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Den41Buick

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  1. I am looking for a better than average 6 volt car battery. The last one I purchased in 2011 form Interstate is now failing. I am looking for one with good crank, but is also must fit inside my battery carrier. I don not believe an Optima battery would work. Any suggestions? Thanks

  2. If it was upholstered by someone unfamiliar with cars of this vintage, they may have used padding along the sides of the top irons that's too thick. It makes for a nice, smooth curve on the sides, but is too bulky when you try to collapse the irons. I saw this problem on an Auburn recently.

    When I had my own Auburn reupholstered years ago, I specified that I wanted the top to "stack" very flat, and the upholsterer used thin pads that work well.

    Is the solution removing the padding?

  3. I am having trouble collapsing the convertible top to my phaeton. It does not appear to have any binding issues, but it seems like the irons will not collapse fully. The issue many be the fact that there is alot of fabric to fold between the irons. Is there anyone who has had the same issue, and if so, how did you correct it? I have attached a picture of the maximun it will close. I refuse to try to push it any more. Thanks.

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  4. Why do you think so many dealers/sellers spend their time advertising cars for sale and then do not state the sales price?? Do they think INQUIRY is going to get them more interest in the car? I have never made, nor will ever make an inquiry because my first belief is the fact that the car must be grossly over-priced or secondly, feel they are testing the waters and may be ashamed of the price. Are there any dealers/sellers that feel this is a successful approach?

  5. I am looking for suggestions on how to stay cool on a very warm day in a prewar car. Last weekend I went for a 40 mile ride on an 80+ degree day and thought my sneakers were going to melt to the floor of the car. Actually I thought my feet were going to melt to my sneakers. The heat through the floor/firewall was incredible. Without dismantling the car does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

  6. Juan,

    Welcome to world of 1941 Buicks. As the adverstsing said "The Best Buick Yet". You have already found Bob's and he is a good source for parts as well as Old Buick Parts in NJ. A must have is a book by Bob Anderson titled "Restoration Facts: 1941 Buick". It is a great reference to have and can be ordered at www.andersonautomotiveenterprises.com.

    As you will find they are great driving cars and very reliable too. There are plenty of 41 owners on this blog who I am sure will be willing to help you through the process. Best of luck.

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