49_buick_super

Need a front fender midline stainless trim piece for a 1949 Buick Super. Descriptive photo attached. 49buick@gmail.com Thanks. Dan

Is this what you mean? This is the passenger's side. Same on the driver's side.

A few more photos showing the locations more clearly after the manifolds are removed. (1949 engine) Kroil + heat + patience.

The end retainer is different from those that span the intake and exhaust ports. But it fits the cast recess perfectly. This photo is from a series I took prior to starting the restoration. I was able to remove the intake and exhaust manifolds without breaking off any of the studs, including the one under discussion. It was rusted more than the others and due to its length it is subjected to greater stress when it is removed. I used lots of Kroil on all these studs for a week before I took them out and then applied lots of heat to any that seemed reluctant to come out. My opinion is that this long stud is a weak spot in the fastener design on the straight 8 manifolds and for those that find it missing, it has been broken off earlier in the car's life rather than missing by design. ($0.02)

What color was your Grandpa's 49 Super?

I vote for the bolt (stud). A picture from my 49.

Hal Houghton The Classic Preservation Coalition You will not be disappointed.

Matt, You are truly an intrepid Buick restorer! I have recently completed the reupholstery of our 49 Super and it was a fascinating experience. Like you, I started out by carefully removing the material for patterns. I was successful with that. I was going to sew up the new upholstery with the help of my wife who is excellent with sewing and fabrics. She took one look and told me I was nuts. So, I bought a kit that was already cut and sewn but I will tell you that we had some great fun doing the work. A good heavy duty old sewing machine like a Pfaff 120 will be your best friend. And forget the tacks (in most places). They were skilled artisans in the '40s and used tacks skillfully but today, a good upholstery staple gun and lots of hog rings will be your next best friends. We just finished the work on the front seat which took us the longest of all the pieces. I've attached a couple of photos. Keep up the good work. Dan

Hampton Coach. Buick interiors from 1927 to 1955. I bought a complete upholstery set from them for my 49 Super 4dr. The quality is excellent. When they were cutting and sewing the pieces, they called me to ask me which way the chain pattern in the trunk fabric was oriented - vertical or horizontal. The trunk kit was a faithful reproduction what came from the factory - panels and coverings. Hampton Coach - Antique Auto Restoration- Chevy 1916-1954, Buick 1927-1955 Dan

I agree with Joe. I just used Arthur Gould for a rebuild of my 49 Super water pump. Excellent work. I'm going to send them my spare for the same service. Dan

Royal Plating in Tucson. 1949 Buick Super rear bumper - $425.00 License plate insert for same - $75.00 Chrome haz mat fee - $10.00 Job total: $510.00 (cash or equivalent only - they don't do credit cards here) Dropped it off today. This project price is going to include the repair of a dent, a couple of bends that look like they were inflicted by the old bolt-on trailer hitches of years ago and some general scrapes and rash from age.

I'm with Erik - I recommend Sanders. I've bought from them. Prompt service. Perfect fit. I sent a sketch of the bug and it was etched on my piece perfectly. Dan

Thank you for these replies. I've been watching Wheatbelt and also noted the web site is down. Thanks for the advice. I will call. Dan

Hello to the group. I think this is my first request. I've been lurking about for some time. I'm working on the restoration of a 1949 Buick Super that I've had for a few years. It is a complete and original car. I'm attaching a photo to this post of the way it looked a few years back. The car is in the advanced stages of disassembly. The interior is out, all the doors have been disassembled and readied for paint. I have the complete Hampton Coach interior ready for installation. All of the seats are done and ready for reinstallation when ready. I've got a complete Rhode Island wiring harness also at the ready when the time comes. Please permit me a question. Hollanders reports that front doors on the 1949 Buick 51 4-door cross with: 1948-49 Cadillac Model 60S, 61, and 62 1948-49 Oldsmobile 98 Does anyone have any first-hand knowledge if the latch and lock also interchange? I'm fairly certain the remote control levers may be constructed differently but that would not necessarily preclude the latch and lock from being the same production units. Thanks. Dan