RiKi5156B Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Although I haven’t driven it yet I put a 3.6 out of a 50 special, third member and torque tube in my 40 special replacing a 4.4. Bolted directly in. I’ve got a 41 twin carb 248 in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball8man Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I would join your local Buick club chapter and/or contact them (www.buickclub.org) and see if any of their members have any of these years/models for sale. Usually, a hobbyist would like to see their car(s) get a good 'home' or a future restoration that they could not or did not do over the years of ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) What do you know, just by chance, I came across this very nice 38 for sale in my neck of the woods ... Other than being converted to 12 volts, looks like a very nice example... https://www.ebay.com/itm/323258142012?ul_noapp=true Edited May 16, 2018 by philipj (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Looks like a very nice car, but I would see if there is any flexibility in the price. I would also ask the seller if there are any issues with the vehicle and how much more needs to be done to finish the car. It is a great style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Maybe if you want an expensive Special, with weird seats, weird headliner, a strange non-original radiator, and a few other minor issues... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder, but McHinson is correct that the Special was an entry level car and the price seems high for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenz38 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 The Engine Color looks like a Frog.?..and yes the Radiator and Shroud looks like somebody is not interested to have a clean, original car. No Pics and Words about the condition of Underfloor and outside lower sheetmetal area.. I'm always would be very careful to by a Car without my magnet testing (Bondo) ,Roadtest ( Noises from all Components, Rear and front Axle,Bearings,Kingpins ,Synchros of the 2.and 3. Gear are Ok.? ).. No Leaks ?...especially the Brakes ?...many times i've seen new wheelcylinder on old bad Hoses... ,Pics under the Dash would be also interesting ( because of a dangerous ,hot wiring Salad ? ) ... For this less described Car, it was a lot Money... M2C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Yeah that's way too much for a Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Now that this has been carefully dissected, I can agree with all about the many imperfections and a high price... Still a very pretty car though!..:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) Here is another "interesting" Special for sale... Quite the color combination in and out... https://www.ebay.com/itm/123301553235?ul_noapp=true Edited August 10, 2018 by philipj (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Obviously the car started out black according to the data plate. There are a lot of "interesting" things about that car. I especially like the muffler patch. It would probably not take much to make it a nice "driver", but obviously a full restoration would be needed to make it anything more. I wish I had started out in the hobby with a car like that instead of the rusty Model A Ford that I started with back in 1996. I think the "disc" brakes mentioned in the listing is just an error by the writer. If it had a disc brake conversion by the same guy who patched the muffler, I would run away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickBob49 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) Paint color on the bottom of the engine looks to be for a 1940s Buick. Paint color on top of the engine looks correct. No info here on the engine. Was it swapped out? Maybe just the oil pan and flywheel cover were swapped out. Edited August 11, 2018 by BuickBob49 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatonfab Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Have a real garage find been stored 36 years got it running repairing brakes right now 1937 Roadmaster 4 door with dual side mounts. Black exterior gray interior NO RUST call me at 814 558 7052 $15000.00 thanks Rob Eaton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Eatonfab, Welcome to the AACA Discussion Forum. You might have better luck selling the car if you post a separate post with more description of the car and photos. I would also be willing to help you get it advertised on the 36-38 Buick Club website if you are intersted. You can check out the club website ad page at this link: http://www.3638buickclub.org/advertisements.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Now this one really catches my attention... Wonder who the coachbuilder was... https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/buick/90/2111682.html#&gid=1&pid=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Another gem, like the color if original... https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/buick/special/2138104.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Stunning RHD Series 90.... https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/buick/90/2144728.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 A very nice 37 at a reasonable price.... https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/buick/unspecified/2144501.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 And another rare body style below, done as a hearse... The hardest work seems to be done. https://www.ebay.com/itm/113242546739?ul_noapp=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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