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  1. I bought my first 39 business coupe the year of Woodstock and I still have it. There are many idiosyncrasies between late and early models and quite a few items are 39 only. I'd be glad to help anyway I can. Thanks Leif
  2. Thanks for the input. A change in cone angle between 38-39 and 40-47 was the main concern regarding interchangeability. In my car it dosen't seem to be a problem.
  3. A while back I wrote a post regarding the use of 40-47 synchros in a 39 Buick Special transmission. There are 2 different part numbers for 38-39 synchros and 40-47 synchros. Many people believed the two different synchro types were not interchangeable. I posted the different part numbers were due to a synchro design change. 38-39 synchros were spin poured in a steel shell like a babbitt connecting rod and the brass friction surface was machined into the synchro. 40-47 synchros had the brass friction surface press fitted into the steel shell. Years ago I found a Muncie (?) interchange manual and it listed 38-47 as having the same part number. I believed 40-47 synchros were superior to 38-39s because the earlier synchros had a tendency to delaminate and shed brass fragments into the gear box. Today I made my maiden voyage in my 39 Buick 46c with 40-47 synchros and the transmission performed flawlessly. Finding 40-47 synchros are still like hen's teeth but It might give folks more flexibility who own 38s and 39s if 40-47s will work as well. Thanks Leif
  4. Try Vern Bethel in Vancouver BC. He has a fair amount of series 80-90 parts he's collected over the years. He once owned the 1939 McLaughlin Royal Limited convertible used by the king and queen of England during their tour of Canada in 1939. Thanks Leif
  5. Thank you so much for your reply. All I know is that the coupe express is one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. Leif
  6. A family member is looking for a bullet nosed 1950-1951 Studebaker. I'm a GM guy and don't know what a reasonable price is for a good driver. So far we've looked at 3 or 4 and they turned out to be junk. As we were looking for a bullet nose I stumbled across a barn fresh 1939 coupe express truck. The body was in amazing condition with next to no rust. There was a 2 inch square soft spot in the passenger side cab corner, the transmission cover edge was a bit lacey, and the sidemount well had a 50 cent piece soft spot. All for fenders were dented but not even pitted on the inside. The rear end and front suspension had been competently rebuilt by a mechanic, and the engine plus transmission were supposedly rebuilt but out of the truck. The grill and center nose stainless had seen better days. All I know is that it's a rare and desirable rig. Any suggestions about determining price rangs would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
  7. I took a while but I solved the problem with my steering box by adding an Ace Hardware neoprene washer in addition to a thicker O ring. The original felt seals had lost their compressibility and no longer provided a satisfactory seal. Thanks Leif
  8. G code at least for 1939 is for an accessory oil filter. Thanks Leif
  9. For crying out loud Ben, couldn't you come up with a more exotic answer? Probably right though Thanks Leif
  10. I have a factory template for placing 39 Buick parking lights correctly on the fenders. Unfortunately I've spent 45 frustrating minutes trying to post a photo on line. I hate technology that is more smart than I am, but for me it happens all the time. If someone is interested maybe a Vulcan mind meld will work. Thanks Duh Leif
  11. Also, the base plates are different between 38 and 39 and be careful of the lenses. 1940 Packard fender lights are very close to 39 Buicks, but the parts don't interchange.
  12. For what it's worth, there are special vintage tools needed to safely install vent glass. Not every glass shop has the tools or knowledge install them. I used Sanders Reproauto glass in Vancouver Wa and was very pleased with the results. They have original patterns for 39 Buicks and they're also capable of engraving bug proofs which orginally came on the glass. Thanks Leif
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