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    Buick Dealers

    in General Discussion

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    14 hours ago, Flivverking said:

    State library of Pennsylvania , has the city directories of the period in all areas. They maybe online?

    Thank you

    14 hours ago, kingrudy said:

    You might check to see if there is a BCA chapter in that area. They might have some of that information in their chapters archives. Or you very well may get that information from the Bugle if you are a member. 

    Thanks

    Great Idea

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    Buick Dealers

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Thank you. That's a great idea.

    7 minutes ago, misterc9 said:

    You might be able to find an old City Directory from that era. They were published annually. A lot of businesses used them. They listed every business and residence in the city. A library might have one.

    I would guess that city directories might be housed in libraries only in adjacent areas. I will try via the internet. Thanks

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    1938 Buick

    in Buick - Pre War

    Posted

    Availability of state license records vary with different states; but that would be your best bet.

    I doubt you will find any dealer records that old to help with this quest...

    State license info is a good idea. Now all I have to do is get the DMV of a few East Coast states to cooperate!

    Thanks,

    Billy Buick

    1938 Buick

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    Thank you for your response.

    I only know the name of one previous owner, but inside one of the pages of the original shop manual, I found a model description and price card. It says "prices for the Allegheny and Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania. I have to assume the car may have originated from a dealership in PA.

    I bought the car from a private owner in New Hampshire who says the car spent some time in Massachusetts. But it all the info I have.

    I am trying to find out which Buick dealers were around in 1938 in the Pittsburgh and Allegheny area.

    Any suggestions you could give would be appreciated.

    Thx.

    Starting my '41

    in Buick - Pre War

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    I don't have a '41 Buick but in the '38 shop manual it suggests to depress the clutch pedal then push the starter to the floor. I do this all the time and it works fine for my '38. It might be worth a try.

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