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    What wax are you using?

    in General Discussion

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    I'm Asking suggestions for brands of wax you think is good on original black paint.  I've kept  a pretty good finish for the twelve years I've owned the car but will admit I'm still experimenting with brands. Very difficult to avoid swirl marks on application.  In the past I apply by hand and prefer to buff with a finish grade  polishing wheel using light pressure vs hand buffing. Actually the swirl marks happen on application not the machine buffing. Too damn old to buff the entire car by hand anyway.  Your input is appreciated. 

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    Okay I know I'm not a mechanic - '41 Buick Had been running great until last week.

    in Buick - Pre War

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    My '41 Buick with original 248 CI  straight eight engine 38,500 miles. Had been running great until last week. While out for a nice drive she started sputtering and missing big time.. then run   okay. died a few times on me before I could get home. I've been waiting for a few days of no  rain as my mechanic has no covered storage where he works on it.  Just asking to get a few ideas.  I thought maybe bad gas.  She started with out much grinding today after sitting over a month .   Ran it a while warming up,   ran smooth for a few minutes then started the missing again .. then smooth then missing and almost died.  then smooth etc.  I pulled it back in the garage until Thursday when the mechanic can take it.  SO.. bad gas?  bad points? distributer?  the plugs aren't that old and neither are the plug wires.  seems like a fuel problem.?  would the mech fuel pump (now a few years old)  act up like that?  or maybe a carb problem?  As my header states I'm not mechanical so just asking you guys who are some of the things it might be.  appreciate any feed back. Thanks.

    Wayne 

    Fresno, Ca.

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    Unique Classic Cars, Mankato, MN--Anybody know these guys?

    in General Discussion

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    I bought my 1941 Buick from them in 2011.  Didn't go see the car in person.  Had a 3 A guy just make sure it was really there.

    Everything they said was correct and they helped get the car  shipped in an enclosed carrier (had to wait for about 3 weeks get one coming to California from Mankato)

    Honest people . I went to see the shop on a cross country trip a few years after I bought the Buick and was able to thank them in person.  Good experience with the purchase start to finish. I've enjoyed my Buick for almost 12 years ..  Good luck 

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    Memories of 36 Plymouth

    in Period Photos - Pre WWII

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    Really enjoyed it. Thank you for posting.  Makes you realize how good we have it today and how much sacrifice the people living at the time had to make.   At home as well as the men and women in uniform.  

    The shot of the 62,000 plus miles considered high mileage would just be a good break in with todays modern cars.  If I don't get 200K trouble free miles I think I bought a lemon.   "They don't build them like they used to"  and I'm glad they don't.😊

     

     

    On the driver  entering cars from the passenger side.  It must have been a law.  I notice very common to see in the old movies from the 40's especially.   Must have been a tough slide for a guy like me 250#s and on mohair seats that don't slip much.  Lol

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    Almost had her sold

    in General Discussion

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    I had a buyer literality on his way to the bank for a cashiers check and willing to make the 170 mile drive to purchase my (all original)  41 Buick. Straight eight.   I went to move the car out of the garage to dust her off so she'd look her best when the buyer arrived and would you know...No start. Ok maybe out of gas? (the gauge does not work)  had  AAA bring  fuel .. No start .. sprayed starter fluid.  No start..  Engine  cranks but even with the starter fluid no temp start,  just cranks... I first thought bad fuel pump. it did that before with a bad pump but starter fluid would make it start for a few seconds.. not this time.  So  must not be getting spark to the cylinders?   NOT A MECHANIC HERE. my guess.    Drove a short distance the day before seemed ok but I think it died twice while out.  your Opinions of possible problems please. I can't get it to a shop till mid October as I'll be out of the country.   Glad I caught the buyer before he got to the bank.  Maybe she's trying to tell me something like..."KEEP ME "😊

    FOR SALE 1941 Buick Super

    in General Motors Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell

    Posted · Edited by 414TATA
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    1941 Buick Super 51  .  All original. 37,000 miles to the best of my research I'm the 3rd owner. I've owned it exactly 10 years . Had 23,800 miles July of 2011.  Very good condition. Run great. 

    It's been driven weekly year round in California.  Newer Diamond Back radial tire installed at 34,195 April of 2019 . Newer radial spare tire, black wall Oct. 2019.  New battery Feb 2021.  Newer brakes and master cylinder at 33,200 miles.  Paint and interior is original and in very good condition.  Some primer showing at roof above front windshield. NO RUST ISSUES Chrome front and back bumper and gill very good condition. Gas gauge, Wipers, radio & heater do not work.  (never been in the rain last 10 years), never gets too cold to drive it here so heater is not an issue and the radio is AM only.  Speedometer, heat and oil pressure gauges all work.  Oil pressure is 47 to 50 #s at highway speeds. This is a great car that is ready for the road and fun to drive.  Selling because like the man I bought it from I've aged out.  Lol.  Car is located in Fresno California

    I'll be happy to share anything I know about this car.   Priced at what I think is realistic and willing to accept  $18,500

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    Is it worth mid $20s ?

    in Buick - Pre War

    Posted · Edited by 414TATA (see edit history)

    Don't understand why my response has not posted.  (Thought I responded few hours ago?)

    I appreciate the feed back and agree the mid 20's is too optimistic for this car.  I'll try lower.

     

    Thanks to those of you who had comments and opinions.

     

    Wayne 

    Is it worth mid $20s ?

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Hey Neil.

     

    As I said I'm having trouble up loading so that's why the dated photos and no interior shots.  I'm not concerned about people giving me their  opinion on value.  Actually I couldn't think of a better place to ask. 

    Thanks for the feed back.

     

    Matthew:

     Thank you . what prompted my post here was while I was out on my run today I had a very interested person asking about value.  He might be a potential buyer if I decide to sell.  I'm no expert on value so that's why I ask.

    I appreciate your input. 

     

    Wayne

    Is it worth mid $20s ?

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Pre war Buick guys just asking your opinion of value.  I'm considering  selling and really not sure where the real world might value this 1941 Buick Super.

    All original  runs great, shifts great has never had a repaint.  37,000 original miles.  To the best of my knowledge I'm the 3rd owner.  I've had it ten years this month.  Had 23,800 miles at purchase.

    Diamond back  Radial tires (installed 4/2019)with approx. 1600 miles on them.   All new brake shoes and new master cylinder with around 1,000 miles since installed.

      No interior photos here but interior is in excellent condition.  No rips or stains in upholstery or headliner.  dash is in excellent condition.  speedometer and odometer are accurate. Gas gauge does not work.  Wipers do not work. (I've never had it out in the rain 🙂)  Radio does not work . Heater does not work  ( doesn't get too cold cold here).   All other gauges work well. Temp runs at 180 deg. Oil pressure is excellent at idle and on the road runs 47 to 50+#s  (some oil leak to be determined.. down one quart in last 600 miles since change driving about once a week usually a 16 to 20  mile run. 

    I'm thinking of selling because I'm having shoulder problems BIG TIME and require surgery which I'm putting off as long as possible. I can manage  fine if I don't stress it.  With no power steering this heavy Buick is not easy for me to steer especially at low speeds. I'm aware there may be a fix to add power steering but I'm thinking in might be time to pass this original car on to another who will appreciate it.  Your comments appreciated. (These photos aren't recent but the car looks exactly as shown. I'm having problems uploading so using older photos. ) 

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    Rear main seal leaking

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Hey Ben   Thanks for the input.  In my opinion It's more of a nuisance.  Leaving a puddle on the cardboard or plastic sheet I keep under the car in the garage. it's  about 3 or 4" by about 8 to 10" after coming in from a 20 mile run.  It lost a quart of oil in the last about 550 miles . which doesn't really seem that bad to me.  Is it?  I mean I know that's not a good thing .  I'm driving this Buick at least once a week about 20 or 22 miles each outing.   I guess I'm a cheapo but I have to say I like what you're saying better than the repair shops $1,400 estimate. (was him guessing the rear main as it was not up on the rack) Lol   Thanks so much.  I always enjoy your post and responses here.😊

    Rear main seal leaking

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Just asking to get an idea of a reasonable cost to replace the rear main seal. 1941  Buick 248 CI Straight eight.   Pretty sure that's my leak. Still have to get it on a rack and check it out for certain.   My understanding is it's a rope seal.  I'd be surprised if it's ever been replaced.  Just turned 37K original miles today on a 20 mile run. 🙂   Car was built in October of 1940 for the '41 model year so the seal is almost 81 years old.  I won't be doing the job.   About the only thing I'm good at with this old Buick is driving it. and maybe not so much on that either.😊   I'm told the replacement seal can be Neoprene or rope type ,both of which Bob's Automobilia carries.  I'm thinking go with the Neoprene.  Just curious what you guys think is about the right cost for the job.  Either part is  under $50.00.   Oh.. and unfortunately I'm in California just to help with a guestimate. ( probably take the low end cost wise and double it. 😖)  

     

    Wayne 

     

    Oh NO .. another oil question

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Just changed my oil  to Rotilla  15-40 wt.oil ( states for Diesel engines) in my 1941 Buick 248 CI straight eight.  Original with 36,000 miles.   I didn't see any Rotilla this  wt. for gasoline engines.    As it turns out my oil pressure is running like 58 almost to maximum full gauge reading at highway speed. I think prior to this oil change it would be around 48 to 50.  Is this harmful to my engine?   I've read  in the past here about Rotilla users being pleased  but maybe they're using  for gas engines.  Nothing unusual seems to be going on that I can hear or see.  Your thoughts?  

    Wayne B.

     

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