lunchbox_xx 10 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hi here are some pics of my Buick. We started on 11-26-11 and hopeing to have the road buy May and if anyone could tell me about my font bumper that would be great i have yet to find another one like it online in any pic I have found thanks for looking Link to post Share on other sites
danhar1960 13 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 G'day Jamie,Your first pic shows the car reasonably complete. In Billy's thread you were looking for a radiator support. It's what holds all the sheet metal of the front clip together and then locates and secures the clip on to the chassis. Just curious, what was holding it all together for the pic :confused::confused:Danny Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 That is a good question it was held on with the hood and then on the fenders im missing the bottom ushape for the rad support on the bottom i have no idea hoe the nose cone is mounted on the rad support its hard to explan i just know i dont have the rad support for the car the car is a barn find so someone else took motor and tranny and seats out so it was just a rolling shell and motor parts in the trunk but no rad support i hope this helps Link to post Share on other sites
39BuickEight 927 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Oh no, you cut it up At least it will be back on the road.I have seen those bumpers somewhere, but I am not sure if it was a factory option of an aftermarket one. Just send it to me Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 I cant send it to you I need it for the mine lol Link to post Share on other sites
danhar1960 13 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Is the chassis a short or long type ?? The early '39s chassis stopped at the rear springs and the long chassis goes to the end of the car as usual. This bloke gets recommended for parts quite a bit and seems to be the man to go to for late '30s parts.Dave Tacheny 11949 Oregon Ave. N., Champlin, MN 55316, or call 763-427-3460.He advertises here : Links on PreWarBuick - The Largest Vintage Buick gallery on the web - PreWarBuick.com Give him a buzz and try him for the radiator support.Danny Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Danny thank u i will try to call him tonight thanks again Link to post Share on other sites
Jolly_John 180 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Your large front bumper guard assembly in an aftermarket unit from the period. The two small, stock '39 Buick bumper guards have been moved outward and installed in bumper holes that were normally occupied by a capped bolt that attached the bumper to one of the bumper braces. John Link to post Share on other sites
1939_Buick 360 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Your large front bumper guard assembly in an aftermarket unit from the period. The two small, stock '39 Buick bumper guards have been moved outward and installed in bumper holes that were normally occupied by a capped bolt that attached the bumper to one of the bumper braces. JohnLook at the images in this thread: http://forums.aaca.org/f163/time-warp-buick-guy-320104.html Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thank you all for the info Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Hi here are some pics of my Buick. We started on 11-26-11 and hopeing to have the road buy May and if anyone could tell me about my font bumper that would be great i have yet to find another one like it online in any pic I have found thanks for lookingThe grille guard shown in your picture is indeed a factory accessory, available back in the day, contrary to the one shown in the picture by the poster, who said it was aftermarket, the one in his photo is aftermarket and different than the one on your bumper, (read rare, and worth replating to protect an expensivedicast grille and add valuble eye candy to the front of your Buick streetrod). If nothing else offer it for sale and see the response. Just sayin'. I try not to answer if I'm not sure. I'm having no trouble with this one! PS second the reccomend on Dave T. 15-20 '39-'41 parts cars and cars for sale on a given day. yes he has '39s I share car storage space. Just there the other day. Edited January 16, 2012 by Guest add info (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thank u 2carb40 im planing on puting it back on the car i like the way it makes the front end look so thank u for the info Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) I also wanted to mention that rechoming the guards was approx 80.oo each. The bid was high for rechrome on the horizontal bars too, so I started researching doing them in polished stainless steel. A friend suggested a company called Aero Fab here in Mpls and they lazer cut two sets(14 pieces total) for each of the grille guards I have('39,like yours and a shorter one for my '40) for 240.oo,Includes the stainless steel material! All I have to do is ease the sharp edges with a sander and polish the stainless, no more rechroming ever! Bonus, if someone taps the front when parking by your car or whatever, I go have more lazer cut and polish parts done instead of trying to get steel parts rechromed after striaghtening recutting ETC. And no broken, expensive dicast grille! Good luck with your project. Nice to see someone else from the bannana belt part of the country doing a Buick besides me in Minnasnowda...PS they wanted 110.oo per horizontal bar to rechrome. Edited January 16, 2012 by Guest speeling (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) I have not looked in to recromeing i was thinking of powder coating. Im going to keep my options open for my idea for the car im not going back to show room im going more for a hotrod with it. I thank you for the infoPs 2carb40 thanks for the recomendation on Dave i have been in contact with hom about a core support and i mailed if the money the other day to get the part from him. Dave seams like a very nice to deal with he was helpfull on the phone so i would tell everyone to ask hkm first if they need parts. Thanks again Edited January 16, 2012 by lunchbox_xx (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
danhar1960 13 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Good to see it's working out well with Dave and the radiator support. Hopefully it will come with the headlight supports as you'll need them as well.Danny Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 DannyGot it the mail today looks great no head light supports but i have them on my sheet metal. So i hope to back on track this weekend with it but we will see how that goes. Link to post Share on other sites
danhar1960 13 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Will we see a Youtube update ??Danny Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Well Danny its up on you tube lol i got the front end off saturday then party to much the jack last night so i got the rear fenders off and myad took off all the trim hope the video is ok its a little shacky bit it was with my phone lol Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 Here is a little update pics Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Magrath 4 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Mean looking headers! You should talk to my mate Dan in Houston. He's rodding a 39 2 door. Very talented guy!CheersGrant Link to post Share on other sites
BigDogDaddy 20 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 It is looking good ! But I noticed the Straight 8 looks bent...almost in half ! :eek:I'm kidding, I'm kidding ! Link to post Share on other sites
danhar1960 13 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 There you go Billy, there's the bit you were missing from your exhaust bracket. Do throw it away just yet Jamie.Danny Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 Ok i wont throw it out yet but if any one knows someone who wants the rear end send them my way im taking that out soon i hope Link to post Share on other sites
danhar1960 13 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 You never know, your rear end may just be a 3.9 diff. It would be worth something if it was. Take the cover off and check what is stamped into the crownwheel.Danny Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks Danny ill look when it comes out and if it dont 3.9 i guess more for the scrap man Link to post Share on other sites
1939_Buick 360 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) The center cut out bits - uni joint and the diff - brakes drums may/will be useful to someone.But too far away from us downunderAnd too far from my USA storage in Perry, MI Edited March 6, 2012 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ill save the stuff for now so let me know if anyone wants the stuff Link to post Share on other sites
airbrushguy 1 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 [[/ATTACH]Good luck, reminds me of the "quick restoration" I started 5 years ago. It's now painted, rechromed and running and with any luck will have the interior finished by April.Time flies! Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks im still hopeing to get it on the road mid may and painted by june but im workibg on repainting my hearse right now so im taking a break on the 39. Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Im saveing the pieaces if Billy wants the one ill sell it to him and if any one wants the rest let me know or ill hold on to it for the next few years lol till i have to clean out the shop Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Well it is that time of the year again. I didnt get my build done by last spring like i was hopeing. Im hoping for a nice long cold winter to get more done on my build this winter. Please dont for get to look at you tube under lunchbox72 for some of the build so far and more to come.Jamie Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Magrath 4 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Life has a way of getting in the way of these things Jamie! Enjoy the journey. And I found your youtube channel. Lunchboxxx72 has some pretty cool vids!!!CheersGrant Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thanks Grant the vids are not my best work but not much to do here is wisconsin but drink and fix stuff and.act like kids. Well if u want to see more vids on the 39 build check out my friends you tube chanel at Chevahulic he has more vids and better camera work and then u will see my other hearses and the wifes 56 red ford my buddy matt does alot of the work i just get parts and beer for him. So im hope to get alot done this winter. I hope all is good with u and your family.Talk to u laterJamie Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 here is what the rear end will look like its just moked up now but i hope this will be how it looks Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Question for everyone i have the 39 rearend out and not sure if i should try to sell it or junk it and what i should ask for it in price and i remaber someing about the ratio in the rear end that one is worth more then the other any help would be great Thanks Jamie Link to post Share on other sites
1939_Buick 360 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) 39 are a 1 year only diff. Does not fit other years. Sell it or give it to another '39 team member.Not a lot weight so not worth much $$ as scrapTake the back cover off and count the number of teeth on pinion & crown wheel.It may have the ratio stamped on the housingEdit:Part No__Part No__Description_________teeth___ ratio__Ring___Pinion 1303405 1310355 Gear set, ring & pinion - 39 : 10 - 3.9001299444 1315025 Gear set, ring & pinion - 44 : 10 -4.4001303395 1310354 Gear set, ring & pinion - 40 : 9 - 4.44439:10 with ratio 3.90 have valueThe brake drums may value depending on conditionBuick stopped made these parts 73 years ago, so throwing out is a loss to other '39 ownersThey do no make them now Edited November 14, 2012 by 1939_buick Ratio added (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Ok i will keep them around for a bit i hope some wants it of needs it just give me and im if anyone wants it ThanksJamie Link to post Share on other sites
Dynaflash8 987 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 One less authentic historic 39 Buick Special in existence. Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Dyna flash8 sorry you feel that way but what is one to do with only a rolling car if it would have had the motor and the seats i would have kept it stock but that didnt happen so at least it will back on the road ThanksJamie Link to post Share on other sites
lunchbox_xx 10 Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Well took diff apart and it says 39:10 so 3.9 gears so let me if any one wants its aThanks Jamie Link to post Share on other sites
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