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6 minutes ago, neil morse said:
248 is correct for the Super.
i am sure you are right, but this says 320 cid:
http://classiccardatabase.com/specs.php?series=386&year=1940&model=2576
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1 hour ago, neil morse said:
but Morten (if I'm understanding him correctly)
you understand him correctly.
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i think that we all now agree that it is a super sport coupe 56s, but what about the engine? papers says its a 248cid, but google says 320 cui?
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5 hours ago, neil morse said:
Your car looks great! I can see why you would think it was a Special because of the nameplate on the dash where the radio would be, and the name on the hood latches. That's odd. Must be something to do with cars that Buick made for import.
yes, and the registrations papers also say special coupe series 40. was only imported 2 years ago, so probably a "take what you find" restauration. -
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On 29.10.2017 at 12:27 AM, Daves1940Buick56S said:
Yeah it's a 56S, called a Super Sport Coupe here. When you use the shop manual and other documentation, the correct info for it will be for the Super. Looks very nice btw. You will love it, they drive very nicely.
thanks real helpfull, will start own thread so dont highjack this thread.
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Hi everybody, just bought my first Buick. It is a runner, but it will be given some love during this winter. I will fill you in with all the ups and downs.
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On 28.10.2017 at 10:10 PM, kgreen said:
Morton, time to correct the guys in Norway. Buick refers to the 50 series as the Super's, yours is a 56S or a Sport Coupe. The breakdown for the 1940 series 50 is below and will be important to know when ordering parts. The body is indeed the Torpedo body as Dave noted above which is wider for the lack of running boards. The 50 series cars have the shorter front end with the smaller of the two engine offerings that year. For some reason, possibly because there were so many "Special's", I've seen many Buicks referred to as such. Yours is a beautiful car!
51 - four door sedan
51C - four door convertible
56S - 2 door sport coupe
56C - 2 door convertible
59 - 4 door estate wagon
hi, this is really helpfull as cars paperwork say special coupe series 40. will start my own thread, thanks. -m-
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hi, thanks for your suggestions, but has anyone specs on coil? take care. -m-
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nothing. i have been working on old cars a long time, and like to do one change at a time so it will be easier to find out where i screwed up. meadling with old stuff can often lead to other foults. tc -m-
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First pic ever, on the ferry back home after purchase. 1940 sport coupe (56s)
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Hi, working on my new 1940 special. Have had it for a few weeks and it has always started easy. It has an eletric fuelpump. After i changed the plugs (from champion 12 something to ngk b-4) it will not start. No sparks as i can see in daylihtshadow, (and not sure if it gets fuel, but thats another issue). I have measued the coil. Is 1.3 ohm between +/- and 3100ohm between + or - and output. Is this correct? I have ordered new parts, but would like to know. Take care. -morten-
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Hi, and thanks for advise. I have only had the car for about 2 weeks so lot to learn. I come back with more info layter. Take care. -m-
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hi, just bought myselves a 1940 special coupe series 40. what do you recommend for oil in engine, gearbox and rear axel? take care. -morten-
Morten's 1940 Sport Coupe 56s
in Buick - Pre War
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A gentle start by tideing up the booth.