NC-car-guy Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 So I just got a lead on a 1915 buick with a clear title. Kept inside, the body is rumored to be in great shape. The engine is only partially there. I've contacted the heir to the estate. He's going to let me see it and gather photos. He said he wants 4500 for it. It's not a car for me, but I wanted to ask if there are particular things to look for/ get photos of so I can report back? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Find out:what series eg. C-25, C-37, C-55Body style : Roadster, Touring, etcRead or photograph the oval tag on the front left frame railPics of the engine, etc these will be helpful in identifying the car, the model, etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Excellent advice as I know nothing of cars this early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 You mean offer that service to the estate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I don't know anything about Buicks of that era either, but I have always had an interest in 1915 and earlier cars. I look forward to more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 The condition of the wood in the body is very important. If it is soft or rotted, the door hinges will be loose and doors will not line up well with the body when you close them. It will take a very skilled carpenter to replace any rotted wood pieces, because most of them interconnect with the other pieces, and you have to carefully pry away the sheet metal and/or upholstery to get to most of the wood, which is almost everywhere in cars of this age. The condition of the wood tells you whether or not the car is a good buy at this price. The other two most expensive things to look for and replace are the radiator and the wood spoke wheels. If all of these are good, then the car is a very good buy. Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Leonard, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Looking forward to photos since I have offered on several 1915s. A C-36 and a C-37 and a 1914 B-37. Marty had an outstanding B-37 which he offered me at a fair value price. But was more than I could afford. But I am still looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I am familiar with the C25 and C36 Buicks. In fact, I know of a spare engine here in the Northwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Unfortunately with the pending "hurricane" stuff going on here in the mid atlantic, I am not quite sure I'll get to photos this week. But I will definitely post them as soon as I take them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Looking forward to your update with photos and detail Thank you, Matthew, for this info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Ok, finally back on task for this one. The body is VERY solid, saw with my own eyes. Both the wood and metal are in good shape. It is a c37 touring car. The top is gone, but the 5 bows are there and in good shape. There are 4 solid wood spoked wheels and a spare. The spare is NOS but probably too dry rotted to use. There are two partial motors (4cyl), both have the crank portion one has the cylinders and head. The windshield is broken, interior is gone, and the rear fenders/ radiator shroud are missing. It does indeed have a clear, NC title. He has related that $4k is his bottom dollar. Unfortunately I'm having a hard time with photos, the building was built around the car with very little room to move and has no electricity or windows. I will try to convince him to let me bring some lighting and get photos if anyone is seriously interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Still interested in seeing the photos if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Any word on the 1915 C-37 as of yet?3 weeks ago I went to drive a 1913-31 as the craigslist poster said that the car ran and drove (also said that it was a 1913-25). They wanted about double for what I would consider reasonable as to the degraded (not running) condition. A 1955 restoration that has sat in an unheated metal machinery shed for over 15 years. The car has probably not been on the road since before 2000. When I arrived the owner admitted that the car has not been started in over 4 years. (The lower radiator hose was disconnected) Even though when I called the day before we agreed that I would be coming to hear the car run and to drive it. (" But it always starts with 2 or 3 pulls of the crank") This is the same story ... different day for me. Every panel had cracked and peeling paint as well as all the rust pits on the fenders resurfaced. The clutch pedal was in the depressed position and would not return as if the main pressure spring was broken. I don't mind considering a project car for a project price. But when some are asking #1 condition prices for an obvious #4-5 car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hey all, unfortunately between the job and family health issues, I've not had the time to even try to work on arranging to bring lighting, etc to the building. I can give you the man's contact info in a PM as I don't want to post it in an open forum where bots/ scams cab pick up on it. He's not advertising anywhere except word of mouth, so he's in no hurry to sell it would seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd75 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 is this the one up around oxford that is in a building that is collapsing. its blue in color . guy has a few old buicks like a 58 in the back yard and a 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 This is in Durham. And the guy had two 55s that I bought but no other Buicks. Lots of model T stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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