Jolly_John Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Hi, Gang. I have long admired the good spirit and excellent information provided by '39 Buick Team members here on the pre-war Buick forum. As the long-time owner of two of these great cars, could someone please tell me more about this esteemed group of 1939 Buick nuts? Thanks. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Well John, were a group of guys who have an association with 1939 Buicks, and who accidentaly discovered how to change a few settings in the User CP. Membership can be gained by going into your garage with your favourite beer and toasting your good (or mis) fortune owning one. In New Zealand, an acceptable beer would be Steinlager Pure or Speights Summit. There may be other stuff as well. I'm sure the others will let you know!CheersGrantPS A great sense of humor is an advantage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) To be a member you need an appreciation of '39 Buick's. Apart from that, no other requirements. The '39 Buick Team only exists here in the forum. To join edit the text under your name to '39 Buick Team Member. That's all it is Click on your name (top right) My settings Profile settings Profile info: add '39 Team member Then shows under you name in a post Danny started this so he is official team captain. He has a photo of the team headquarters (his Buick shed) '39 Members (in signature or under screen name) [1939 model type] - airbrushguy Frank, NJ [61] - ANZAC Buick64 Andrew, Australia/NZ [41] - BJE ??,ID [46] - buick4547 Jim [?] - BuickBob49 Bob, ?? [81] - bushocker Ron, PA [46C] - danhar1960 Danny, Australia [41] - dynaflash8 Earl, FL [41 and many others bought and sold] - fordman2 Geoff, New Zealand [90] An impressive car ex NSW, Australia - glassesguy Dave, OH [41] - gmorse Gary, FL [48] - Grant Magrath Grant, New Zealand [46] - grhouse Gene, TN [41] - ipswichbuick John, MA [41 grandfather's car from new] - jck55buick Jeff, NE [90H] - jshaw Jim, MN [41] - JT 39 Jim, NV [41] - JRHaelig John,NJ [46] - jvelde John, TX [46] - John R Murray John, NJ [61] - lunchbox_xx Jamie, WI [41] - Locowrench Guy, MD [41] - m_kent Mike, NM [46] - Machinist_Bill Bill, [41] - Rexbuick Rex, Australia [41] - sherwood3333 Sherwood, NM [41] - sleeve-valve Dave, RI [46] - TECAKE ?, CA [61C & ?6] - terryky Terry [41] - Terry Stock Terry, New Zealand [41] - Tom_Tams Tom, BC Canada [41] - Vette58 Uli, Germany [41] - 1939_buick Allan, New Zealand [41 x 3] - 1936 46C Corde, NZ. [46C] - 2carb40 Greg, MN [46] - 39buickeight Billy, KY [41] - 39Cent Dave, CA [61 & 66] - 39time ?, UT [61] May be others Honorary members (who should join) - FLYER15015 Mike, CO [1940 Ltd] but it was built in 1939 - 39convertible, Janne, Sweden [66C & 46 parts car] - Jolly_John, John, WI [41] - barney-eaton Barney, TX [66] - 39Limited ?, MN [90] - frazer51 ?, PA [41] - belkus8 Mike, NE [41] - vt39 Richard, ?? [??] - Bob H, Bob, OR [41, 46 & 46C] How to Restore a 1939 Buick Special Convertible - Ken J Ken, NM [41] - Larsg Lars, Chile [46] - OwenC Owen, New Zealand [41 x 4] 1 owned since about 1960 - 39pickels Vernon, AZ [61] - londi Morris, Switzerland [81C] - bobgould Bob, ?? [66S] - 36 cad Frank, ?? [4?] - collision454 ??, ?? [41] - steamgas Tex,?? [46] - Alr116 Lou, Australia [??] - bujumbura ??, ?? [61] - RDMSTER ??, ?? [81C] - OneSpecialBuick John, WA [41] - Downtimesfl ?, FL [46 x 1.5] - Brad Donaldson Brad, ?, ? - 66Grandeguy Ken, Alberta CA [41] - Roadmaster Russ Russ, GA [81] - tadp Tad, ??? [4?] - vegabill ??,??,4? - Boaterhat J?,CA [61] We like photos. Edit Slowly updating links for the new software Have noted many '39 team members have not logged in some years. Some more than 5years ago. And some have had there user name deregistered (~2022). Edited December 11, 2022 by 1939_Buick update. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Do you accept "honorary" members ?According to my numbers the "Baby" was built in Flint the second week of September "39.Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) List of useful threads & information for '39 owners 1:- '39 Buick Team member car's 1.1 39Buickeight Ongoing restoration of his 1939 model 41. Many of us keenly follow this fine restoration (at home) 03 Dec 2009 - 1939 Buick special restoration 1.2 ANZAC Buick64 Restoration of a 1939 model 41 in New Zealand. Car has been in family ownership for a long time 27 Mar 2013 - Vehicle identification Plates on 1939 series 40 for NZ Buick 18 May 2013 - Progress and A Question 12 Oct 2013 - The more you look the more you find(sigh) 03 Feb 2014 - Rust Conquered in the '39 06 Mar 2014 - Colour of 1939 Buick 07 Aug 2014 - Photos of Wood graining in a 1939? 11 Dec 2014 - Vanishing Numbers on 1939 Sedan (Speedo) 18 Dec 2014 - Wood Graining in the 1939 Special 28 Feb 2015 - Robe Rail Brackets on the 1939 Sedan 07 Aug 2015 - The 1939 nears completion Note: In Jan 2019 ANZAC Buick64 and his wife sadly passed away 1.3 Grant Magrath & family restoration of a 1939 46. Imported from USA to New Zealand and restored in a suburban garage, including painting & engine rebuild 30 Jan 2009 - 1939 Buick Coupe work in progress! 20 Mar 2009 - More pix of the 39 coupe! 26 Sep 2009 - 1939 Buick upholstry options!!! 21 Jan 2010 - 1939 Parklights (front fender side lights) 27 May 2010 - 1939 Coupe before and after pics 27 May 2010 - 1939 Coupe before and after pics part 2 22 May 2010 - Speaking of 1939 coupe interiors..... 06 Nov 2010 - 1939 Coupe update 03 Feb 2011 - A Beautiful Series 40 Came to Visit 17 Mar 2012 - 1939 Gearbox removal 29 May 2012 - Dash Restoration Thread 06 Nov 2012 - 1939 Gearbox fun and games.. 1.4 lunchbox_xx Restoration & modification of his 1939 model 41 10 Jan 2012 - 1939 Buick rebuild Wisconsin (in Buick pre-war forum) 10 Jan 2012 - 1939 Buick rebuild Wisconsin (in our cars & restoration forum) 1.5 RexBuick Restoration of a GM Holden 1939 series 40 in Australia.1939 Buick 8/40 Special Sedan web site 1.6 39convertible Restoration of a 1939 66C in Sweden. Restoration has slowed as Janne is enjoying his new '58 Roadmaster and Indian motor bikes 29 Jun 2008 - '39 66C 31 Dec 2008 - more pictures of the '39 convertible project 1.7 Unknown 1939 Buick coupe blog ( 1939buickcoupe.blogspot.com Link not active) Some good workmanship and very good photos. The car, in the condition at the end of the blog, was sold on ebay. Was a good buy. Hope it has been restored and not hot rodded. 1.8 Chris Ritter (Head Librarian AACA Library) 1937 Buick Special Business Coupe: A Restoration Journal (this is good)http://secondchancegarage.com/public/department15.cfm http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public2/1937-buick-journal-1-1.cfmhttp://www.secondchancegarage.com/public2/1937-buick-journal-27-1.cfm 2:- VIN and Numbers Cars up the early 1950's did not have a VIN as we know them today. Wikipedia Vehicle Identification Number For 1939's it will/should have a - frame serial number on a plate riveted to the the frame near the starter motor (on other years can be in a different place) - an engine number near the distributor - a data plate on the firewall. Should have 39-4xxx, unique body number and have codes for paint & trim (xxx= depends on style) Threads on this topicVIN 1939 Buick Century, with a good summary of 1939 coding by Sean19971939 Buick VIN With information by Sean1997vehicle identification plates 1939 series 401939 Buick - VIN decode (link lost)1939 Buick 80 roadmaster questionVIN numbers - for 1939 Century? (Link lost)1940 Limited - Inquiry Decoded1953 Buick Super Engine number Info that Sean & others can provideIdentifying your Buick - Buick Heritage Alliance3:- LiteratureBuick Books etc Buick owners Bookshelf Found cheap master parts book on CD Rock Auto http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/ http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-1930-thru-1956-buick-master-405802774 1956buick.com 4:- Information Buick production by plant by Sean1997. Very good reading 1932-1975 Buick trim codes by model by Sean1997. Very good reading Buick Straight 8 Engines Buick Heritage Alliance wikipedia Buick Straight-8 engine Classiccar data base . com Not always accurate Carnut.com Not always accurate Straight eight engine numbers serial numbers 36-38 division of Buick Club of America (BCA) 5:- Engine Unusual 1938 248 Engine serial number Request year information Casting numbers and engine identification by year 1939 Special 41 engine identification Interesting Straight eight engine serial numbers 248 Engine ID? - Strange Numbers - Need Your Help RE number in a '38 1939 buick engine casting number 1936 - 1939 carburetor interchange-differences on 320 ci motors Carter 419-S Carb Question Dual Carb set up 1941 dual main Carters *good* Carburator mystery in my '39 320ci WDO Carb questions Carter 419S - 440S - 474S 1941 Buick dual stromberg carbs tuning? 39 carb 1939 series 40 Stromberg carburettor rebuild How do pre-war 39-41 Buick "oil bath" air intake systems work?How I flushed out my Buick engine block 1939 Buick Coupe overheating issue 1939 Buick crankshaft Second thread on this topic 1939 series 40 crankshaft 1939 vacuum line and fuel line info needed 248 engine general questions about my '39 1939 special motor mount question Putting a 263 into the '40 Vacuum Spark Advance 1939 Engine how to rebuild? 248 head problem 1949 series 40 sedanet 248 vs 320 1940 56S Motor update Vacuum port size on 248 engine manifold Oil in vacuum pump (link lost)Is there a difference between 1936 and 1938 Special engines? Babbitt bearings and shims on my 1940 248 How to stop rear main seal leaks 1940 248 engine - modern engine oil? Oil Restrictor in head of 263 engine (teambuick.com) Wrist pin noise in a 248? (teambuick.com)1941 Buick Flywheel Install 41 Buick 248 babbit bearings 1939 Buick Special radiator removal procedure 1939 Buick front panel removal Time to pull the engine on our 39 Special 40. Cowl & fender removal? 248 straight eight head rebuild for a 1941 1939 Buick Series 40 pistons and carburetionAlteration to 263cu.in crankshaft For a 1939 248ci Oil Filter canister for '39 Buick (link lost) Broken Bolts in engine block 1937 special Valve Job Rebuild Questions 1949 320 Roadmaster sedanette And acid clean block'39 Oil Leaks - Advice Needed Distributor & Oil Pressure1940 248 Distributor rebuilding Exhaust System Testimonial 1939 46 Dipstick length on a 248ci 1937 Advice on Rebuilding a Cylinder Head - 1949 Roadmaster 320 1939 248 engine rocker arm assembly question 1942 oil deflector Rebuilding a water pump 1939 Buick Special fuel pump/issue? When the car sits for a few days, it takes forever for the fuel to get back to the carb and fire" '39 Heat Risers Manifold Numbers. What year are these? by a 1940 46C owner Saving a 1952 4 Barrel intake 320ci straight 8 Manifold gaskets post 2 is very good Big Series (320) Exhaust Manifold Restoration History 1939 Buick 320 issues manifold holes Regular torquing of exhaust manifold nuts?Straight 8 Exhaust Manifold These crack Straight 8 exhaust manifold gasket leak (47 super) 248 v 320 Manifold dimensions Exhaust gasket straight eight 1947 Roadmaster. Post 5 is good Changing intake/exhaust manifold gaskets 1940 buick 60 Series I may have picked the wrong machine shop - St. manifold problems 263 I8 Intake Manifold Ring Seal - 1951, 52, 53 Same for most (all?) straight 8's 1939 320ci manifold leaks 1940 248 manifold frozen bolt/nuts Help needed on manifold issue 1939 Buick 46 Coupe Identify year of intake/exhaust manifold - straight 8 4 bolt carb straight 8 263ci 1950-52 series 40 and 50, and 1953 series 40 1939 248 exhaust heat riser valve Straight eight manifold gaskets 263 straight 8 manifold gaskets 6:- Transmission & Drive Line1939 Gearbox rebuild time Pilot bearing (link lost) '39 Transmission (link lost)'39 Buick Special pops out of 3rd gear?1939 Buick rear axle ratios1939 rear end ratios1939 66 transmission parts 1939 66 clutch (link lost) 1939 input shaft series 60 shaft & retainer 1939 Buick century series 60 clutch/transmission issue 1940 transmission shift levers swappedBell housing removal 1940 39 buick clutch removal Use a clutch pack for a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl. 1939 series 40 transmission snap ring failure (link lost) 1939 Spec trans brg numbers 1937 Buick Special Series 40 manual to automatic transmission conversion 39 Buick pops out of 3rd gear....? Trans pops out of 3rd gear on deceleration - 1941 Fixed by a new snap ring '39 Special Transmission Rebuild Commences '39 Special - Looks Like I Need A New Gearbox '39 Business Coupe Transmission Reassembly 1939 Special - Transmission Availability Can't Shift My 1939 Business Coupe 1939 Special Transmission Video 39 tranny interchange? 39'Buick special series 40 -Transmission parts 1939 Roadmaster 81, clutch & brake pedal adjustment 1939 Buick Driveline Vibration Question Propeller shaft seals 1939 Gearbox Removal 1939 Gearbox fun and games.... 39 Buick linkage problem Overdrive Information 38 Buick Gear Vendors Overdrive Install photos on 41 Century The overdrive mod begins for a 1938 model 41 Gear Vendors overdrive Torque ball question for 1939 Buick Torque tube separation from torque ball 1939 Buick 40 series Torque Ball Buick special 1939, loose joint/torqueball *Good detail* New 1939 Special Torque Ball Set Up, Need a Little Help 1939 Buick Torque Ball Needed 1939 Buick Torque Ball [Teambuick] 1939 Buick - Torque Ball lining replacement '39 torque tube/ball/gasket info needed"39 Torque Ball seal 1939 Buick 40 Special Torque ball question Thud when starting out Drive line - torque ball issue? 7:- Steering, suspension, wheels, brakes etc1939 Buick Special 40 front shock question1939 Special steering box1939 Special wheel interchange1939 Steering Shaft Worm Gear!939 Pitman ArmPitman Shaft Bushing and Steering Worm Gears1939 Buick Special lower control arm bushings1939 steering wheel identification/info Has full dimensions'39 Buick Century 15" wheel specs?1936 Special master cylinder blasphemy or good upgrade?Brake Drums for My 1936 Buick Roadmaster 1936 1936 series 60 & 80 and 1937-38-39 series 80 1936 wheel/hub sizewheel compatibility 1939 special 16"1939 shocks Series 40 rear WTB 1939 Buick Special Inner Control Arm Shafts info on part numbers 1937 Buick brakes A Question for 1938 and 1939 BUICK Owners Lost steering lock key 8:- Lights & Electrical'39 Buick- Check before you throw it out !!WTB 1938 Buick headlight lens1939 Fender Lights1939 Headlight lensesNewbie with 38 McLaughlin Limo Includes lens ID info 39 Special 40 Harness1939 6V Voltage regulator Identification 6 Volt to 12 Volt Conversion '37 Gas Gauge 38 Buick (Link lost) '39 special instrument panel bezel removal How to remove headlight switch from '39 dash 1939 Parklights Front fender side lights. Photos of 38 & 39 lens. Perspex repro 9:- Body & TrimReproduction Knob Source Good quality plastic repro knobs for '39'sPlastic knobs for 1939 Buick From Oct 2000 1939 buick front panel removal1939 Buick heater question1939 Buick Special Holden Body - Gravel Deflector - Rear Bumper1939 color optionsColour of 1939 BuickTime to pull the engine on our 39 Special 40. Cowl & fender removal1939 Radio Buttons?1939 grille question39 Buick 40 Special Coupe Interior?1940 56S Wiper QuestionsPhotos of Wood graining in a 1939?1939 46C sun visors1939 Buick Special radiator removal procedureVanishing Numbers on 1939 Sedan Speedo numbers 1939 Buick Trunk forward wall39 Buick Special rear stone shields Streamboards & stone guardsIs there a way to determine a cars original color by a the VIN? From data plate on a 1939 model 41 WTB 1939 horn ringRobe rail brackets on the 1939 series 40 sedan'39 wing window vent seal (Link lost) How to make knobs from Knobsoup Does make '39 knobs (Link lost)1939 Buick Special escutcheon sizes/where?1939 Special firewall holes - what goes where?1939 Radio information How the heck do I service the divider window (1941 Limited)? Fender supports. What do they look like (Link lost) 1939-49 opera 1/4 window weatherstripping 10:- OtherBuick Special 41T 8 cylinder model 1939 (Taxi job)1939 Buick 2 door on postcard1939 Buick Frames39 series 40 long frame (bumper spacer?)1939 Buick Special Numbers Interesting1939 difference between series 40 and 60?1939 Photo difference between Special and Century1939 sequoia cream sedan?'39 Fisher vs Holden GM Holden Australia body shell differnt How do I determine if my 1939 Buick is a "matching number" vehicle1939 Buick model 48 (Lost link) Little differences for '39Mclaughlin vs BuickThe Royal Tour Buick - Canada's most historic automobile IMHO1940 Buick Special 3rd owner and 1st project Good list of links & suppliers Barn find 1939 Buick1937 & 1939 Buick Carlton bodiesWe like picturesOriginal Price 39 Buick Special (Link lost)Three black 1939 Buick's at North Texas Chapter meeting today1939 Buick Ivory Soap jingle winner cars1939 small and large series jack 1939 Buick Roadmaster 81 SED (In Russia) 1939 filler neck/fender info? [ Series 40 replacing with a '39 Chev tank] 1939 Special fuel tank 39 Buick Special Gas Tank (39 Chev) Australian 1939 Buick 11:- Suppliers Disclaimer for information only: not a recommendation. Alphabetical orderBobs Automobilia Have a good reputation Buick FarmCARS - Old Buick PartsClassic NOS PartsClassic Buicks Buick Parts 1946 - 1976Dave Tachney Parts out pre-war Buick's. Is hard to contact, but has a good reputation Fusick Automotive Products North West TransmissionOlsons GasketsRock Auto12: High speed diff's for pre war Buick'sMany pre war Buick owners want to put higher speed diff's to be able to cruise on the highway with lower engine RPM.1940 to 1955 swap relatively easy. With the original torque tube, not much more than a bolt in. From 1940 the torque tube is bolted/flanged to the diff. 1939 and earlier was rivited.The 1937 & 1938 guys machine the housing & cut & weld torque tubes. There are several good articles in www.1937and1938Buicks.com [ Now in custody of the 1937-38 division of Buick Club of America - Matt Hinson]1939 diff's are a 1 year only design with many unique parts. No known report of swap, other than 3.9 from a series 60High Speed rear end gears (1940 80 series, with links to other threads)third member Wanted to buy third member 1940 Special1939 rear end ratios40's rear end gears Ring and pinion 1937 Special (link lost)1939 Buick rear axle ratiosSwapping Rear Ends ? 1940 series 90 BuickLonger legs for my 47 Buick Super1941 Crown and pinion change Roadmasterrear gear swap For a 1948 Buick Roadmaster on www.teambuick.comI want to lower my engine RPM at highway speed - 1953 Special39 Special Rear Gear Swap1939 Buick rear axle ratios3.90 Ring & Pinion interchange for '36 SpecialDifferential interchange For 1940 PontiacRear end ratios For 1937 PontiacRear end question Pontiac1938 Buick Special rear axle ratios? Upgrades?ring and pinion 1935 series 40. Modify a 1933-35 Chev-Ponti ring & pinion '36 Century rear (link lost)'37 Special diff gears upgrade1949 Roadmaster ring & pinion or rear end 4.88 gears Or slipping clutch for 1934 1935? The overdrive mod begins For a 1938 model 41 Rear End Gear Swap For 1938 46 Buick Special 1948 rear differential ratio Good explanation of drive shaft/torque tube change over 1937 Buick Rear End Swap _______________ Working toward to eliminate unwanted hyper link errors as above (with limited success) Edited March 11, 2021 by 1939_Buick trying to fix software linking error (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lunchbox_xx Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I am really happy being a team 39 meamber these guys are great and have alot of info about the car and were to find stuff and they dont care if you are rodding it out or going back to stock this club and the guys are great.Thanks to you all for all the help so far and in the years to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) G'day to all my yobbo mates out there in the Pre War Buicks forum.I sit here in the " '39 Buick Team" World headquarters just having come in from the 100F temperature and the family pre Christmas barbie. I have a pretty full belly of chops, snags and prawns swimming around in a gallon of XXXX and feeling pretty happy with it all. Not sure I should have pushed down that last piece of pav though.......... As your "unofficial captain", you are hereby ordered to have a happy and safe Xmas, to be thankful of the things you do have and to appreciate your loved ones while you still can. Jolly John, your credentials are more than enough to qualify you for membership in the '39 Buick Team (don't blame us if you lose a few marbles along the way) but I'd go with Grant's suggestion here just for the fun of it.Mike, it is acceptable at this time of year for special dispensations to be made and as such you are hereby duly accepted into the '39 Buick team.Go ahead guys and adjust your text as per the instructions from the teams technical guru 1939_buick.Merry Xmas again guys .Danny Edited December 24, 2012 by danhar1960 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 At least accept the '39 is prettier. It's like who's prettier, Marilyn Monroe or Jane Russell though. Hey, Merry Christmas to all the Team Members.Earl (the Pearl, a Diamond in the Rough) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Unfortunate to say during this Chrismas season, but I do care that all '39 Buicks be restored to original. But to each his own as the old lady said as she kissed the cow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Hi Cap'n Dan. Two important items are that (1) I've lost your email address and would like to send you pictures of my almost finished '39 Special convertible coupe and (2) I've sent my '41 Roadmaster on to another low-number BCA member in Texas and would like to delete it from my profile, but: I'm too old to figure out how to do that. Any team member know how?Again, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Earl Beauchamp BCA #55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Thank you captain Danny.But so as not to confuse the "newby's" I'll keep that round in the chamber.How would it look to have (Honorary '39 Buick Team Member) above that great big honking '40 Buick avatar of mine ?????Merry Christmas to all, and God save the queen !Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesguy Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Danny, Allan, Grant: Thanks for the info on updating the profile and all your contibutions to the Prewar site. Hey, Earl! How about some pics for us??Merry Christmas to all. May there be a pile of NOS parts under your Christmas tree!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 39Time Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Merry Chrsitmas to all the Pre-War Buick folks and to the 39 Buick Team (honorary members included)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Do you accept "honorary" members ?According to my numbers the "Baby" was built in Flint the second week of September "39.Mike in ColoradoYes . Hey you only need to accept that '39 are better :cool:You could start the '40 Team member's Edited March 1, 2014 by 1939_buick updated (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Sorry Pal, don't know how to post pictures here. Most times they fail. Write to me at Forever39s@yahoo.com and I'll forward some pictures of the '39 convertible coupe. And hey! Merry Christmas to all. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeve-valve Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Merry Christmas to all! Here's a pic of my 39 Special Sport Coupe. Looking forward to John updating his title to '39 Buick Team Member! Edited December 24, 2012 by sleeve-valve (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hey, Earl! How about some pics for us??Earl has given his permission to post these for him. Warning though, move away from the keyboard as drooling is highly likely. ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) Two things Cap'n Danny and all my friends. Streamboards, hubcaps, trim rings, steering wheel all kept home, away from the upholsterer, so that explains the ugly no hubcaps look. And, the lighting betrays the darkness of the seat upholstery which is more dark red than the light color of the flourescent shop bulbs and flash. Thanks for posting Danny.To date since bringing the car back to Sebring, we've been working on some mechanical issues from being in the shop and not started for seven months, and there are a few "fit" issues to repair since all of that was first done with no upholstery or weatherstrip.Almost forgot: Merry Christmas to all! Edited December 25, 2012 by Dynaflash8 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I can only dream of an official meeting at the headquarters. Until then....what to order for myself for Christmas....hubcaps....floor pans....the possibilities are endless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Merry Christmas and I hope everyone is enjoying the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Billy, if you need any parts as you go along, I may soon be able to spare some. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 John, from what I can see, your dash looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) One for the team:- http://forums.aaca.org/f115/story-week-1939-buick-342845.html Test 4.88 gears Or slipping clutch for 1934 1935? The overdrive mod begins For a 1938 model 41 Rear End Gear Swap For 1938 46 Buick Special 1948 rear differential ratio Good explanation of drive shaft/torque tube change over 1937 Buick Rear End Swap Edited January 25, 2020 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Come on Jolly John, You haven't signed up yet !!Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCK55buick Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Very cool sign (post #7)! You should make them and sell them to team members!Anybody planning to bring their '39 to Indiana in July for the national meet? I hope to get my 90 there, would be nice to find a trailer for an easier trip! Drove it to Colo Springs and Iowa, but not to Danvers and Charlotte.Happy New Year eveybody! Edited January 14, 2013 by JCK55buick forgot detail (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vette58 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Is there a German chapter or should I open one? Best regards Uli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 There is now, Uli!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Time to change your title and officially be part of the team Uli !!! Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie63 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hey Dan, I was reading an old post of yours and you said you put slipper type conrods in your '39. Where did you get the rods, or did you have the old ones machined? I have a '39 special sedan. The old bloke I bought it from said the motor has never been touched. I pulled the sump off and took shims out of the bigends to get the correct clearance, but the shaft is a bit rough so I want to get it ground and put slipper bearings in when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 G'day Laurie.Always good to see another '39er pop his head up. You are eligible to become one of the highly coveted positions of being a " '39 Buick Team Member ".What part of the world are you in ??I had my original rods converted to take off the shelf bearings. The local engine reconditioners here in Sydney had some master bearings/dimensions list to choose from. They selected the bearings and modified the rods to suit. if I remember rightly (20+ years ago) the crank was ground 0.020" and the slippers were from a '60s slant six Chrysler.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJE Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I'm joining the '39 Buick Team. I don't know how much I can contribute, but since my car is all original except for paint and interior door panels I might be able to help verify the correctness of a certain part or finish. When I look at online photos of restored '39's I notice all the incorrect parts. You often see painted rather than wood grain dashes or the wrong steering wheel and such.I will enjoy getting to know you and your '39 Buicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Greetings BJE and welcome aboard. Glad to see you decided not to part with your coupe. Always nice to have another '39er in the mix.Danny(Come on Jolly John, sign up !! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 You don't have to contribute anything BJE! Just hang with us, look mean on virtual street corners, and scare the Post-War guys.CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 39Time Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Welcome aboard BJE, and nice little coupe you have there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJE Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Must be time for a team list update Allan. Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Must be time for a team list update Allan. DannyI added BJE to post 3 6 days ago. Do you know of any others ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest partytimebus Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 New 38 owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) I thought I had sent my request for membership but probably forgot. Please accept my request. I have a 1939 Century Sport Coupe..... photo attached. It shares garage space with a 1965 Corvair Corsa convertible, and a 1991 Reatta convertible. Edited October 30, 2013 by Barney Eaton (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 G'day Barney,You are more than qualified to be "'39 Buick Team Member".(I thought you had done so a while back)You can edit the text under your name to '39 Buick Team Member.Go to settings, Edit profile, Your details, Custom User Title.Replace Senior member with '39 Buick Team Member.It will then be displayed under you name in all your posts.Wear the title with pride and honour as you are now part of a world famous and highly elite group. :)Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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