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I had a chat with Dave Tacheny. It’s standard window trim. Just installed incorrectly.
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yes- Dave does not have exactly what I need, but, he is going to get me some non model 48 frames - then I am going to have Paul’s Chrome cobble together the bits for me using what I have that works and welding this up and Chrome it all up nice and perty
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Does anyone have driver's side door latch.
This is the piece that hooks to the door handle via flat steel piece.
I need everything but the chrome door handle.
If the passenger side is available - I will take this too. )
Thanks!
~P.
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I need the long wind wing chrome bits for the two door model.
Does anyone have any?
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1) does the drip wing - for lack of better explanation - go between the door and the wind wing frame?
2) at the bottom of the wind wing. Is there any trim between the frame and the door?
3) where can I get the replacement rubber pieces for the windwing?
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Bloo- thanks for your help.
I need to revert back to the original door closing mechanism. The moron I had working for me tried to put a modern door latch in. Said it was safer. He is an idiot. I now have a box labeled Daryl’s F@ckery. I’m going to be largely on my own because I need to restore this back to original.
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Thanks for the pics- I’m off to a good start.
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things went from bad to worse-
the moron I hired to do some work for me decided to replace the door latch with a bear claw. I thought this was a bad idea - but he did it anyway. At the end of the day door alignment is so bad the upside down - yea he put it in upside down - will never work. The latch is way to low. I have the components for the original door latch assembly- well almost - I should be able to get any replacement parts here -
But- he did some body work and it looks like the latch mechanism will not fit anymore. I checked the book- there is no photo. Can anyone post a photo of what the pillar mechanism is supposed to look like?
Many Thanks!
P.
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Does anyone have a hinge pin puller part number or something I can buy? Since everything has been repainted I would rather use finesse than brute force to get the hinge pin out.
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Hey- so, I clearly need some shims.
Where can I get some door shims? I looked on Bobs Automobila and didnt see any.
Thanks!
~P.
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Thank you so much!!!
I have the manual and will read what you posted!
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I tried adjusting the door by tightening the rod, but this just pulled the bottom of the door in.
whst is the best way to align these doors?
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Yea, I have a 36 manual. For my 36 model 48. I’m going to look tomorrow.
Thanks!
P.
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When I was a kid, my grandfather had on his wall, the orignal shop drawings for his old Packard.
I have never forgotten them and I am close to 60 now.
What I an trying to do is collect or grab these images, clean them up and put them in mugs, stickers, etc.
Below is an example of what I did for the Jeep L4-134 engine.
Does anyone know where I could get old Buick engine shop drawings?
Thanks!
~P.
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The weather finally broke and I was able to take the car out for a quick spin on some country roads. I was amazed at the difference. She road like a Buick instead of a go cart.
Thanks to all for any and all advice.
~P.
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Do the bell's point outward or inward?
This may become apparent when I go to put them on. But, Just in case either horn will fit either side, I appreciate your feedback.
Thanks!
~P.
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36 Buick Model 48. My car has had the suspension modernized. So, not much help here. But! I did take it to a spring shop that has been in business since 1935.
They put more arch in the rear and cut a little from the front. She is now level and drives like a dream.
The distance between the rear fender and the rear tire- not stock rear tires - was so close I could barely get my hand between the two. I can now easily get my wheel tire strap off with no problems. Now that it runs right, I plan on doing more driving and less towing.
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11 minutes ago, 39BuickEight said:
Always great when you add to your story Gary. Does NJ require you to run the current tag no matter what (thus the 2 plates)? Here in KY we can run the original year plate and just keep the current registered plate inside the car.
Same in NC - I have two 36 plates for NC.
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I too am doing some final tweaks on the 36 Model 48. I have about 50 miles on mine. I need to adjust the suspension. Using the running boards, unless someone else has a better idea. What is the distance from the front running board to the ground and the back of the running board to the ground? I'm going to a suspension shop next week.
Appreciate any help.
Thanks!
~P.
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Hey all-
I need some help. I have a '38 Model 48 - two door Victoria Coupe.
Several years ago I disassembled the car, not thinking it would take five years to complete the work. #longstory
However, I have my interior guy working on putting the seats in and can't seem to figure out how it goes back together. And I think I am missing a piece or two - or three.
Uploading photos.
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IT's not just the Pontiac. They don't have 36 Buick model 48 interiors either.
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Thanks for all the help! One key fits all! I like that. Simple.
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I am going down tomorrow morning to look at the ignition key.
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Thank you so much! I will let my locksmith know!
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They put more arch in the rear and cut a little from the front. She is now level and drives like a dream.
1936 Buick Model 48 - Internal Door Latch Assembly Needed
in General Motors Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell
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Dave doesn't have what I need for 36.
He has some other parts.
Can you check with your guy or get me his information?
I also need some specific parts for 36 Dave does not have - the chrome strip between the wind wing and the updown window :)
Thanks!