jvelde Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Can someone with a list of "factory approved" accessories for 1939 tell me if Fulton (or some other) sun visors were an approved item? I like the look and am thinking of adding one if it is a correct accessory. Thanks, John V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'd be keen to see that list too John. At least with my 39 Chevy, you could get a reproduction factory accessory catalogue. Anyway, who's to say that someone back in, say, January 1939, go to the local auto accessory store and buy a Fulton visor? CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Grant,The '39 Shop Manual lists the following accessories: Radio, Norol, Car Heater, Electric Watches, Wheel Moldings, License Plate Frames, Folding Rear Center Bumper Guards, Fog Lamps, Exhaust Pipe Trim, Seat Covers, Radiator Grill Covers, Bug Screens, and Etc... It's the etcetera I'm interested in learning about. I looked at the '38 Shop Manual to see if the visors showed up in it, and they do not. However there is an etc. following that list as well.I have seen Accessory books listed for sale for other years, but I have not run across one for '39. Does anyone remember seeing one to even know if there was one issued? Thanks,John V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Allan, you'd be the man to ask!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Ah-ha!I found one on the Buick Heritage Alliance. I really don't want to buy the book, but if no one comes forth I guess it will be my Christmas present to myself. So, if you have one of these, please let me know what you find.Thanks, John V.Buick Accessories Facts Book 1939Buick Accessories Facts Book, 21 pages. Item is printed in black & white. Presents, illustrates, and prices the dealer installed accessories available from Buick in 1939. Contains difficult to locate 1939 accessory information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Cool!That should be quite interesting. You will now be known as the 39 Buick Accessories guy!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 As a '39 owner I found it interesting that the '39 only "Stream-Boards" were a no cost option on the Series 40 & 60.According to the information I received from the Heritage Alliance, the following were Factory installed options...... * Oil bath air cleaner and oil filter $10* Special paint $40* Oil filter $5* Front fender lamps $7.50* Heater/defroster $26.50* Sonomatic Radio (which I think was the first year of push button) $63.00Series 40 only* Group including chrome wheel rings, licens plate frames & clock $20 (5 wheel) $22 (6 wheel)* Flexible steering wheel $12.50*Chrome window reveals on Model 41,46,46S, 61 =$25* Sunshine turret top model 41, 48, & 61 only = $37.50* rear wheel shields all models $15* special gear ratio, series 40 & 60 only.... no chargeThat leaves all the other accessories to be dealer installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks Barney, I love the pricing of these accessories.Grant, hush-up on me being the Accessory Guy, Barney seems to have that covered.Now we just need a list of the Dealer Installed Accessories available, which I suppose might be anything one decided to get their local dealer to track down and install.John V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 My '39 is completely "accessorized" the people that did the restoration put everything on it. As you can see from the picture, it has fog lamps, fender lamps, sunvisor, spotlights, streaming boards, and it had fender skirts but I thought it looked better without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Barney,That is a fine looking automobile - you must really be proud when you're out and about in it.Thanks for the photo, I would like to see more if you are willing to share.John V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Lovely car!Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Looks beautiful Barney!!!The mention of "Folding Rear Center Bumper Guards" and the "flexible Steering Wheel" interest me. I have never heard of those before. Edited December 14, 2011 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Here's a photo of the '39 flexible steering wheel. I think the folding center bumper guard rotated (vertical to horizontal) to the side to allow easier access to the trunk. Maybe someone who has one will jump in with a photo.John V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) FYI: The 1939 Buick folding rear center bumper guard unfolds downward. To visualize its operation, just think of it as being "hinged" at the bottom. It seems like you see more of these rear center folding accessory guards on the '38 Buicks, compared to the '39. John Edited December 15, 2011 by Jolly_John (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Yep! Like you said John. On my 39 Chevy it was called a truck guard, or something similar. Essentially a big center mounted bumper guard front and rear. Rear one hinged down to clear the trunk when it opened. Didn't know Buick had them. CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Neat, so what made the steering wheel flexible? That one looks like every other one I have seen for a '39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jvelde Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Sorry, that got away from me ...that was a photo of a '40 Buick standard wheel. Couldn't find a '39 handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I've never seen anything but the flexible one on a '39.Mine has the holes for the fender lights, but no lights. I am debating whether to put them on considering the price for "correct" ones. Mine also has a heater, not a Buick heater, some other brand. I am debating leaving it off too. The only issue is that they ran the hoses right through my ID plate. Decisions, decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I've seen a standard 39 steering wheel. Just a 3 spoked bakelite one. But as you said Billy, pretty much everyone went with the "flexible". Maybe it refers to the horn ring?If you come across some fender lights with no lenses, grab them. We can sort you out with some perspex reproduction ones. I would recommend wiring them up as indicators. As far as your heater goes, I suppose you have until the car's ready for paint to decide. But looking at all the hard work you've done so far to get your car bang on.........!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveCorbin Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Ok, guys:Here's one for you: Full chrome wheels! Source: 1941 parts book, service parts price $25 per wheel. Takes 6 for a Roadmaster, $150 in 1941 dollars! Bit pricey!They were available for all 1938, 1939, and 1940 Buicks.Barney, it still needs these!Regards, Dave Corbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Here's the 39 Chevy ones.....CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 But as you said Billy, pretty much everyone went with the "flexible"GrantShame the same didn't apply with the optional 3.9 diff. It was "NO CHARGE" !!!Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesguy Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 "Flexible" refers to the steering wheels equipped with a horn ring. These wheels were also the ones with the ivory or maroon plastic rims. Although the "flexible" wheel was an option on the Series 40, it was so widely ordered to the extent that, today, when many people see the standard wheel as shown in jvelde's post, it's authenticity is wrongly questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Grant, are you catching any of the JBWere Masters golf tournament in your area this week? I'm watching it on TV right now.John V.Tis a little far for Grant: another country. Its in Melbourne now.:good weather for golfhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/golf-2011/doug-holloway-closes-on-jbwere-masters-leader-ian-poulter/story-fnalpkga-1226223584283 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 A bit far away as Allan says, John, but not impossible, as my studio has cable and there's only a 2 hour time difference. Not really a golf fan. But I am VERY interested in the Texans! Tough road from here with all the injuries they've had. Fingers crossed!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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