'38 Special Bumpers

[Guest searle1965@gmail.com]

I'm trying to assemble a '38 Special that I didn't disassemble and am not sure what goes where.Could someone tell me which is the front and which is the rear bracket, and do they bend up or down comming from the car frame. A simple picture taken from directly above the front or rear bumper on a car would answer all my questions and I would be most great full.

[1937-44]

 My car is a 1937 but the brackets are I believe identical to a 38's. The 1st picture is rear left, 2nd is right front. The rear bracket does a slight upturn.

 

Carl

[Guest searle1965@gmail.com]

Well that was fast! It also answered all my questions.

 

  Thank you very much 1937-44. That was a big help.

 

       Tyler

[1937-44]

 Your welcome.

 

 When you get a chance you might want to check out some of the articles and tips here;http://www.1937and1938buicks.com/information_links/information_links.htm  A couple people are trying to keep 30 years of tips from the old 37-38 Club available for the benefit of others.

 

Carl

[Guest searle1965@gmail.com]

Thank you, Carl, I will check out that sight.

[LAS VEGAS DAVE]

Carl, I managed to acquire a giant collection collection of Torque Tube issues from the first one till 2004 or so. The internet is the easy way to obtain the important info that is in the issues.

Edited April 10, 2017 by LAS VEGAS DAVE (see edit history)

[1937-44]

 Great find. The internet might be the easier way and take up less space but to be honest I prefer hard copies not to mention there is no guarantee how long we can keep them on the internet.

 

Carl

[LAS VEGAS DAVE]

I also just like having the hard copies even though the internet is easier. The old torque tube mags are a constant reminder of how the 37 and 38 models were always deemed to be a sought after and desirable. I notice in the old days the majority really were more into the Century, and the Roadmaster, the Special seemed to gain popularity once the supply of the bigger engined cars became harder and harder to find. I like reading what the FOR SALE sections offered 25 years ago. Parts were available and some great cars were available all the time. Probably back then they seemed like a lot of money but today those prices are forever gone. There were also plenty of low mileage cars for sale. Makes for fun reading once in a while. I acquired Dave Tachney's hoard of his own Torque Tube issues from #1. 

[1937-44]

 Wow! I'm surprised Dave parted with them. Enjoy.