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The Mel Boonstra truck is listed at Hemmings and the HCAA site.
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1916 Buick 1916 Buick D4 Express Truck
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is added to our classifieds.Location: Zeeland, Michigan, 49464
Transmission: Auto
Condition: Excellent
Exterior: Red
Interior: Black
Seller’s Description: 1916 BUICK D4 EXPRESS TRUCK This vehicle is so rare it's probably the only one you'll ever see. The only other one we have ever heard rumor of is said to exist somewhere in the Western US. The truck is 99% original except for its paint. No metal rust, no wood rot - ever. It has never been "restored". It is mechanically excellent, and cosmetically very good. Its entire 102 year history is known, and documents of proof accompany the vehicle. Little has been done in all these years to alter the originality of this survivor. Even some "original 1916 dirt" is still on the frame. This Buick D4 truck was bought new by Schmeuser Buick in Hammond, Indiana in 1916 and it was put to work for several years in their service and parts department. It was probably retired to the back of their shop around 1930, where it remained until 1951 when it was facelifted to be rolled through the Hammond Centennial parade. It was finally purchased from Schmeuser Buick by its first private owner in Zeeland, Michigan sometime around 1965. We have had a custom replica bracket cast for remounting the spare tire on the left side as you see in the factory photo. It is ready to go and just needs to be installed. The engine was freshened internally about 6 years ago or so, and the truck was put in storage about 3 years ago while running just fine. It's never been restored - just overcoated with paint in 1951. The engine was professionally dismantled and rebuilt and it runs like a clock. The lights need some work to be made operational again, but otherwise everything about the truck functions well. This rare Buick D4 Express Truck will not disappoint. The vehicle may be seen by appointment prior to purchase in Zeeland, Michigan. Please contact to arrange a viewing, make an offer, or to request any additional information.Price: $29,900 obo
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The Buick chassis for trucks where exported in 1915 and 1916, probably for the war effort. From the book "The Buick, A Complete History". Buick truck production was listed as follows.
1915
Model C-4-Truck 645
Model C-4X-Truck 748
1916
Model D-4-Truck 1,152
Model D-4X-Truck 1,347
X stands for export
Many of the Trucks where used as ambulances, hearse, and fire trucks
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On 12/11/2016 at 2:11 AM, Larry Schramm said:
My son likes to say that we have the largest collection of Buick trucks in the world......2.
He is probably right. If I had only not listened to my wife, you would probably be just another guy with 1 Buick truck, lol
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I've heard about these trucks but have never seen one. Here's someones chance to own some Buick history.
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I came across these pictures of this 23 Buick made into a pickup in different places. I had the pics for years before I realized they were of the same car. I don't think they have been posted to this thread before. Anyway I thought it was a cool truck dripping with vintage mojo.
This truck was owned by Fawcett Movie Cars, and was sold at RM auction for $3080. http://www.rmsothebys.com/rf07/the-fawcett-movie-cars/lots/1923-buick-pickup-truck/182158 chassis # 102583 It appears to be a conversion. The back of the cab and the seam running over the roof give it away, also the bed is too high. .02
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Glad that she is up and running again, maybe I'll get over there for a ride sometime
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I think you should go for it Robberbach, at least until that "right" truck comes along.
Thank you Mr Earl, I'm still watching for a truck, just have to beat Larry to the deal!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Looks to be in decent shape by the pics. http://swmi.craigslist.org/cto/4977342435.html
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I just received my April 2015 issue of the Bugle. One area that I always scour is the new member section, to see if anyone near me, or someone with the same car as myself has joined. Well I did notice that a gentleman from Atlanta GA has joined the club, with a 1923 4-SD, the last year for a Buick Production truck. Welcome to Charlie, hopefully he finds this thread, and shares his Buick Truck with us. Here, here!!!!!!!
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Too bad that I just bought a new Chevy truck, here's a listing for a 1911 model 2A. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/buick/unspecified/1686108.html
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please tell me you didn't ruin a rod in my truck!!!!!!!!!!!
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Excellent article Pete, Thanks again.
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We just moved to Indiana, from Michigan. The sheriff deputy was knowledgeable about classic cars. He was in and out in 5 minutes. Done deal.
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Anyone that is going to the Nats in South Bend, If you go on the tour to Auburn, At the truck museum there should be a 1910 Buick Truck.
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Well, this has definitely been the topic of conversations, e-mails, and phone calls. Right now there are three obstacles, none of them immovable - new shop isn't built yet (through a series of unfortunate events) so no storage here at the moment, con-vincing the Minister of Finance to allow this line item to be added to the budget - lobbying is still occurring, winter has begun, so snow is on the ground, making moving stuff and towing a bit less desirable.
At any rate, I thought I'd share some of the photos I have received. The truck is missing the trim piece that fits between the two pieces of the windshield as is the exterior passenger door handle. Otherwise, everything is supposed to be there. Larry has offered to look at the truck and I may yet take him up on that. Is there anyone closer to Mt. Pleasant (about 70 miles north of Lansing) who might be able to look at it in person?
Well, curiousity got the better of me the other day. I had friday off and went and checked this old gal out. It is a 23-47 5 pass sedan converted into a truck. It was done very nicely, interior and exterior. The cyl block has a bad crack init,water was left in it for the winter. all in all a nice vehicle, but not original. He has reduced his price to $5500, but might take a little less. I have e-mailable pics if anyone is interested. http://battlecreek.craigslist.org/cto/3056166423.html
Mark
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I like it!!!!!! I work in South Bend, and live north of the border in MI. Would love to see her running down the road.
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Larry, a few friends like add up to 3/4 ton in a hurry.
:rolleyes:Yes, you have to be careful with my future truck
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I saw it first!!!!!!!!!
I looked at this truck, before Larry did, I let the voice of my wife over rule the other voices in my head. Glad to see that it went to a good home, and will be in the family for a long time. One of these days I'll get back over to the other side of the state so Larry can give me a ride. -
Thanks for the responses. Sticking with what works.
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I don't want to start the big oil debate, just wondering what oil would be best for my 1950 Buick 248. In the past I used Castrol 20w50. The car does not run in the winter, but is stored in a heated garage. What say you? Would a zinc additive be necessary?
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If it was the rears only, I would say that the emergency brake is hanging up. This would cause the rears to heat up and eventually stop the car. This would also explain having to pump the brakes two or three times initially. But this would have nothing to do with the fronts.
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I do not know your wheel size or your differential ratio but let's assume a tire size of 7:60X15 and rear end ratio of 4.1 to 1.
Under these assumptions your engine will be running about 2800 RPM at 55 MPH. Some Buicks of this vintage came with 4.45 to 1 ratios and they would be running 3000 RPM engine speed at 55 MPH.
I had a 3.4 to 1 ratio differential installled in my 1948 Special because I too felt it needed another gear at about 45-50 MPH. It came woith a 4.45 to 1 rear.
Joe
Yea, I found a rpm calculator, and these are the correct values. Thank you. It just seems like it is really winding and running a lot of rpms at 55 mph. I generally don't drive it anywhere that the speed limit is over 55 mph.
Happy motoring.
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Has anyone ever used a tach to see what rpm there car is running at down the road? I have a 1950 Special, manual, that sounds like it needs to be shifted again at 55 mph. Just wondering if anyone ever checked the rpm at cruising speed.
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Sold at Hershey auction. https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf18/hershey/lots/r0081-1916-buick-d-4-express-truck/710516