Guest bikrbil Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Hi Folks, I have 1930 Buick I need help identifying. It is long and has 4 doors on the right side and 1 on the left. The serial number is 2451909 Any help would me much appreciated.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 The serial number are for 1930,but how about a picture.No 1930s Buick like that in my Buick books. Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Bill,Pictured is a later model Buick bus. A picture of your 1930 Buick would be helpful.Grandpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bikrbil Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I was having trouble uploading. Hopefully this works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bikrbil Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 and one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 That must be very rare even in US.Thanks for the picture. Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bikrbil Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I have searched the internet and have not seen another one like it. It is a 12 passenger with wicker seats. It runs good and I can't wait to start on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) This sort of vehicle was quite common as an intercity bus in that era. Perhaps you should start enquiring in the historic bus scene. Buicks and Studebakers were some of the more common makes. See if your local library has a book on old buses. Does it still have its original Buick id plate on the firewall?Buick supplied 924 bare Series 60 chassis that year - 1930 Buick Cars - Over 10,000 Remarkable Cars and Trucks at RemarkableCars.com - and I guess this might have been one of them.Are you sure it is a 1930 Buick? From what I can see of the body, the area around the windshield is not 1930 Buick which leads me to suspect that the whole body might be custom-built. Edited January 15, 2012 by nzcarnerd (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bikrbil Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 As far as I know, The title say 1930 and the serial numbers match. i did not see a id plate on the firewall. Where is it located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Very nice, indeed! when you search as nzcarnerd suggested, also search for "jitney." It sure will be a hit at any Buick Meet, Too!TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bikrbil Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Here is a picture of the front and back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 It looks like it has truck wheels on it, is the suspension from a car or truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 bikrbill,Here is a photo (not very good) of a Buick Bus I personally rode in when it was in the hands of a fellow Car Club Member. It currently is owned by a bus company here in Canada who fully restored it outwardly including the wicker seats but believe they had to change the motor to a more modern unit. I'm pretty sure it had air brakes also. If you Google Chatham Coach Lines you will see more info. You might even contact them to see what info they have on Buick Buses. Good luck with yours. I think it is a great piece of automobile history! You know you will have lot's of friends when you go out for a drive!Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bikrbil Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I am not sure, I do know it has hydraulic brakes and colum shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Column shift?? At least part of it is not 1930 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Here is another shot of the Bus. Not as clear either but backs up my claim as to riding in it. The year was 1974. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 If it has hydraulic brakes and column shift, maybe all of its mechanicals have been updated at some stage. Does it still have its original Buick 6 engine? This engine was used in several models of GM Yellow Coach buses in the early 1930s while Buick went into straight eights for their cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bikrbil Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 It has a straight 8 with two carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Bill,Compound carburetion was used by Buick in 1941 & 1942. Post the engine S/N and the engine year can be determined. The engine S/N can be found on the right side of the engine near the front of the starting motor.My failing memory recalls that Buick didn't have a straight eight until 1931.Grandpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Bill,It's hard to say for sure, but the instruments look like 1940 -1941 Buick. A picture that shows the face of the instruments would be helpful. The attached picture shows 1941 Buick instruments.Grandpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bikrbil Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Thanks guys for all the great information. I am fortunate enough to have room to work on it and a way to transport it. I never have enough time, but I do have a great support crew (wife and Kids) Saturday I make the decision on if I want to tackle it or not and If we can agree on the price. I will let you all know how it washes out.Thanks again,Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark Rodgers Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I sent you a PM. Here is a photo of one of my cars. It's a 1934 Sayers and Scovill with a Buick 90 engine and trans. It has has 8 lug wheels and a truck suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark Rodgers Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Here it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 So Bill,Any success with the deal on the bus?Just curious to see a thread on Me and My Buick or Our Cars and Restoration Projects.Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 A question for Mark Rodgers. The vehicle you show seems to have a '32 Buick radiatir shell and hood. I must confess I am not all that familiar with Sayers and Scovill, so I will do some digging. The front fenders seem to be '34.I would love to see more photos.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark Rodgers Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Jscheib, I'm going to jump over to GENERAL DISCUSSION so we don't hijack this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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