Looking for more info on my 36 Buick ??

[Zimm13]

I have a 1936 Buick from my grandfather that pass years back.  I just received car and looking on for more info on car to help with project.   Please and thank you.  

 

Here’s what I got ,

    Style no: 36-4419

    Body no: 55965

    Trim no: 246 

    Paint no: 432

motor in-line 8 cylinder  stamped with no: 1290710-1

 

frame no : 2958839

 

trying to get as much info as possible thank you 

[Mark Shaw]

This would be a good starting place...  http://www.buickclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bca_judging_manual.pdf

Or here...  http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/brochures/Buick/1936/index.htm

 

Another: http://www.oldcaradvertising.com/Buick/1936/dirindex.html

 

 

 

Edited September 18, 2018 by Mark Shaw (see edit history)

[Zimm13]

Thank you 

[sean1997]

Trim 246 = Taupe Mohair Fabric, available on models 41, 46, 46S, 46SR, 48, 61, 66S, 66SR, 68

Paint code 432 = solid Phantom Grey Metallic

frame no : 2958839
range for 1936 was 2,830,899 to 2,999,496

1290710-1 is a casting number, engine number should start with a 4 for Special (Series 40), see attached photo for location.