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    Want to Buy 1930 Buick Trim

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted · Edited by Erndog (see edit history)

    Looking for two items for my 1930 Model 61.

    • Right hand side apron and maybe a left one, too. These fit all Series 60 cars.
    • Right hand Sill cover. Fits 1930 Models 60, 60L, 61, and 1931 Models 8-90, 8-90L, and 8-91.

    And always looking for a center Master engine block in good condition.

    1930 Buick pattern request

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Joel, I don't think I will have the same issue with installation that you did. There is no welded upper metal section for the sides of the windshield. The cowl stops pretty much at the top of the dash and aluminum pieces are nailed on above that to make up the shape and appearance.

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    1930 Buick pattern request

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Thanks. I see your part number now and it is different. Whether there were differences or just the change in year, who knows? From what I've seen in various peoples photos, that front section of the sills seems to be a common area for rotten wood. Maybe the heat of the engine plays into it, or just the splashing of water from the front wheels. or both. My money is on the wheels.

    1930 Buick pattern request

    in Buick - Pre War

    Posted · Edited by Erndog (see edit history)

    Thanks, Joel. Great photos. Oddly enough, my parts book does not list this pillar for any 1931 60 series vehicles except for 8-66, 8-66S, and 8-67. Under the Model and Job Number Reference Chart, that is also the case. What was your job number? Any chance it was considered one of the 80 or 90 series cars? I suspect they are nearly identical to the 1930 pillars, since the cars underwent very minor changes. By the way, does the lower brace get recessed into the sill. The previous owner had scabbed pieces of plywood into the front section of each sill, so I have no clue.

    Ernie

    1930 Buick pattern request

    in Buick - Pre War

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    I am finally getting back into the restoration of my Model 30-61 after a hefty hiatus, one of many. Since I am now retired and have sat on my butt for the requisite 2 years I must get busy.

    While some broken rear fender bolts are soaking in penetrant (so I can fit up my new I figured it is a good time to finish fleshing out the Front Body Hinge Pillars I made several years ago (this is a TOTAL re-wooding project). The originals were severely rotted, so I didn't have a perfect pattern for either side. Well, I got started about two hours ago and realized that I screwed up some dimensions pretty bad. I am not sure if I can salvage them (yes, both sides are screwed up) or if I will need to start over.

    I looked in my parts book and discovered that all 1930 Series 60 Buicks used the exact same Front Body Hinge Pillars.

    That being said, if anyone out there has good measurements/details/drawings, etc. for the Front Body Hinge Pillars could you please either post them or send to me in a message? I would be forever indebted to you.

     

    Sure would be nice if I could go to the dealer and buy them for the original price of $7.00 each.

     

    BTW, I was lucky enough to acquire a full set of factory replacement door wood for 1930 four door Buicks many years ago and am saving them for a rainy day. Woo hoo! Don't come across that very often.

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    Carolina Roadmasters: Taking over where Dad left off - 1930 Buick Series 61

    in Me and My Buick

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    1 hour ago, John_Mereness said:

    I am also very pleased these days with modern radiator cores verses honeycombs, but still have a honeycomb made now and then - I go with Brassworks and just ask for whatever is close enough verses exact.  

     

    As I sidenote:  A friend is wrapping up Alfa Romeo 1750 and bill for radiator should come in just a little over 40K after re-painting shell (the only thing else that comes close in cost is a 1930's Mercedes). 

    WOW!

     

    Carolina Roadmasters: Taking over where Dad left off - 1930 Buick Series 61

    in Me and My Buick

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    11 hours ago, lancemb said:

    I'm curious too.  It's different than a standard compression fitting as is commonly found.  My 57s use these at the oil gauge line and manifold vacuum lines, at least.  I would like to have some new ones next time I need one.

    Should be able to find something here for it. However, looking more closely at one of mine, it looks like the bevel is built into the fitting and an insert may be in the end of the tubing. 

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