SBRMD

How do the bumper rub strips look? Interested if they're not wavy/rusted underneath. I'm in Mpls. Steve SBRMD@AOL.COM

Bryan, I think that is indeed a '42 Super. It is clearly a C-body: look at the configuration of the side window surrounds, and the vertical b-pillar area. You'll note from the '47 car you linked that the b-pillar area on the Special leans forward at the top. Also, the side trim and grille clearly are '42, and the distance between the back of the front wheel well and the rear edge of the front fender isn't long enough to be a Roadmaster, which would carry 5 additional inches in that location. Best regards, Steve in Mpls.

Pete: Can't speak to the '48, but I can tell you that my '49 76S, which has the same upholstery pattern seen on your door panel (a grey twill or broadcloth in big squares, with buttons at the corners) has carpeted kick-panels along the bottom edge, like a car from the '60's or '70's. Really very modern. Nevertheless, I know my car is absolutely original. In fact, said carpet panels have turned kind-of green and disgusting with age, they definitely look like they were born there! In fact, in my car, all the different interior materials (which I assume all started out some shade of gray, maybe not all the same shade though) have discolored with age, but to different colors. The headliner and visors turned brown, the carpets are greenish, the seats are just kind of dirty gray. Wish I could really know what colors the originals are supposed to be before I redo the interior. No one seems to know exactly... Hope that helps! Steve in Mpls.

The yellow sides look too yellow, not the right shade compared to those I've seen in person.

Attaboy! No harm, no foul. Glad to hear you're keeping it, I have a feeling you'd be sorry if you let it go.

Bomb: I think people here are just trying to help you out, don't get sore. Your car is what it is. I like it, and I think the crowd here likes it. We're a pretty collegial and friendly bunch, nobody's talking smack. Sometimes it's helpful to get a clear-eyed assessment of your car from people with experience in the field, especially when these opinion makers are not actually trying to buy it. I think I can say on behalf of everyone here that we hope you get as much for it as possible. How much interest are you getting at your price? That will tell you whether the asking price is right or not. It's like selling a house: ask too much, and all you do is waste your own time while paying carrying costs. BTW, these cars are seldom good investments. I speak from experience. Hard to get back what you put in. Best of luck to you. Steve in Mpls 1949 Roadmaster

I looked high and low for a unit to do this to my '52 Pontiac Catalina, and even searching Master Power Brake, Googling, etc., I could not find a decent kit to retrofit to the Pontiac frame, or a person at any of the Brake firms who could really tell me what to do and what parts to buy. If it was a '52 Chev, or an early Corvette, then yeah, they knew what to do, but for a Pontiac, all I got was a lot of vague shrugging. Ended up sleeving the single master, and I still run scared of the car, which incidently brakes great.

How much is it, Nick?

Hey Bryan, Any luck getting a look at this one? Best regards, Steve.

Hey Bryan, Any luck? Best regards, Stve.

Saw this on Broadway (Gershwin Theater, 51st & Broadway) last Wednesday. Excellent. Wife and teenage daughter particularly enjoyed it.

Tha'ts cool. I'm sure it'll still be around. Looking forward to your assessment! Thank again in advance, Steve.

Hey Bryan, Was out of circulation for a few days... Do you suppose you could take a peek at this car for me, and snap a few e-mailable pics? Only if not too far out of your way of course. If not rusty and working well, would definitely come down and try to make a deal for this one. I would prefer a dark-colored one, but body condition is key, epsecially if no rust inside the doors, doglegs etc., and I consider absence of a vinyl top a plus. Hmm...just looked again. Maybe it does have a v-top. No biggie. Thanks again in advance, Steve.

Hey Bryan, interested in the '79 you posted in another thread; where is Webster City? Thanks in advance, Steve in Mpls.

Bryan: Can you tell me where Webster City is? I'm in Mpls., and may have an interest, if it's not rusty, and if it's not too far away. Thanks in advance, Steve.

That "Caithness" that is affixed to the trunklid sure looks like a dealer marking; dealers back then typically put metal logos advertising themselves on a spot like that. In more recent years, these advertisements have become stickers, or license plate frames. Maybe there was a dealer called "Caithness Buick" or similar in the Washington DC area. Nice car! Original exterior paint color?

Still curious....

Roberta, what sort of percentage discount does GM employee pricing generally represent?

Ian, I have a set of original hubcaps available; they are definitely worn/used, in need of restoration. $20.00 each plus shipping. Maybe repros are more worth your while? Let me know if interested. sbrmd@aol.com

Bumpers w/ good rubber strips? Passenger side mirror?

Pete: Suddenly may have an interest; is it still around? Steve Robin BCA 33891 Mpls, MN

I was able find 6v Halogen sealed-beam units for my '49 Roadmaster Sedanet at Napa, no prob, and inexpensive (~$12.00 per, I think, don't have my file on the car nearby); they look stock enough (obviously don't say "Guide" on them). I think they are Wagners.

RE the '65: It's Midnight Aqua, not Verde Green, right?

Also, regarding the sweepspear: I believe this was introduced for the Riviera, and that only the Riviera that was in the Waldorf "Motorama" that year (more or less the prototype) wore the straight moldings, while all production Rivs had the sweepspear. Concurrently, the sweepspear was made optional on the Roadmaster Convert. I do not believe one could option the Sedanet this way; I've never seen or heard of one.

1. I believe the 50 and 70 series converts also had a trunk-lid charge mid-run, with the later lids being a little boxier, for more trunk capacity. 2. Pretty sure the Dynaflow dipstick went from access inside the car (pull back the carpet, located on the transmission hump, toward the passenger side of the front floor) early, to access under the hood later on. 3. Some '49 50/70 series cars have a sort-of rubberized "cowl" around the base of the steering column, where it meets the dashboard, while others lack this, instead having an inverted chrome "U" shaped molding around the opening, but no coverage of it. Was told once this represented early vs late, but don't know which is which, and don't know if it's true. 4. On one of the engines, I believe solid lifters were discontinued mid-run, but couldn't say which engine and/or whether it mattered if stick or Dynaflow (assuming a Roadmaster, which had Dynaflow std, could be ordered "Dynaflow-delete).