1937McBuick

Too bad those bad apples ruin for the legitimate sellers and trust is lost by buyers. I guess a man's word is worthless and his hand shake meaningless. Societal rot. Thank goodness there are still good people out there that give a glimmer of hope decent humanity isn't completely lost. Maybe "good" will prevail and win the day yet. Put your trust in God but in the meantime tie your camel. Let Karma exact revenge, it might be harsher than what you would administer. Apologies for preaching.

Since I picked the brown color for the front I will see if I can find some brown ribbed for the back. Doubt I will but I will make an effort. Thanks for the picture.

What is it revving at? I wonder if I should install a tach in my 37 when I get it on the road.

Ok, parts availability and quality aside. Professionalism. Communication. Courtesy. Promptness. Tried hard to get a hold of a certain company. Finally they called back. Took my order. Took my money via credit card. I was supposed to receive an email with a tracking tracking number. No email, no contact, no returned calls. I'm not from the U.S. so anything I buy from there becomes remarkably more expensive when shipping, Customs and currency exchange are taken into account. Customer service and merchandise quality matters. I'm always courteous and thank my vendors, all I ask for is a level of service that makes me want to come back.

Wow, didn't realize they're closed.

What was on the floor in the back seat area of a 1937 Buick Special Businessman's or Opera coupe? I got a brown rubber floor mat for the front floor from Bob's Automobilia. I don't see any reproductions for the rear seat area? Check Hampton Coach/LeBaronBonney?

......dealing with parts sellers. Not private sellers, but businesses. Is this a common theme among businesses who sell parts? Don't want to get into any specifics. Keep it vague.

https://www.classicparts.com/1940-46-Dash-Map-Light-Switch/productinfo/53-003/# This looks the same and I probably found the link by searching Delco Remy 1404 switch.

Ya I see how its location leaves alot to be desired. Prone to breakage from legs. I might use a simple toggle switch instead.

Put it in a sea-can container and get a quote. Would it fit in a 20 foot can?

Thanks Matt. Looks the same as the one Bloo posted a picture of. Thank you guys. I'm going to Google it and see if I can find one. Nice gauge cluster and dash wood graining. Who did the gauges?

Ok, yes the dome light is controlled by a small slide switch on the passenger side B pillar. But I thought the map light might be as on the same circuit as well. I didn't realize the gauge lights didn't illuminate with the headlight switch like "modern vehicles" when the headlights were turned on. Goodness, then the gauge lights must not be auto dimming either.....lol. Anyway, is the slider switch that controls those two lights the same as the dome light switch, ooops can't be, dome would be single throw, other switch double throw. I think mine might have been replaced by a toggle switch. Can someone provide a picture please. Thanks so far!

Two things: Since I started with a basket case bucket of junk..... First, did the gas pedal linkage have a bellows, slotted grommet, or? for a seal on the firewall/toe board? Can't find any reproductions listed. Secondly, how was the map light above the radio turned on? Or was that always on when the headlights were on? Is what I call the "interior light" aka "dome light" in the center of the roof what they refer to as the "map light"? Terminology can be tricky at times.

.....AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR STILL OPENED? WITHOUT THE JAWS OF LIFE?

Since my heart is with the 37 I find this kind of sad. Not many made in Canada, there were no slope/slant/fast(what ever you want to call them) backs sold in Canada under the McLaughlin Buick name. Let alone the two door sedan slope back. Kind of sad to see them sinking into the ground and trees growing thru and around them

Found an old Goodyear tire pry bar tool in the field where there used to be an old homestead. I assume it was meant for the tires on wooden or wire spoke wheels. It measures 9 1/4 inches long. Looks like it held its shape but is of course rusty and pitted from being in the dirt for what could be decades. It would make a nice addition to a tool collection or a Goodyear collection or just in the trunk of a car of the same era. $20.00 (USD).

I was contacted by people twice, I had alot of fun with them. If you have a feeling it's fraudulent and there are signs like broken/poor English, either in their texts or emails.... play them along for a while. The more of their time you waste the fewer other people they can scam. I had a guy send me a pic(stock internet picture) of a perfectly good 37 Buick he was parting out. Let the fun begin! I was trying to make a deal to buy the whole car. Take it as far as you want or until they get tired of you.

Matt, as you can see from the pic of my resurrected "find", where it was resting peacefully until I found it......I am basically starting from scratch. So I decided to make it twelve volt, I don't think I ever used the word "upgraded", but may have used the term "converted". Maybe the most frustrating thing will be there is no ground wires to alot of things, relying on a ground path through body panels etc might be interesting given this thing was in pieces, current has to flow regardless of 6 or 12 volts.

Ya it is a sloppy fit in the tail light housing. This thing is useable but if I seal it into the housing with a non-yellowing silicon to prevent dust and water entry(along with using the retainer clips that are still there), I can also discretely and neatly silicon the small hole that is visible because of the chipped corner. Half the fun in restoring cars is the hunt for parts. Meet some good people too. I can well imagine there would be as much satisfaction in successfully making that lens as there would be in finding a real good one! Win-win situation!

I'm kinda new here and have the mentality of "live and let live". I made a choice and am going to live with it. This car will be very well restored and I'd like it to be close to original, it won't be competeing in any car shows that matter! I am fussy and more money is being spent on this car than makes sense, but I'm not doing it to make money on it....I'm fulfilling my 30 plus year old dream. I want to drive this car, enjoy it, and take care of it. To each his own.... Let's help each other and respect each other's opinions at the same time.

They're not making any more. People restore cars that are missing alot of parts, I'm assuming most of what makes a Roadmaster a Roadmaster is still there, good or can be repaired. My research reveals there were between 14 to 15 thousand built(better check your own resources), how many are still around. Look at what I started with, never even had a front seat! Or a front bumper. Lots of rust on bottom of body but it all got professionally repaired. No headlight guts. No tail lite lenses. Needed correct rims(for McLaughlin Buick). No McLaughlin hubcaps (right Pete? Thanks by the way!) Thanks to everyone who helped me find parts. Complete extensive restoration....ouch)

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Pick up some plastigauge while you're at it. Check clearances.