[Would This Body Manual work for 1936?]

Fisher made all the GM bodies in that period and their manuals were for all GM makes and models in that years production. You should be okay using this for your Buick body.

[How to remove exterior door handle 1940?]

Here is a link to Fisher Body manual that will show you how to remove the outside handles as well as many other items.

1939 & 1940 Fisher Body Service & Construction

[Make & Model]

Can anyone identify the car in the attached photo?

Thanks, JV

['39 Buick Temperature Sensor Problem]

JohnUSAF - I have not taken photos of temporary temperature gauge installation, but can if that is what you are asking for. I can take the spark plug cover off and show where the sensor is located on the engine block.

['39 Buick Temperature Sensor Problem]

ply33, thanks for the tutorial. I swear I saw your article recently when I started Googling my options.

['39 Buick Temperature Sensor Problem]

Thanks Frank, I purchased a temporary gauge at NAPA yesterday and will drain the radiator sometime tomorrow after I take the '39 to a morning classic car show. The temperature was only 105 here today and they predict a mere 101 tomorrow, so should be just right for doing some work out on the driveway - ouch!

John

['39 Buick Temperature Sensor Problem]

Harold, Thanks for the input, I think I have seen that (or similar) article about placing the glass sensor containing ether in an ice bath while you repair/reattach the tube to the gauge. Think I will take out the old one and see what it looks like is wrong and put a temporary gauge in place until I have decided what to do next.

John V.

['39 Buick Temperature Sensor Problem]

Thanks Frank, I was on ebay checking earlier and don't see anything there right now. Checked Hemmings and found a couple of places that repair gauges. I will check NAPA, AutoZone and O'Reillys to see what they have for temporary solution.

John V.

['39 Buick Temperature Sensor Problem]

I have a '39 Buick coupe - while it was in the body shop recently the temperature gauge ceased working. I assume the sensor bulb has broken or the tube has been damaged. Two questions: #1: is there an easy way to install a temporary modern gauge while I get the old one repaired or replaced, and #2: does anyone have experience with finding a replacement or someone to repair this type of sensor?

Hate to be driving with no indication of the engine temp, and assume repair will involve having the gauge and sensor unit out of the car for awhile.

Thanks, John

[1939 S40 sidemounts]

Add my 1939 Business Coupe to the "no sidemount" list.

[1939 Buick parts]

Jeff, I have an original horn ring from a 39. Is it the same as what you need?

I know this is an old post, but if you still have the 39 Buick horn ring, I am interested.

John V.