Guest johnny bravo Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 hey how yall doing just finished registering on this club, i just picked up a beutiful 1940 buick special, is going good so far, all but finding parts. im redoing the brakes at the moment and trying to find a new master cylinder, no luck yet, but one company im working with is trying all over the states, the one issue im having is geting the casting number on the master cylinder, its very pitted and really cant make any numbers out, does any one know the numbers for that model or have an idea where to get a single output master cylinder for this thing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Welcome to the forum! Stacks of great 1940 folk here that I'm certain can help you out. Don't forget to show us some pictures if you want. We love pictures!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 G'day and congrats on getting your Buick.This is the man to always check on first.http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=39&page=3He has what you are after. If you follow ebay they also turn up from time to time.Also looking forward to seeing and hearing more about your beasty.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Welcome to the forum Casting number is not the Buick part number. Sometimes it is:- most times it is not Brake Master cylinderGroup 4.650 part 5450320 1939 S40 special S60 Century and 1940 S40 S50 S60 S70 [s = series] Try Dave Tacheny (he should give me a discount as I refer him so often) Area number is 763 now, not 612From The Largest Vintage Buick gallery on the web - PreWarBuick.com The best man on planet Earth for late '30s Buick parts is Dave Tacheny. Believe it! Mail your want list to him at 11949 Oregon Ave. N., Champlin, MN 55316, or call 612-427-3460. While the first 3 to reply to your request are '39 team member's, we do like 40's (but not as much) And we like photos of straight 8's Edited September 27, 2012 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp3141592 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Hi,Hagens has them:Catalog < 1940, BUICK, 60 Century 320.2-8cyl 126wb, BRAKE - Cylinders, hoses, kits & shoes | Hagen's Hiway Auto Parts, Inc.Also, you can have your existing one sleeve dinstainless and rebuilt at brakeplace.com Talk to Rob in the shop.--Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Look here (the opposition to Bobs')Brake Master Cylinder 1939 39 Buick Special & Century NEW | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I've used Bob's, Old Buick Parts, Hagen's, and a few other places so far, including a few very kind members with extras of various parts. This is a great place to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Jonny,Welcome aboard !!!You will find a ton of knowledge on these forums. Most of the folks have been where you are. By the way, where are you ?Seriously, post pic's and write your profile. so we know your background and level of expertise. If your doing a brake job, the parts are out there and any decent shop can reline your old shoes. Spring kits are available and wheel cylinders too. Master cylinder was used for a few years, so that should not be difficult either. Check evil-bay for parts, and don't be afraid to improvise.Do like Jolly John made me do, and get yourself a parts book AND a mechanics hand book. Both reprints are reasonably priced and well worth the cost.Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Looks like View Profile: johnny bravo - AACA Forums joined, made a post and has not been back Join Date September 27th, 2012Last Activity 6 Days Ago Edited October 3, 2012 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 He might be out in his shed going flat out working on his Buick. (I know that's where I should be. :) )Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Might be a weekly thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Might be a weekly thing.You could be right there Grant.Not everyone is as obsessive as we are. :)Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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