1939_Buick

1934 series 40 117" wheel base 1934 series 50 119" wheel base 1934 series 60 128" wheel base The other thread https://forums.aaca.org/topic/412378-all-help-gratefully-received-in-the-uk/#comment-2654681 Image is from 2022. Was a time when those colors were popular. When made 90%sure were only 1 color. If new in UK in 1934 possible was ex Canada McLaughlin Buick

From 1931 to 1953 Buick had straight 8's. Buick bodies are GM B , Chev was GM A https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_B_platform Car has been repainted blue to green

And has the small wiper transmission, so very likely the short chassis. The engine serial number may be a restamp. Buick used the letter b for 6, and inverted b for 9. Stamping not the same quality as Buick factory Paint 531 is rainer blue (a very nice color IMHO) Trim 700 Novetly Bedford Cloth Tan Trim 701 Mohair Fabric Taupe Front fender lights may have been $4.20 in 1939 but can be ~$250 now. Lens are hard to find. Years ago a friend in NZ made some plastic lens that were a very good match to glass. Hard to tell difference. PASTHINGS Does it drive and stop OK? Are your intentions to restore it ~ get running as is? Many 1 year only parts for 1939 series 40

Post 1 is from 2018. Long way from Melbourne, Australia to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Looks to be still for sale https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/pakenham/cars-vans-utes/buick-1925-vintage-roadster-massive-parts-inventory/1306327707

Many items sold for $10. (starting bid) For MrEarl https://live.teelauctions.com/lots/view/1-8QD40V/58-x-34-buick-flag-and-small-metal-parking-sign 3 off 1938 and 2 off 1939 ? https://live.teelauctions.com/lots/view/1-8QD41B/lot-of-1940s-buick-marker-lights https://live.teelauctions.com/lots/view/1-8QD41L/sealed-1950s-buick-bumper-grilles-and-1949-sealed-hand-brake-cable https://live.teelauctions.com/lots/view/1-8QD433/vintage-buick-water-pump-fuel-pumps-and-more Intake - not exhaust https://live.teelauctions.com/lots/view/1-8R4OD4/exhaust-manifold

Was the block ever painted when new? Too many people paint cast iron that was never painted by the factory 75~100 years ago.

Buick did not have so called matching numbers until late 1950's. The term "matching numbers" is vastly over used. Your car has a frame number, engine number and cowl data plate. The body number on the data plate is unique. State could license/title by frame or engine number. Attached is the BCA judging manual. Only has 1 line for 1937, due to way it was snipped. Is a second line for 60 series (Century)

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/

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/ Kjay's other post with an image. https://forums.aaca.org/topic/411888-4149-buick-oil-pump/#comment-2650061

http://www.simoncars.co.uk/standard/flying12.html

It is a 1936 model 46 special. 1936 was the last year of wooden body frame. 1937 first year of all steel. Rebuilding the brakes not that hard. Just may cost $$ One parts supplier https://bobsautomobilia.com/ https://bobsautomobilia.com/product-category/brakes/ Are other parts suppliers

$2250 is a lot for that car. Half the price still too much. No images of engine. A hot rodder may be interested.

Some parts are common across several years. Others 1 year only. Master Parts book identify 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/

For part Z "bolt", as in page 178-a above, for group 6.106 has size listed for 1941 as 7/16" 20 x 2 15/32". But not all bolts with a part number may have dimensions in parts books. For part AQ "bolt" group 6.170 looks to be part of a kit. So no description - size. From 1928-52 Master Parts Book pg 211 BHA = https://www.buickheritagealliance.org/ https://www.buickheritagealliance.org/archives Some of those or similar documents are avalaible from other sources. Like https://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/

Buick's of that era have torque tubes. Basically a solid connection transmission to diff. A lot of engineering and $$ to convert to an open drive shaft and a new differential/rear axle/rear suspension set up. Not 100% sure but Ponti & Chevs of mid 30's had open drive shaft 320ci was fitted to 1936 series 60 Century. 1936 series 40 special a 233ci[?] 1937 was the first year of the 248

Going to put a Buick straight 8 in it? Or hot rod with a different engine~drive line? 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 You also should get a copy of a "Master Parts Book of Chassis Master for Buick 1928 -52". (or similar year range) That is where the Page 178-A comes from.

The B maybe an 8. Do you have a photo of the engine? From a Norm Darwin book 1923 Buick started from 826497. You may have an AU manufactured body on an imported chassis. That was the common practise at that time. But some were CKD (completely knocked down). Extract from Darwin book "The History of Holden since 1917"

Absolute guess 5-10-50 times the retail value. If folks could make $$ it would have been put back on the road decades ago.

Rear window is split. So a GM C body - Series 80 Roadmaster or series 90 Limited. Guessing its a model 81 Roadmaster with 320 cu engine. With sellers comment "I DONT HAVE TO SELL. NOT COMING OFF THE PRICE " expect it will not sell and continue to deteriorate being outside.. Rust showing in places. 95% of the rust will not be showing.

Most Buick's are B bodies. Early 30's and 1 model of Buick in 1940 [40A] use A. Some GM brands used A on some model and B on other models in the same year, as very good post above. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_A_platform https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_B_platform The car in post 1 looks very good

Would have been other Daimler cars of the time that used the same engine. Or maybe the original engine was found in Isle of Man. But a low chance.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daimler_Double-Six_sleeve-valve_V12 The sleeve valve Daimler's are interesting vehicles. Same car? [from wikipedia] Wheel spokes not chromed in the post 1 photo.

The inlet manifolds 1939 and later have a step at number 8 cylinder Have seen complete 1938 intake-exhaust manifolds on later engines. But unsure if exhaust only will bolt up to 1940 intake. Image shows both types of intakes

1929 Roosevelt has the same hood pattern https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roosevelt_(automobile) https://www.shannons.com.au/club/enthusiasts/gcvauto93/garage/1929-marmon-roosevelt/ Photo from post 1

Looks better cleaned. Newly installed wiring harness, new exhaust system from front to rear, new 6-volt battery, newly recast steering wheel, labor and brake overhaul would take a good chunk from $11K. An interior of the original pattern, with cloth near original, would have cost about the same, but made it more saleable to those with some pre war Buick knowledge. But is what it is. Also good to see the intake - exhaust manifold unpainted (as original) Does it start on the accelerator? (many now do not)