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38Buick 80C
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32 minutes ago, Daves1940Buick56S said:
Going across the Potomac at Point of Rocks.
Really like that bridge. Looks good from a 38 in 2016 too
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at least some one younger than me is interested in these old cars... 🤣
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1 hour ago, Daves1940Buick56S said:
Brian - Ben is actually the son of a neighbor. He loves old cars and started helping me work on them when he was 10. We probably want to wait on any article until we see how the second part of the drive goes lol!
oops!
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@Pete Phillips Are you following this? Be a fun article for the Bugle. Maybe get Ben to write his thoughts and combine with Dave's as this is an epic father son trip!
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Dave, Thanks for stopping by!! Glad you and Ben are having a great trip! All the best my friend!! BD
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2 hours ago, Mark Shaw said:
No, my car only has a heater. I would expect it may have been standard on the larger series Buicks. So, perhaps the variable speed defroster was only offered as an option on the 38 Specials?
That would seem to make sense.
Note my model 87 being a supposed SoCal car didn't have a heater and thus no defroster, so not all large series cars got them.
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2 hours ago, Mark Shaw said:
Brian, are you sure it is original equipment for a 38 Special or is it for a larger series Buick?
My original Special does not have one.
Did your car have a defroster?
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11 hours ago, MCHinson said:
Also, In Volume XIX, Issue 2, page 20 of the Torque Tube the following information appears:
This is the one I was thinking about. Thanks.
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As for the film I don't know specifically but I will see if I can get a name and PM it to you.
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8 hours ago, Daves1940Buick56S said:
Brian:
Thanks for the offer! Sorry to miss you this time, once my copilot heard you used to work for NASCAR he wanted to meet you! Anyhow, we will be in Concord until Sat AM. Thanks for the BBQ recommendation, will check it out tomorrow night!
Cheers Dave
PS I have a film of the 1940 Daytona Beach Beach/Road Race. My grandfather had it and I got it when he passed on. My grandfather thru the Daytona Exchange Club was one of the sponsors and was friends with Bill France for many years. Who should I speak to at the NASCAR museum about this?
I will be back in Concord tonight, so around Friday.
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5 minutes ago, Jolly_John said:
Yes, Brian. Definitely the reostat for a blower motor. I believe I have several NOS ones here. I wish I knew you had been looking for one, way back when.
You noted the heater and the defroster control knobs are different shaped, for easy recognition by feel while driving. On the very original 1939 BUICK I owned for years, the reostat knob shape posted by johntsmith was on the heater blower motor speed control (not the defroster). It was illuminated by a small bulb. The knob for the defroster blower was a little bigger in diameter, with straight sides and not a great deal of depth. It was maroon plastic, so I never doubted it was correct for the '39 model year. John
I got the one i found at a BCA National. For all I know I got it from you.
As for the defroster versus heater I may have it backwards from memory, but your descriptions sounds right in that you have the two types (and maroon being correct for '39)
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Dave,
Let me know if you need anything while in Charlotte. I'm traveling for work tomorrow (assuming the storm doesn't cancel my flights). but parts, tools, lift, or local names and resources are all at your disposal if needed. just let me know. Be safe and enjoy the trip.
Sounds like you are staying in Concord (where I live)
Dinner recommendations:
Carolina Ale house is good as is Bad Daddy's Burgers. Nothing fancy but good food and drink.
Razoo's is kinda fun if you like Cajun
For Ice cream (technically Custard) go to Andy's it's a chain but not a huge one.
A bit out of Concord
The Best BBQ in the Charlotte Metro is Midwood smokehouse, unfortunately there is not one in Concord. The one on Central ave is the original but parking is tough. the one in Birkdale village is more friendly to parking a 80 year old car. Get the platter so you can have the pork, ribs and brisket (and either sausage or chicken or double up on one of the 3 i noted as your fourth). The smoked wings are pretty good too.
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oh and replacements come up on ebay as they were fairly generic, and you can get the correct knob from Skip Boyer as noted. an internet search for him / Boyer Restorations Hanover, PA can easily find his contact info.
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8 minutes ago, Mark Shaw said:
It is not an original Buick part. I suspect it may have been wired in series with the heater control to regulate the fan speed.
Just my $0.02...
Actually this most definitely an original Buick part it is the defroster motor fan switch. Hence why is right next to the Heater. Different motors for each so the knobs are different so you can feel the difference without looking. I did quite a bit of research on this and got an original one which I gave the knob to Skip Boyer to make reproductions of. In one of the original Torque tube magazines there is a detailed article about heater and defroster switches for 37/38.
@Matthew Hinson perhaps you have a copy of that article handy to post.
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20 hours ago, John S. said:
I missed the show, and would love to see what showed up.
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On 7/5/2021 at 7:38 PM, John S. said:
Any pictures from the AACA Auburn Meet this past weekend?
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11 hours ago, Paul White said:
Work has just started on my 1930 Buick Model 47 and I am planning to build a trunk for it. I was wondering whether you could provide some dimension? Looking for the usual width and depth but also the height to the middle of the curved lid and the height to where the lid meets the lid and the thickness of the timber panels. Finally, is the base timber or metal, Thanks in advance, Paul
Just gave the trunk to my dad to do some things so I don't have it in my possession at the moment but gladly will supply once I get it back.
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well finally a bit of a progress update.
here are some photos of the completed upholstery work on the door panel upper and lowers.
Also new carpet and the foot rest in carpet.
header panel installed.
She did pretty good at Auburn
She is back at the upholstery shop today so we can finish up other items like replacing the headlight that the moths got into.
At Auburn I noticed the left rear wheel seal was leaking axel fluid so add that to the to do. list. I dropped the trunk off at dad's to be wood grained and got my leather repair guy lined up to hit the trunk once dad is done.
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There was event T-shirt that I'm not sure everyone saw, that said, it did sell out at the event, but they can be ordered online for anyone that didn't get one. You can find them here: https://gmclubapparel.com/products/bca-auburn-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=537814ea8&_ss=r
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Here are the results on the Buick side of things.
Bulgari Spirit of Buick Award: David Landow 1931 Series 90 Conv. Coupe
BHA Award: Larry Beatty 1916 D-45
Valve-in-Head Award - Outstanding Pre-War Buick: John Giokaris, 1930 Marquette
Torque Tube Award - Outstanding Full Classic Buick: Margus Sweigard, 1932 Buick Model 95 Sport Phaeton
Nailhead Award - Outstanding Post-War Buick: Paul Haddock, 1969 Buick Skylark GS Stage 1
Stage 1 Award - Outstanding Buick GS: Chuck Miller, 1965 Buick GS Convertible
Free Spirit Award - Outstanding Turbo Buick: Michael Bolander, 1986 Buick Grand National
Precision Crafted Award - Outstanding Buick Reatta: Terry Fairfield, 1990 Buick Reatta (Maui Blue)
Wouldn't You Really Rather Have a Buick Award - Outstanding Buick Riviera: Richard and Linda Harvey, 1964 Buick Riviera
When Better Cars Are Built Award - Outstanding Survivor Buick: Larry Beatty, 1916 Buick D-45
Dynaflow Award - Outstanding Modified Buick: John Williams, 1941 Buick Roadmaster 76C
Sweepspear Class Awards
Class A - 1903 - 1919
John Goedeken, 1910 Buick Touring
Class B -1920 - 1935
Greg Jones, 1929 Buick Roadster
John and Cheryl Gallagher, 1935 Buick Roadster Conv.
Daniel Burkitt, 1929 Buick Model 50
Class C - 1936-1942
Doug Seybold, 1940 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
David Clark, 1941 Buick Super 51C
Jim Darrow, 1941 Buick Super 56C
Class D - 1946-1959
Phillip Cervates, 1954 Buick Special
John Williams, 1956 Buick Super Conv
Tom Ferencz, 1958 Buick Super 56R
Class E - 1960 - 1969
Alan and Donna Blake, 1962 Buick Skylark
Thomas Bean, 1964 Buick Wildcat
Terry Felt, 1969 Buick GS 400
Class F - 1970-1979
Dan Jones, 1970 Buick GS Stage 1
Carl Rychlik, 1970 Buick GS 455
Michael Sobotka, 1971 Buick GSX
Class G - 1980 - 1989
Donna Webb, 1985 Buick Riviera
Kendall Riecken, 1987 Buick Grand National
Richard Yarger, 1987 Buick Grand National
Class H - 1990-1999
Stan Bower, 1990 Buick Reatta
Bonnie Starzyk, 1990 Buick Reatta
Sidney and Belva Meyers, 1999 Buick Riviera
Class M - Modified
Tom & Dana Kromer, 1950 Buick Roadmaster
Patrick Juliana, 1977 Buick LeSabre
Larry Johnson, 1987 Buick Grand National
Class U - Survivor
Mark Reenders, 1924 Buick Model 45
Dan and Kathy Bohart, 1953 Buick Super Woodie Wagon
Greg Horner, 1972 Buick Riviera
Sweepspear Award Winners selected by the Buick Heritage Alliance
Ken Clark, 1936 Buick Special
Gary Klecka, 1949 Buick Super
Bob Thomas, 1968 Buick Electra
Dale Weber, 1990 Buick Coupe
Sweepspear Award Special Recognition and Thanks
Steve Moskowitz, AACA Executive Director
and you can see every Buick at the meet that was parked with the Buicks (there was a couple parked in AACA class only that I did not get)
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the pink one is @Matt Harwood's technically I think it is Melanie's
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1 hour ago, Steve Moskowitz said:
more later but we desperately need reach JOEL VANAMBERG OF MICHIGAN. HAVE HIM CALL 717-350-5484
Confirmed not a current BCA member so can't provide any additional contact info.
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2 hours ago, Machine Gun said:
I had a great time at my first BCA gathering and was particularly gratified to meet some of you. Got home yesterday afternoon after putting 3,343 trouble-free miles on the Skylark since I left home on 06/22. The Skylark is fine, my back not so much.
If I may clarify one thing. The BCA as an organization, had no involvement with this event, though many members participated of course.
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1 hour ago, Smartin said:
Same here...
I got one coming as well... Chores to do first.
Taking My 1940 56S to Charlotte and Return to Maryland
in Me and My Buick
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Well done!!!