49 Roadmaster sedanette on Ebay

[billbuickgs 261]

Not sure how to list on here but what a nice body

except for roof damage .

I could see a 52 320 cu in with a 4 barrel or a 41 intake with  2  2 barrels

Also a nice 455 under the hood !

Bill

[retirednow 142]

saw that one too  https://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-Buick-Other/333055486149?hash=item4d8ba768c5:g:mlgAAOSwQqNcWQSF:rk:1:pf:1&vxp=mtr&frcectupt=true

[wndsofchng06 2,187]

Ad text:

1949 Buick Roadmaster. No title. Sold as is where is . Mileage not verified. Buyer must arrange shipping or transport. No drivetrain.

[60FlatTop 3,805]

I saved a couple pictures of it to my "sunk in" folder. What would it take to drag the car a few feet before taking the picture.

 

Most of the sunk in folder is Craigslist stuff. And I had to decide on a focus for that. The pictures taken in the dark, the cars with trash or engine parts on the seat would have just been too much.

 

I also limit my search to cars over $500. I quit looking at anything listed for $1, $10, $20, or any multiple of ten fraction. Those sellers are too witty for me.

 

The Roadmaster is listed on Ebay, reserve not met. I have a good idea how that story ends. Ebay used to list completed, unsold sales in red. They quit doing that. The pages looked like they were hemorrhaging.

 

Fun to look at.

[DualQuadDave 53]

I liked it enough to message seller. Usual "I'm not tellin" reserve bs. Blah blah blah. Guess it's not sellin...

[Pete Phillips 1,297]

Got it! Guess I'll be headed to Tomball, Texas soon with my trailer. Will decide whether to restore it or part it out once I have crawled all over it. Anyone have a lead on that missing back glass? My guess is that will be the toughest part to find.

Anyone have a lead on a 1948 or newer 320 engine that's not too far from N. Texas????

Pete Phillips, BCA #7338

[lancemb 609]

4 minutes ago, Pete Phillips said:

Got it! Guess I'll be headed to Tomball, Texas soon with my trailer. Will decide whether to restore it or part it out once I have crawled all over it. Anyone have a lead on that missing back glass? My guess is that will be the toughest part to find.

Anyone have a lead on a 1948 or newer 320 engine that's not too far from N. Texas????

Pete Phillips, BCA #7338

Awesome!  If body is as good as looks, I couldn't bring myself to part it out.  Congrats!  Can't wait to hear what your feedback is on it.

[SBRMD 35]

Congrats Pete!

 

[Dan O 13]

14 hours ago, Pete Phillips said:

Got it! Guess I'll be headed to Tomball, Texas soon with my trailer. Will decide whether to restore it or part it out once I have crawled all over it. Anyone have a lead on that missing back glass? My guess is that will be the toughest part to find.

Anyone have a lead on a 1948 or newer 320 engine that's not too far from N. Texas????

Pete Phillips, BCA #7338

Congratulations!  Not sure if you has anyone look at it but there is a transmission in the trunk, rubber coated gas tank and repainted (rebuilt) radiator in the engine compartment.  Floor boards seem solid from eye-balling them. 

 

I need a trunk lid and right rear fender for my 76S if you decide to part it out.  Rear glass is on eBay occasionally.  I know the windshield glass is available.  No line on an engine.

[Buicknutty 1,336]

 Great to hear, Pete!

[Pete Phillips 1,297]

Dan O, thanks for that information--was not aware of the extra goodies you mentioned. Makes it more worthwhile to restore rather than part out.

Pete

[Buickborn 38]

Pete -- they show an available '49 sedanet replacement rear window at (obviously misnamed) classicflatglass.com in Placerville CA.  I found this gent very knowledgeable and helpful with the glass I needed for a '35 40 coupe I was resurrecting a few years ago.

[DualQuadDave 53]

Congrats!  Looks like a nice car. If you get it and change your mind, hit me up.  I still like it for a project myself.