Guest Grant Magrath Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Howdy. The Pre war guys are up to speed, so since it's been nearly a year since I last put some pics up of the 39 Model 46 coupe, I thought it was time to get some of the virtualy finished car up for you post war guys and others!These are a few months old now, so the car is back on the road and going great.CheersGrantPS The wires hanging under the dash in pic 3 have been sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Better add these as well.CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesguy Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Great job, Grant. Thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Thanks guys.We were pleased to take out Best 1930's at our annual USA Day show this weekend! Very happy!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Tis a thing of beauty !!!Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RAFA Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 :cool: VERY NICE :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mschuld Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I know it's been posted for awhile, but that is super nice Grant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Gorgeous car Grant. That interior is sweet!!! Would love to have 36-39 coupe someday. At my age and with all my other projects it would have to be turn key though. You've done a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 GRANT, '39 Buicks are lovely cars, all models, all body styles and yours in Ivory and Maroon is a winner.These 5-window coupes from the late 1930s have always baffled me, though. Did enough people really have no use for a back seat to make production of these cars worthwhile? Surely there weren't that many 2-car families, in which Father could have a 2-passenger car all to himself. They were a bit cheaper than sedans but didn't the limited resale interest counter any small initial saving?Some 3-window coupes did have great styling - post-war Chryslers, all kinds of Packards, and my favourite, the Lincoln Zephyr - which might have inspired buyers to forego a back seat. Most coupes, though, just look to me like stubby 2-door sedans. What was their appeal back then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Rob, I would imagine the 5 window coupe was mostly intended for salesmen who made their customer connection the old way, drive by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 JOHN, judging by all the old travelling salesman jokes out there, I guess you're right. That was a significant market before air travel became affordable and essential for commerce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Rite purty automobile!................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks guys! It's been a while since I was here from the Pre-War Forum. Here are some pics from the other day. We now have fog lights and door mirrors, plus the running boards are all trimmed up.CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I always thought the dash was so ART DECO. I love the color of the dash tooooooooo.Nice car, FOR SURE. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks Dale.Although, to be honest, I always liked the 38 dash better for some reason!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 But the 38 dash is FLAT, the 39 is so round, and smooth. I WILL ALLOW YOU TO LIKE, WHAT YOU LIKE, hehehe. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Grant, you and your dad have done a great job on this car, just wish I could see it in person. You are obviously proud of the end result, as well you should be.Congrats,John V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks John.Shame about the Texans falling over the other week. Next season will be better, hopefuly less injuries, and with the taste of playoffs to motivate them!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Grant, I hope the Texans have a better year as well, we need someone to cheer for around here since the Cowboys are struggling. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Might have to cheer for the Patriots, since a distant cousin used to play for them!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Pray tell, what is that red arrowish looking device on the gear shift lever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 That would be the turn signal switch - '39 was first year for Buick turn signals (on rear only). The lenses on either side of the emblem in the middle of the trunk lid are the turn signals.John:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 It's CRUISE CONTROL, LOL. I remember it, but too don't recall what it is, we will have a TEACHABLE MOMENT, without a TELEPROMPTER. hehehe Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Very Nice! Speaking of cruise control; Dad had a '36 Buick Coupe that had a hand throttle on the dashboard, Kind of a crude cruise control. Does the '39 have a hand throttle as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yes, the '39's have a throttle control on the dash - nice when on an uphill with one foot on the brake and the other on the clutch and nothing available for the gas pedal. John V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Grant, I hope the Texans have a better year as well, we need someone to cheer for around here since the Cowboys are struggling. John As is Rick!!:D I know, but could not help myself. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Yes, the '39's have a throttle control on the dash - nice when on an uphill with one foot on the brake and the other on the clutch and nothing available for the gas pedal. John V.Oh , yeah! Very nice!! I'm remembering; Dad's '35 Ford had a hand throttle and hand choke on the dash.Dad's '36 Buick had a hand throttle on the dash. But, the choke was automatic. ( and worked well, too)Dad's '52 Chevrolet had a hand choke. But, only the pedal for the throttle.And, learned something this weekend; A '51 Packard has a Buick starter switch on the carburetor. And then upon a closer inspection; I notice a Delco Remy voltage regulator and Delco Remy starter relay, on the Packard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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