Guest ErnestTCrawdaddy Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hello,Can anyone out there help me ID this buick using these frame rail tag numbers? The tag was located on the front right frame rail facing outwards. Thank you. ( It is also for sale) I just have the chassis. Maybe a cowl.Thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 The number - and the car's appearance and the fact that it has a straight eight engine make it a 1931 car. Measure the wheelbase to identify the series. Series 50 - 114", Series 60 - 118", Series 80 - 124", Series 90 - 132". If that is all there is of it it looks to be a good candidate for a speedster project. If the tyres are 5.25 x 18 then it is likely a Series 50. The bigger series cars used 19s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Just had a look at some of the pics and I see 5.25/5.50 x 18 on one of the tyres so it is a series 50. The engine is 220 cid and makes 77hp at 3200 rpm, though I guess it could be persuaded to make a bit more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Engle Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Definitely a 31 50 series. The 50 series engines did not have the water tubes on top of the head like the larger series have. Starter is on the drive side and the fuel pump; on the passenger side, features unique to 50 series.Bob Engle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzac Buick64 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 The book Standard Catalog of Buick 1903- 2000 Edited by Kowalke (1999) lists the ID data for 1931 as follows. Serial numbers on right side of frame behind front fender openings Starting 2460544 ending 2602731. Engine numbers on the crankcase starting 2624638 ending 2751921. Total model year production 138,965 cars. 1931 was the first year with the Buick straight 8. Hope this helps.CheersAndrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ErnestTCrawdaddy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thank you Very much. You were a big help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ErnestTCrawdaddy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thank you Bob, nzcarnerd, and Anzac.I Greatly appreciate it.Now who wants to buy it? HaHa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Posting a location may help you to get a buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ErnestTCrawdaddy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 This car is in Cleveland, ohio. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'll keep an eye on the Buy?Sell section for the ad.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks to the Forum and a quick head's up call from Dwight, Ernie, the owner, and I shook hands on the deal over the phone and closed the deal. I will make arrangements with my nephew this afternoon for a pick up soon. It is only 250 miles away.I will be scouting for fenders and a body.Members of the Northwestern Ohio Chapter should have some knowledge of the car before it was diis-assembled. I would appreciate any memories.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 "It is ONLY 250 miles away" I like the thinking !!!! :) Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I could smell that speedster fever. Congrats Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I like the speedster look of the earlier cars like Dwights. They have a lower radiator and it blends with the abbreviated body better. Last year there was a yellow later model speedster style a guy was pedaling on Ebay. It looked like farm equipment.This chassis is quite clean and complete. I think the mechanical s will be straight forward to refurbish. I already have feelers out for an original replacement body. We can fabricate a tourer body of the Invicta/Railton stile with Buick fenders. The speedster I'd like would be finding an abandoned Auburn replica project. We'll see; the Park Ave may martyr itself for funding. Its the only one with a deviant engine position.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Nice Score Bernie. Hopefully it will be mechanically sound. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb5 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hello Bernie,Would you be interested in selling the wheels? I am driving a Series 50 with no spare now....let me know. Heck, would you sell the chassis like it is??? I am interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ErnestTCrawdaddy Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hello Bernie,Would you be interested in selling the wheels? I am driving a Series 50 with no spare now....let me know. Heck, would you sell the chassis like it is??? I am interested.Barry,I will not be parting out the chassis but selling it as a whole.There is an ad in the classified section of this forum and Cleveland, Ohio craigslist.Thanks,Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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