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  1. Thanks guys for the help! I always appreciate your speedy replies!
  2. Does anyone have a passenger side, rear fender gravel shield for sale. I have an original, good condition drivers side, and I need a matching passenger side one. These are the metal backed, rubber front gravel shields on the front of the rear fender. This is for a model 41, Special sedan( pictured below). Thank you !!!
  3. Ok guys, the weather seems to finally be enjoyable and car season is on its way. Im still having trouble with the charging issues. The battery is good, rebuilt tested generator and a modern 6 volt regulator. The cars wiring harness is also brand nee. The only thing we can think of is bad grounding throughout the car. Any ideas or suggestions? There dont seem to be any groumdimg straps on the vehicle so I installed two, one from the starter to the firewall , and one from the starter to the frame. Still having issues. Remember the gauge is nor, al during idle, and dips to discharge if the lights , radio or anything is turned on. This is all while the car is idling. Revving the engine does not show any charging on the ammeter. If testing the battery while idling, and headlights on, there is a slow drain on the battery...approximately .01 volts per 15 seconds. While idling, lights and accessories off...its steady around 6.3 volts. Could the ammeter be faulty? Does it need to be driving to be charging? More grounding straps?
  4. Just a quick update. New battery put in the car and still not charging. Going to test the voltage regulator next (It was bought NOS last year....but its still 70+ years old.) Also going to put a grounding wire from the body to the frame. I've had grounding issues with the car in the past. Fingers crossed.....
  5. Thank you for all of the information/help guys. I'm going to start with a new battery, but unfortunately I have to wait til tomorrow when everything opens and I can go buy one. The ammeter is only showing a discharge as of right now. I've been charging the battery for approximately 1 hour and the car starts right up. The ammeter is not showing a charge, or discharge at this point. However, if I go to turn on the headlights, radio, etc. I'm showing a discharge. When we rev the engine, I'm not showing any type of charge, whether it be on the ammeter, or headlights getting brighter, interior lights getting brighter, etc. If I go to disconnect the battery while its running, it turns right now. I've been told that if it is charging correctly, you can remove the battery and it will carry itself. We did polarize the generator once we installed it as per an "A circuit" system (armature to the battery). It "sounds" like the generator is running..if that makes any sense. It is a new wiring harness from Wiring Harnesses Unlimited (let me tell you what a beautiful job they did). I completely restored the interior (hampton coach interior, rewoodgrained, engine turning, etc.) I'm hoping to get it on the road a bit before the snow flies up here in northern Pennsylvania and they put down the mass amounts of salt on the roads. I'll keep everyone posted as this gets cleared up. Thank you greatly for the replies guys!
  6. Hey guys, I could use some help here..... New rebuilt generator and voltage regulator but my battery won't hold a charge . Ammeter is showing a discharge when I do get it running and attempt to use headlights , radio, etc..but the battery is dying down quickly. I'm at a loss. Could it be just a severely dying battery that needs to be replaced or something else?
  7. As a side question, I have a 1941, model 41 (special 4 door sedan.) Should there be two trunk supports? I hear mention of two supports, however my car only has one on the left side (drivers side) of the car. There doesnt seem to be any evidence of a second. Am I missing one? Or was there only 1?
  8. Thanks for the help Jeff! I was originally using window weld from my local store, but my God is it messy....I'm debating if I even need the sealant on the moulding if the gasket gets sealent. Maybe just put a small bead after everything is installed.
  9. How do you get the defroster motor cover off to replace/repair the wiring? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
  10. Hey Guys.....I'm installing new seals on my front and rear pinchwelds and windows.. I'm having a heck of a time trying to get the rear pinchweld molding back on...any tips? What type of sealant do you guys recommend?
  11. Thanks Keith! I appreciate your help!
  12. Does anyone have a used, farly reasonable antenna for sale for a 1941 Buick (roof mount)?
  13. Thank you everyone for your replies. RDMSTR I'll give it a try. My trouble was that the car is originally Lancaster Gray, Painted Black about 40 years ago. Lancaster Gray is a beautiful color, dont get me wrong, and well...black is gorgeous with all the chrome, but how many black cars are out there? I figured with the Dante Red wheels, the dark blue would be a nice change.
  14. I'm looking to repaint my 1941 Buick Special, Model 41 Ranier Blue, with Dante Red wheels. I have an original paint chip sheet with the color and formula, but we all know that the formula is useless (from my understanding). Does anyone know a good paint shop that would know how to prep the original color? Or should I just find a modern color that is close enough and go with that? Any advice fellas?
  15. Does anyone have the wiper knob assembly/switch that is located on top of the dashboard? Looking to buy one. Thanks guys!
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