[Want to buy exterior passenger door handle 1949 Buick 56C]

I have 2 handles and with a little re-chroming, both of them are going to look fabulous on my vehicle.  

Thank you to everyone who chimed-in, dug through a box, and wished me well. 

[Want to buy exterior passenger door handle 1949 Buick 56C]

I'll go check them out, thank you! Meanwhile, Handleman is digging through his crates for me. 

[Want to buy exterior passenger door handle 1949 Buick 56C]

I did. Now I'm sitting by the phone like a teenage girl on a Friday night. 

[Insurance Consideration]

I'm happy with my Hagerty insurance. My tagless (and motionless) Buick got bundled in with my vintage bikes and its a very fair price. 

[Want to buy exterior passenger door handle 1949 Buick 56C]

I still need this part. I am/ was the proud owner of 2 drivers side door handles, and no Passenger handle. lol  (Yes, Pete who was kind enough to dig up a handle and sell it to me, but it too was a  driver's side handle.  I've focused on getting her up and running, now I am back to this little parts issue. 

 

Please look through your car bootie and see if you have one to sell?  

 

* The photo is for reference only, it is the  DRIVERS side- NOT the Side I need.  

The 49 Buick Super Model 56C passenger door handle that I need will be open front  /the teardrop-shape where it attaches will be at the rear 

 

 

 

[Raise your hand if you drove at least one old Buick this weekend]

I love it! keep the videos and cruise shots coming guys, I need them as inspiration.  
My 49 Buick is in the middle of a " hurry up and wait" period of restoration.  Lots of fabricating and modifying going on around here! 

  

 

and I second that motion! HBBBB 60FlatTop.  

[My 49 Buick Super 56C - yeah baby!]

That is a fantastic wagon! I've never seen one like it.  

[Want to buy exterior passenger door handle 1949 Buick 56C]

It looks like Pete has me covered... thanks all! 

[Want to buy exterior passenger door handle 1949 Buick 56C]

Glad you got me to clarify, now maybe all those old Buick owners will look through their treasures and find one for me

[Where's the beef? ha ha]

DOH! 

[1956 Chrysler Windsor Town & Country Wagon]

Your dedication is inspiring! Keep up the good work.

[Want to buy exterior passenger door handle 1949 Buick 56C]

 I am, indeed, missing a door handle /  The car did not come with 2 door handles at the time of purchase. 

[My 49 Buick Super 56C - yeah baby!]

Valuable information, thank you! 

[49 56-C Starter issue]

The battery-powered timing light by FLAMING RIVER sells on Amazon for $60 and I can use it on the old bikes, so won't go to waste.  We lost all of our tools  (and much more) in a garage & shop fire a few years ago- it's a long, heartbreaking story that I won't go into.... anyways, I expect to be buying tools for a long time to come. 

[My 49 Buick Super 56C - yeah baby!]

wow, WoW, WOW!  she is a beauty.  Please advise me on what I can expect for maintenance  (PM me if you think you'll bore the pants off the rest of the forum). I want to know everything! I salute your collection sir. 

[49 56-C Starter issue]

2 hours ago, JohnD1956 said:

Does that digital equipment have a 6 volt mode? 

Sorry John, I can't say.  I read about the battery powered, 12V timing light (on the antique tractor, AACA, and the Cadillac forums) and bought one on Amazon. 

Yes to the points, etc.  Thanks for tools list! 

[49 56-C Starter issue]

So... how long were you guys going to wait before you told me I can't use a digital timing light? LOL. ( I am currently in  'hurry up and wait'  mode I ordered a battery powered light from Amazon)  Lesson learned:  I can't use digital anything on this car because of the generator interference...

 

What else do I need to be proactive and buy for the toolbox now?  Mothers day is coming up and I want to make a list

[Want to buy exterior passenger door handle 1949 Buick 56C]

sweet! I 'll be right here when you get back / have a chance to look. Thanks 

[49 56-C Starter issue]

  The wife here...  I forgive my husband for his insinuations. 

 

Thank you, everyone, for your input.  Belated answers your questions: The wiring I can see all looks fairly new but we have not gone deep into the car yet. Yes, the starter button wiring set-up is questionable so we plan to reroute the wire for now. (Eventually, I want to remove it and put the starter back on the pedal where it belongs)  The battery cables are correct size... so no worries there. 

 

The update is:  My PsycoBC-hubby made some creative adjustments to the new solenoid and the car is starting.  Tonight we set the timing. 

[Want to buy exterior passenger door handle 1949 Buick 56C]

I am the proud new owner of a 49 Buick Super Model 56C and I am in need of a few parts.

I'd like to be able to get in and out of the car without having to reach inside- so I am starting with the door handle and working my way in.  

Please note the if you have handles laying around ... the photo  is the driver's side,  the handle I need will be open front  /the teardrop-shape where it attaches will be at the rear 

[My 49 Buick Super 56C - yeah baby!]

Greetings All. I just bought my first Buick. She is a 49 Super 56C,  aka Convertible,  and she is an all original beauty.  I look forward to reading about your experiences and appreciate any words of wisdom y'all can give me about finding parts. I come from a vintage British bike background so I understand the ups and downs of owning a classic or 2.  Let the adventures begin!