1939_Buick

Welcome to the forum ! Just ask the questions Edit: found you other threads (but better to ask in this forum: we speak Buick) http://forums.aaca.org/f120/techinal-334951.html http://forums.aaca.org/f169/technical-334952.html Edit 2 from post 532 & 533 http://forums.aaca.org/f115/please-introduce-yourself-290500.html

BCA as my signature. And the McLaughlin Buick Club of Canada (the link from the BCA site not working) email: buicklover at rogers.com McLaughlin Buick Club of Canada - Event Calendar

Looking in the 1928-41 Master Parts List of Body Parts series 90 are unique parts. Even 80 series have different part numbers Ventilator assembly part 10.990 group 4065189 for 36 4919 (91) 4923 (90) 4933 (90L) However you never know what may fit Some good images here of 1936 90 http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1936-mclaughlin-buick-photos-231988.html

A sad loss for his family and a very helpful gentlemen to many of us here. He will be missed His replies in this thread the show his deep & detailed engineering knowledge at its best http://forums.aaca.org/f162/1950-248-a-255094.html (old link) https://forums.aaca.org/topic/122976-1950-248/ Posts 28 & 29 worth reading about his work and his Buick interest RIP

Try Dave Tacheny (he should give me a discount as I refer him so often) Area number is 763 ? now, not 612 The Largest Vintage Buick gallery on the web - PreWarBuick.com

Panels will be same or very close to those on a 1939 or 1940 Buick. But a lot (all?) rust out ! Try Dave Tacheny (he should give me a discount as I refer him so often) Area number is 763? now, not 612 The Largest Vintage Buick gallery on the web - PreWarBuick.com

A sad loss for the Buick community and a sadder loss for his family His knowledge and response to many posts here will be missed

John's is the heavy duty version of the air filter assembly with the oil bath. Looks a lot like that the from the 1948-49 shop manual There is another design that does not have the oil bath but mesh with oil on it.

Some good images in post 42 here http://forums.aaca.org/f162/1950-248-a-255094.html The front engine mounts changed 1948 ? (the tapped pad). But with the original plate style mount will fit previous years In 1940 the 248 ci oil pump capacity was increased 20% (so is better) Shell bearings in late 40's / early 50's But with a re built engine you can have anything

Have seen the stepped (1939-52) manifold on 1938 and non stepped (1938 & before) on 1939 and later cars Reasonably sure the engine above is 1947 or later Image (green engine) below from a 1938 (or so the web page stated). Grey manifold is 1939-52 style (Is a genuine 1939 as no lug on no 8)

Got be a 248 or 263 (1950's) The big 320 ci will not fit. Certainly its been re stamped (badly) at some time. Rebuilt probably. More photos from the spark plug side will show more: the shape of the breather & position of the dip stick and if a pad with taped holes (indicating 1948 or later) The ribs on the valve cover changed over time: not 100% sure but those may be later Oil filter non standard, but many cars have these fitted. Edit: The round shape beside the engine number indicates to me it may be a 47 or later engine. Not 100% sure but think they are more squarish pre war

http://forums.aaca.org/f120/1939-buick-crankshaft-334070.html Anyone here help ? Some reply in the original thread I have had emails with Gary for the 13 years he had this fine car (1939 model 48). He has driven his car 30,000 miles in this time :cool:

Welcome to the forum. You may get more response in Oldsmobile - General or http://forums.aaca.org/f138/

You can download the 1952 shop manual from Team Buick Forum You may need to register Team Buick, Articles and Reference - Team Buick Front Page, The manual is in reference section

Dave Tacheny is the guy to talk get a replacement tag. Area code has changed [i think Grant had the wrong Dave] Links on PreWarBuick - The Largest Vintage Buick gallery on the web - PreWarBuick.com

Casting numbers are not the part numbers. For '39's (here on the forum) for one item it was determined the part number was 1 digit different to the casting number:- just luck maybe. The general opinion is a casting could be machined into part different part numbers from year to year

A very fine car. 14 off 1940 76S listed in the 2003 BCA roster (cannot locate later years just now) So 2 to 3 times that many ? (28 to 42 ?)

That image is all that in the 1928-41 parts book. They only list the part numbers for other years. Usally the group number is same followed by a part numbers, which may or may not change from year to year.

On the 248 ci motor the carb base has 3 studs On the 320 ci motor the carb base has 4 studs On the 248 ci motor the exhaust manifold is 1 piece On the 248 ci motor the exhaust manifold is 3 piece A S40 special should have 16" wheels A S60 century should have 15" wheels (not sure if that is for all years. Is for '39)

The set up here is the same as other forums that use this software. Its good once you get used to it. The old software was clumsy in several ways (e.g. adding images)

Not close IMHO

These are heavy (costly) to ship.Why not buy one ? Well worth the $. Have seen CD versions on evilbay Better to get one for 1952. I have a 1928-52 (Effective Jan 1 1953) As the years go on they drop some parts/ images for earlier models

Photos help a lot John keiser31@charter.net as above. has posted photos here for people

Welcome to the forum What is your location ? Those cars are collectible. Condition is very important

Yes: agree its a Barker: doors are the most obvious difference. Design of the front fenders is similar to late 30-40s USA design but built in the 50's