need a thread just for that!
John:
Great idea for a thread.
Do you want to start it?
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Bill:
I can only say one thing about your car, WOW!!
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I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. My wife says I'm nuts.
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Dan:
Thank you for the clarification.
As you know anything listed on eBay and the information provided is always subject to proof.
My interest was in the photo and the story it told, rather than to tell a story about the photo.
Again thank you for your information.
Dave
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Awesome job and I bet your looking forward to the final photo.
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Tom;
With the story of your Mother it makes the picture that much more meaningful. Would love to see pictures of your car. 1936 is one of my favorite years for Buick.
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I plan on converting my 89 Buick Estate Wagon into a sedan delivery using Caprice coupe doors and front half of the quarters. John
The doors of the Caprice will definitely make it look correct in proportion to the side panels.
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Tom_S
I like your Avatar photo.
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#1 Mid 60's Buick. All models.
#16 Pre-1936 Buick
#2 I don't believe is an auto item, but it is a lapel pin.
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Take a look at what another person has done to a 1956 Buick. He turned into a 1956/1957. Not my cup of tea, but some people like these things.
Buick : Riviera Kool Kustom in Buick | eBay Motors
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Rob:
Good post.
I like the whimsy, and your right the Centurion Emblem is a good one.
IMO Buick was fond of using Heraldry in its emblems.
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Dale. I can't wait to see that parade float.
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Stunning!
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In my view your best bet is Hampton Coach. They can sell you the material and you could have a local guy install. I hate to mention price but I think your looking at a minimum of $5,000 to $ 8,000. It could be more. I have not done an interior install on my cars for quite awhile.
A gentleman I know in my home town owns a 1936 Special. He did a complete interior install, it came close to that amount about five years ago.
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Smithbrother:
Fellow member smithbrother sent me this photo by email. It is a 1936 Buick emblem that he designed from leather and stainless. Those familiar with 1936 Buicks will recognize it from the cover of the 1936 Buick Brochure. He did a good job with it.
Thank you Dale for sending it in.
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Hi All.
Check this out on the web, I think you will find it of interest in regards to this thread. View pages 8 & 9. All buick.
Can you identify this car from its dashboard? (circa late 1930s car)
in General Discussion
Posted · Edited by xp-300 (see edit history)
The more I study the photo and what the young fellow is doing suggest that the car is of GM heritage. The boy, it appears is fixing the glove box light. It appears to be the same kind I have in my 1938 Buick.
The light goes on and off automatically by simply opening or closing the glove box door. A tiny ball bearing rolls in the fixture of the light to turn on or turn off the light with the movement and final position of the glove box lid.
The Keys... In my view the keys look GM. Also, in 1937 and 1938 Buicks a steering wheel lock was part of the steering column. It does not appear in this photo
It's a great photo and tells a wonderful story. I wish it was part of my collection.