39BuickEight

So it is possible to replace the entire core if the tanks are good? I'm not really sure what I am looking for to be honest, other than a complete radiator. The original is copper, correct? What would the replacement be? Thanks!

Hey there guys, I took my radiator to be looked over, and it's what I thought, it's been repaired and patched so many times before that it can't be saved again. Does anyone have any recommendations for me as far as a replacement? The tanks are bulging out too, must have has some bad problems in the past.

I agree with the idea that the condition of the plate should match the condition of the car.

another central KY '39, neato!

So for me, that would read backwards correct? People turning right don't have to give way to left turners? Still doesn't make sense in my brain???

Just great!

I agree 100% Barney.

Pete, I don't have a photo my my actual light, but this one seems to be accurate, though the price seems way too high: 1939-40 Buick Dome Light Lens; NEW! | eBay

Thanks for the offer lunchbox, but we decided to just make one. Turns out neither side really lined up all that well, so we made a bracket for each side.

Heck, the rebuilt ones are worth $2800

Thanks guys. Danny, I see what I need, it's the thin metal brace part on the bottom part of the supports in your first photo. Another case of where I thought I was getting the entire thing, but I'll just have to make that on my own, unless someone has one I can obtain for a good price . It's not worth the shipping to send this back and try to find an entire one. here is the one I have, you can see it is missing from this remade support bracket that they sell: better pic on page 7: http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/2011catalog.pdf

I ordered the one Bob's sells, but there is no way it is correct. We can make it work by adding our own piece of steel to get the bolts to reach the holes. Do the big series cars have different brackets? Would they use this one? Is there another supplier that sells a different one? This one is straight across, and when you bolt the outer side to the frame (only fits one way, the holes in the outer frame rail dictate that), the inside bolts are not even close to the holes on that side. If you look here you can see one hole in the frame where it supposed to go, but, like I said, it's not close. It needs to be offset or something.

Yeah, you'll get a nice catalog when you place your order

I'm sure Bob's Automobilia would have them. I got my kits from them for my '39: http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/2011catalog.pdf

exhaust fits (thanks to Classic Exhaust up in Ohio), though the rear muffler bracket does not line up at all (needs to be at an angle to hit the holes in the frame), anyone know if there is another one and maybe I was sent the wrong one? I need to call Bob's Monday and ask about it. We can make it work if we need to:

Here is a link: 1939 BUICK BUSINESS COUPE

I know with UPS and USPS you can ship something like that without packing it, they just put a tag on it. Most recently I shipped a reese hitch across the country via USPS. I had to put it on the scale for the poor little woman helping me, but they delivered it fine.

You mean it's not $3000

Rotella 15W-40 is what I have often heard recommended, has ZDDP.

Just verify if the policy is a stated value policy or not. there are 2 types: 1. You and you agent agree on the value for premium rating and pricing purposes, but you actually get what the car is worth at the time of loss, up to that amount. I.E. you can cover it for $12,000, but if they determine it's worth $10,000 at the time of loss, you get that. This is what most of the big name insurers do. 2. The prefered is a "stated value policy," where you get what you insure it for regardless of market conditions. This is typically what the specialty insurers do. Either way, just do you research and verify what actual coverage you are getting. Most people don't do this and are often surprised when they file a claim. (I am an insurance adjuster)

Wow! Great results!

I need one for my car too, haven't crossed that bridge yet, interested also.

check with Jolly_John, he has a few different ones. I got my 1939 shield from him

Well, just based on the description and seeing the short video, I'd say $3500-$5000.

I'd love to stop by sometime!