91vert Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 hmmca. To see the truck for sale click on the link that Robberbach has provided.. Cal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmca Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Thanks, I was hoping it was the one on top of page 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, hmmca said: Thanks, I was hoping it was the one on top of page 12 Not a chance. My son has already claimed it and if he changes his mind his sister has second dibs. I know the offspring are discussion who gets what as I have started working on our 1918 E-4 Buick truck. My daughter and her significant other are planning on touring with us with that truck. My son likes to say that we have the largest collection of Buick trucks in the world......2. Edited December 11, 2016 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) Something from the other side of the world. I don't think I have posted this one before. It is a scan of the cover of one of a series of picture books of early life in New Zealand. I can only assume the photo is the right way around and the Buick was left hand drive. Edited December 11, 2016 by nzcarnerd (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) The picture looks right. I would say that it is a 1916 D-4 truck chassis because it does not have a crank. '16 was the first year of electric start for Buick Trucks. I believe that there were a few also built in '15 with electric start. I think the change over occurred as Buick ran out of '14 engines without electric start that were put in the trucks. I would say that the body was built locally for passenger shuttling as I have never seen a windshield like that one on any Buick literature. Also the drivers seat does not look correct for a factory body. The side lights are missing but the brackets are there on the dash board for them. Edited December 11, 2016 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbach Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 On 12/11/2016 at 2:11 AM, Larry Schramm said: My son likes to say that we have the largest collection of Buick trucks in the world......2. He is probably right. If I had only not listened to my wife, you would probably be just another guy with 1 Buick truck, lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Agree with Larry Schramm on1916. I studied the books he has on the 1915 C-4 truck. The truck ignition system had no starter per pages in the parts book. Had to be had cranked by hand. I guess they figured truckers had to be tough in the old days. At some point I do think they did start putting starters on the trucks because the public demanded it. And why make two different units for the C-36, C-37,and the C-4 Truck when the starter unit would work on either. Dandy Dave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) In addition to NZ post 284 below are images of another WW1 Buick in Canterbury, New Zealand. [The photo's are not that good] The sign says was sent to UK in 1916, fitted with a body, then to France and then to Christchurch, New Zealand after the war. There is a military base south of Christchurch. Edited December 16, 2016 by 1939_Buick resized images (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbach Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The Buick chassis for trucks where exported in 1915 and 1916, probably for the war effort. From the book "The Buick, A Complete History". Buick truck production was listed as follows. 1915 Model C-4-Truck 645 Model C-4X-Truck 748 1916 Model D-4-Truck 1,152 Model D-4X-Truck 1,347 X stands for export Many of the Trucks where used as ambulances, hearse, and fire trucks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Most of the export trucks went to Europe for the war effort. The Buick chassis was the chassis of choice for the British Red Cross. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) Very similar bodies as the one in NZ, which lends additional credibility to the story of that truck. On a related note, I received my copy of the Accelerator, the magazine of the McLaughlin-Buick Club of Canada, today. In it is a brief article on the 1914 McLaughlin truck in the collection of the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa, ON. I should have photos on the computer from our trip there in 2008. http://www.canadianautomotivemuseum.com Edited January 5, 2017 by Thriller (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I believe that there is a 1918 E-4 McLaughlin/Buick truck at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. I had talked to the curator there on a truck a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) It's been a number of years since I've been to the Reynolds museum...time to think about getting back there...maybe set myself up for their restoration workshops next year. Edited January 6, 2017 by Thriller Typo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Looks like that 1916 Truck has a 1914 styled Radiator. I have read that they did use up some older parts on X vehicles so it is a possibility. Photo of the ambulance line up shows the 1915 Style radiators. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 On 1/4/2017 at 6:27 PM, Thriller said: It's been a number of years since I've been to the Reynolds museum...time to think about getting back there...maybe set myself up for their restoration workshops next year. I want to go too... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 19 hours ago, Mark Shaw said: I want to go too... I will have to remember to keep any eye out for when they post dates for next year...perhaps we could cut costs by sharing a room. That could be a blast as well as learning something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Sounds like a good workshop. Here are the dates for 2017. 5-Day Option Vehicle Restoration Process $775.95 Monday, February 13, 2017 Mechanical Inspection and Assessment Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Metal Finish Repair on Automobile Bodies Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Surface Preparation, Paints and Finishes Thursday, February 16, 2017 Vehicle Interiors, Trim and Exterior Detailing Friday, February 17, 2017 3-Day Option Metal Finish Repair on Automobile Bodies $496.95 Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Surface Preparation, Paints and Finishes Thursday, February 9, 2017 Vehicle Interiors, Trim and Exterior Detailing Friday, February 10, 2017 Individual workshops can be booked at $189.95. Please contact Booking Coordinator for availability Here is the registration form. file:///C:/Users/Larry/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/IE/TBJ8N65Y/RM_2016_VehicleRestorationWorkshop.pdf Please complete this registration form and return to: Reynolds-Alberta Museum, PO Box 6360, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2G1 Fax: 780-361-1239 For further information, please call 780-312-2071 or 1-800-661-4726 Email: booking.reynolds@gov.ab.ca Website: www.ReynoldsAlbertaMuseum.com Edited January 8, 2017 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks for copying that Larry. With trips to New Orleans in March, Italy in April, and Wisconsin in July, this year doesn't make sense for me. Registration for this year's courses opened last April so I will be setting myself a reminder for that timeframe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 On 8/31/2009 at 11:45 AM, leon bee said: Here's mine. Had her since 1974. TTT 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) On 1/7/2017 at 4:19 PM, Mark Shaw said: I want to go too... Back in January, I said I wanted to go to the Reynolds Museum. So this week (August 9th) I will be going with the HCCA Northern Gaslights Tour. I will start a separate post with photos next week, so stay tuned.... Edited August 13, 2017 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Enjoy! It's a neat facility. I've been there a couple times but can't say I've seen it all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 A few more Buick trucks/pick ups in this thread http://forums.aaca.org/topic/306245-no-its-not-a-chevy-el-camino-its-a-buick/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Here is an early one, a 1915 that showed up to a show at Dillsburg PA last summer. The owner did confirm that it was a truck chassis. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, dibarlaw said: Here is an early one, a 1915 that showed up to a show at Dillsburg PA last summer. The owner did confirm that it was a truck chassis. I would need to look at the vin# to confirm. Does it have the truck step behind the front fender? Edited March 14, 2018 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbach Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 The Mel Boonstra truck is listed at Hemmings and the HCAA site. The World's Largest Collector Car Marketplace Free Trial Issue | Log In | Register Category GO Buy & Sell Publications Stories Events Shop Customer Service Place Ad Subscribe Home Classifieds Vehicles for Sale Buick Ad #2114521 1916 Buick 1916 Buick D4 Express Truck SHARE Ship this vehicle to your door Zip Code Get Instant Quote Powered by DIY Transport Inc. Insurance cost calculator Get new listings like this via email Email Sign Up Receive an alert whenever a Buick is added to our classifieds. Location: Zeeland, Michigan, 49464Transmission: AutoCondition: ExcellentExterior: RedInterior: BlackSeller’s Description: 1916 BUICK D4 EXPRESS TRUCK This vehicle is so rare it's probably the only one you'll ever see. The only other one we have ever heard rumor of is said to exist somewhere in the Western US. The truck is 99% original except for its paint. No metal rust, no wood rot - ever. It has never been "restored". It is mechanically excellent, and cosmetically very good. Its entire 102 year history is known, and documents of proof accompany the vehicle. Little has been done in all these years to alter the originality of this survivor. Even some "original 1916 dirt" is still on the frame. This Buick D4 truck was bought new by Schmeuser Buick in Hammond, Indiana in 1916 and it was put to work for several years in their service and parts department. It was probably retired to the back of their shop around 1930, where it remained until 1951 when it was facelifted to be rolled through the Hammond Centennial parade. It was finally purchased from Schmeuser Buick by its first private owner in Zeeland, Michigan sometime around 1965. We have had a custom replica bracket cast for remounting the spare tire on the left side as you see in the factory photo. It is ready to go and just needs to be installed. The engine was freshened internally about 6 years ago or so, and the truck was put in storage about 3 years ago while running just fine. It's never been restored - just overcoated with paint in 1951. The engine was professionally dismantled and rebuilt and it runs like a clock. The lights need some work to be made operational again, but otherwise everything about the truck functions well. This rare Buick D4 Express Truck will not disappoint. The vehicle may be seen by appointment prior to purchase in Zeeland, Michigan. Please contact to arrange a viewing, make an offer, or to request any additional information. Price: $29,900 obo See more: Buick listings (661) Buick Parts listings (21) $29,900 obo Contact Seller Sponsored: Purchase for only $404 / mo. Learn More Location: Zeeland, Michigan, 49464 Seller: Private Seller Add to Favorites 17 Watching Buyers’ Resources Financing: Apply Here Transport: Click for Quote Hydraulics: Convertible Tops Tires & Wheels: Find your size here! Pre-Inspection : Order Now Specialists Kanter Auto Products Click Here For Fast Friendly,Instant Relief More Buying tipsCommon scams Research Pricing Data Related Cars 1972 Buick Riviera - $14,000 1956 Buick Special - $14,900 1965 Buick Electra 225 - $3,950 1951 Buick Roadmaster - $18,900 Related Stories Cars of Futures Past - 1938 Buick Y-Job 32 Best Cars to Restore Muscle on a Budget Connect with Us Our Apps Get Hemmings Daily Email Sign Up ©2018 American City Business Journals. All Rights ReservedUse of this Site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 5/25/18) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/25/18). Ad Choices. Your California Privacy RightsThe material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of American City Business Journals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Yeah...I wish I could justify the dollars right now. An unexpected Reatta purchase and new furnace/AC/hot water tank for the house have put a hold on additional toys. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Some Buick truck pics iv taken over the years at Buick shows 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 1910 Buick truck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 seen this in Michigan Gilmore Museum 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) The Moxie vehicle is a converted car. Cute vehicle though. The white delivery truck in a couple of posts previous is from the GM Heritage Collection. It is a 1918 Model E-4. I think the picture was taken at the GM Vehicle Engineering Center in Warren. Edited September 18, 2018 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbach Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Sold at Hershey auction. https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf18/hershey/lots/r0081-1916-buick-d-4-express-truck/710516 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) I’d have loved to have had that, but it’s a bit rich for my blood at present. Let’s hope it stays where it is at least occasionally seen. Edited October 15, 2018 by Thriller (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Glad to hear that Mel's 1916 truck found a home. It's been for sale for two years, since he passed away just a few days shy of his 100th birthday. I saw it sitting under a plastic cover in the rain at the auction in Hershey last week, but this is the only photo I could get... Pete Phillips 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf18/hershey/lots/r0081-1916-buick-d-4-express-truck/710516 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 If I could have him download it, my son took video of the auction staff trying to start the truck. Spitting much gas from the carb. There was apparently an electric pump in line. Mel's truck was the last lot on Thursday. When they came to get the vehicle they had to drain the many gallons of water collected in the plastic. The bed was like a portable swimming pool. It was quite a sight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) I don't believe the truck had an electric fuel pump. It has a Stewart-Warner fuel vacuum tank and I would guess that the crew did not know how to start the truck and just flooded it. Every time I saw the truck, it always ran fine. When I saw the truck with the owner the day before the auction, he started it up without any problems. Edited October 23, 2018 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91vert Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Not sure if this is a Buick truck or it just worked for a Buick Dealership ? Maybe Larry would know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I’m guessing it was in another thread, but there was a Buick truck at a museum in OK or KS that would sort of be on our route to next year’s national meet. Does anyone else remember that or is it just proof of my decaying gray matter? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 On 10/27/2018 at 2:15 PM, 91vert said: Not sure if this is a Buick truck or it just worked for a Buick Dealership ? Maybe Larry would know. Not a Buick truck. Just a service truck for a Buick dealer. I think a GMC truck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 1919 GMC truck. From a Vander Brink auction web site. http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/lot-item/45l/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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