1939_Buick

VIN's as we know them today did not exist until 1981. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number At the time cars were titled by engine number or chassis number

Check the brake pad width. Does vary 1.75" , 2.00" and 2.25" For information https://www.kanter.com/i-30527958-front-and-rear-brake-drum.html#!year%3D1939||make%3DBUICK||model%3DSPECIAL SERIES 40 https://bobsautomobilia.com/shop/brakes/brake-shoes-1-34-bs-371/ The stamped number on the housing can be ratio. But 788-G does seem to be a gear ratio

Nice car for the money. With early grille and small wiper transmission is probably a short chassis_early production. Has the ss external window moulding. In USA normally they are only on 60 series century. But looks good. Pity about the modified suspension. May be able to be put back to original. Still has the rear bumper stone guard. Most get lost Headlight pods on the wrong side. The adjuster plug should be on the inside. Firewall and door shuts should be body color Should not have welting between front fenders and side metal. Is missing a 45° brace in the engine compartment near the top radiator hose. Helps stop shake. Steering column and some other bits should be maroon. Door cards not to original pattern. The restorer painted the the dash and garnish mouldings. Replicating the woodgrain is hard~expensive. But still a nice car, if it drives well. Edit This is same car at $14,500 with different rego plates a month ago. Flipper? https://forums.aaca.org/topic/412385-fs-not-mine-1939-buick-business-coupe-14500-midlothian-va-fb-mktplce/

This car has been on the forum before From the linked thread

The other thread --> https://forums.aaca.org/topic/413442-1939-buick-special-parking-brake/#comment-2672358 The best source of pre war Buick parts is Dave Tacheny in Champlin, MN. He specializes in 1936-1941 Buick parts. He is old school:- no email. The best way to contact him is to call him between 4 and 7 pm Central at 763-427 3460. You can also write him a letter. His address is 11949 Oregon Ave N., Champlin, MN 55316.  http://forums.aaca.org/topic/206688-dave-tachney/ (I may have posted the photo before)

Citroen Avants were made in Britain, but in right hand drive. Could never be "restored" but the engine and its front wheel drive~transmission probably worth a little more than its scrap value. But would be few buyers. As above suspect it is a 4 door saloon. Hard to tell for your remains, but was also made in 2 door convertible style https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/citroen/traction-avant/1938/1005908 https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/citroen/traction-avant/1938/683734 https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/citroen-traction-15-cabriolet-1939.html#aeng_citroen-traction-15-cabriolet-1939-29

Try Bob's Automobilia https://bobsautomobilia.com/?post_type=product&s=fuel+sender

TWOLite are associated with Ford Old AACA thread---> https://forums.aaca.org/topic/179601-whats-the-deal-with-twolite-headlights/ https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48496 Manufacturer may be after market From memory GM tended to have in house brands[Guide]/manufacture.

Pete Too many straight 8 Buick's is never enough ☺️

Manuals - parts books a few year after your car (~engine) tend to have running changes incorporated. As above the first edition (1941) is written ~printed before production Download the 1942 Buick shop manual for free. All of it section by section. Or click the pdf link to pay. http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/manuals/Buick/1942/Shop Manual/ It is very comprehensive and has information that can be used with all straight 8’s. It has more information than was included in older “Shop Manuals” before 1942 From 1939 Buick sloped the engine. so the intake manifold has a step. What most people do when putting dual carb on 1938 and before, is machine a small wedge (fitted under carbs) to take into account of the 1939 & latter slope. Carb's then sit *horizontal* . Image is a 1938 and a 1939

This car? https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf19/hershey/lots/r0156-1911-rambler-model-65-seven-passenger-touring/797172 https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1911-rambler-model-65-seven-passenger-touring/

No. Due to the torque tube. Just pull it all back to access the clutch. A lot of work lifting the motor out, with the transmission in place. Are you familiar with torque tubes?

1928 1952 Master parts book On the 3rd image the part with the spring goes under the cylinder.

Intake Group 3.265 Part 1330905 1946-47-48-49 S40 S50. But manifolds get swapped around and fit many straight 8's Exhaust Group 3.601 part 1314135 1939 S40, 1941-42-42 S40 & S50, 1946-47-48-49-50-51-52 S40 & S50 Generator # Delco 1102662 is not in my 1928-1952 Master parts book. Group 2.275 Generator less pulley part 1102736 1940 to 1948, 1949 S40. From 1948 Oldsmobile master parts book. group 2.275 part 1102672 1940 thru 1948. May be more GM part numbers for generators. The side engine mounts indicate 1948 and later Water pump is 1939-1949. 1950 and later a different design. Block casting number may show something. But have not seen a comprehensive list of casting number vs serial number [I am ~9000 miles from DFW, Tx, USA)

Suggest also asking in https://forums.aaca.org/forum/60-buick-pre-war/ Where are you located? We like photos !