buick looks fine for 39

Shout out to Earl Beauchamp Years ago Earl was kind enough to give me the remaining original upholstery patterns from his 39 46c. Between his patterns and the patterns from 2 other 39 46cs I now have a complete set. I am collaborating with 2 other guys in the Portland Oregon area who are also restoring 39 convertible coupes and the patterns are going to be used by all of us. Thanks again for the banter about my yellow car. I was not offended by my wife's comment; actually I thought it was funny Leif

Thanks all to your wisdom and insight

This is a car I've owned since 1986 and it's been in the process of restoration for 20 years. Finally the paint was finished several weeks ago and my ego was promptly deflated by my wife. I proudly displayed the enclosed picture and she calmly replied the car was painted canary sh$t yellow, but I think that was a Ford color. This car has had quite a colorful life. The original owner ordered the 46c from the Buick dealership in Wenatchee Washington. Eventually the car was given to his son who would use it to go rabbit hunting through the eastern Washington sage brush. The second owner bought it in 1966 and the car was further abused in western Washington. By the time I purchased it in 1986 it was a complete derelict mess. I am fortunate to have copies of the original paperwork tracing my car from being special ordered , being built in Flint, shipped to the zone dealership in Tacoma ,and delivered to Wenatchee where it was picked up by the original owner. By the way my car is painted the original color sequoia cream. Thanks Leif

I had the inquiry about heater motor cleaning and lubrication and your post was very helpful. Thanks for your reply, Leif "Buick looks fine for 39"

I just saw the last 2 posts. Thanks guys for helping me Leif

The vin plate was intended for tracking the car during the assembly process. For years in was attached to various areas on the body and contained the body style, paint code, accessory code, and upholstery code. In addition there was an id number which a tracking number for the car during the assembly process. The engine number and frame serial number were independent and different from the vin plate number.

Thank you Mark ,that's exactly what I needed

Any thoughts on the best lubricant for the felt washer seals in a 6 volt heater motor? Also any suggestions for a substance to clean the windings and commutator. In the good old days I would have used carbon tetrachloride but there might be something better and less toxic. The motor is in great condition just dirty and the felt washers are dry. Thanks

I just registered for the forum today. Are you still looking for standard running board moldings for a 39 Century? I have a pair approximately 74 plus inches and I am fairly confident they are Century but unfortunately they are rough. I think they can be repaired but somebody really has to know what they're doing. Hope this helps Leif