o2zoom Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Recently purchased a 1932 Buick. Before I picked up the car I bought the 1932 Manual. When I got into the trunk of the car there was a manual. So if anyone needs a new unused reprint I have one. Think I paid $29 plus shipping. I can send it media mail. If I can get $22 I'd be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jørn Stampe Hansen Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Hi do you still have this in hand? would love it🙂 Jørn Stampe Hansen, Norway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2zoom Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Excuse my late reply. I do still have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jørn Stampe Hansen Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Thank`s for Your late reply 😊 I still want it and can pay Your 22$. I have PayPal Hers the adress: Jørn Stampe Hansen Liverødveien 239 N-3243 KODAL NORWAY Please send me the total to my email : stampesmia@gmail.com I found my Buick 56C Roadster Coupe in November last year when i visiting a customer for install a handrail i had made. and same year they had sold a 27`chevrolet. My car is in mint condition, it had beed restord in USA in the middel of the 80is. The Paint is falling of but there is no rust and it looks to be mechanicly in good shape. This modell is New to me and as far as i know it has only been made 349 this year. Do U have any Clue what the price would be in USA if i sold it? Jørn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Engle Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Nice looking car! It is a 50 series which are not as desirable as the the larger series. Convertable's and dual side mount cars bring more than closed cars. It's hard to judge a car by one photo. Based on your comment on the paint and the condition of the firewall data plate, I would call the car a driver quality which is midrange in the the quality price scale. For the best price, the car would need to be complete and in original paint color and original interior material. So many of these cars are missing many pieces such as engine sidepans, heat shield over the air cleaner, wizard control parts missing, etc. There were no Yellow factory painted Buicks in 1932. The cowl lamps are not correct for 1932. The condition and correctness of the convertable top is important in determining the market value of the car. Many of these cars have cracked exhaust manifolds and cracked heat risers; expensive parts to replace. Being optimistic, I would put the price range in the $10,000 to $15,000 range. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2zoom Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Jom I will have to see if i can find out how much it will cost to send the manual to Norway. Here in the US the postal service has a special rate for books. It cost less that regular postage rates. I'll see what I can find out about sending something like this to Norway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jørn Stampe Hansen Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 23 hours ago, Robert Engle said: Nice looking car! It is a 50 series which are not as desirable as the the larger series. Convertable's and dual side mount cars bring more than closed cars. It's hard to judge a car by one photo. Based on your comment on the paint and the condition of the firewall data plate, I would call the car a driver quality which is midrange in the the quality price scale. For the best price, the car would need to be complete and in original paint color and original interior material. So many of these cars are missing many pieces such as engine sidepans, heat shield over the air cleaner, wizard control parts missing, etc. There were no Yellow factory painted Buicks in 1932. The cowl lamps are not correct for 1932. The condition and correctness of the convertable top is important in determining the market value of the car. Many of these cars have cracked exhaust manifolds and cracked heat risers; expensive parts to replace. Being optimistic, I would put the price range in the $10,000 to $15,000 range. 23 hours ago, Jørn Stampe Hansen said: Thanks for Your reply. I have`nt pick the car up yet becouse it`s vinter time her in Norway. I have some Picture that i can share. I have only detail pic taken in a small dark garage. i will be pleased if u could coment if this is how it should be or if it`s not orgilnale parts. Jørn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jørn Stampe Hansen Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Thanks allot, looking forward to recive this book so i can exspand my knowledge about this car. whould be wery Nice of you if could send the book as a gift then i do not pay any tax in Norway for the amount. The brakes on the 32 Buick is it Hydraulic or has it brake bar. I ask the owner but he has Alzimer so he was not shure but thiked it was hydraulic? Can u please tell me. i know that Chevrolet got hydraulic brakes in 36` My first Car was a 1935 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe 4D sedan With split window and i was 18 years old, this was in 1982. I payd 1500$ and picked it up middel in the Winter and it was lots of snow and there was plenty ice on the road. The breakes was terrible and the tire was old and hard. It was a Nice car, would love to have it now. Later same year i by a 54 Chevy 2D sedan, sold this car when i married and buyed a appartement. Regret that later:) Have a lovely weekend. God bless you Jørn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jørn Stampe Hansen Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I`m not shure if you like bikes but this is one of mine Honda Goldwing GL1200 LTD only made 5273 of this bike. Has 43000 miles on, this bike cost almost the dobble if an ordernarry Goldwing this year. and it was loaded With ekstra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2zoom Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 Nice looking bike. I usually just stick with four wheels. Besides my 1932 Buick I have a 1963 Corvette Roadster. I'll forward a picture tomorrow, can't seem to find one in my picture files. I checked with UPS and Fedex, absolutely ridiculous price to send the manual , they wanted over $100. The United States Postal Service looks to be $24.50, that's still pretty pricey. I got that price from their web site. They are closed until Monday so won't be able to talk to a live person to confirm the $24.50 price. Hard to believe it costs that much to ship. You may be more familiar with shipping costs living in Norway. Just let me know what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Engle Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 The brakes on a 1932 Buick would have been mechanical brakes. They work well when in good condition and adjusted properly. A conversion to hydraulic would decrease the value to most who would want an authentic vehicle. All the parts that I can see on your additional photos all look correct. The tail light badge bar does show corrosion. In 1932 open cars had leather interiors, so the black panels and seats look correct. Bob Engle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jørn Stampe Hansen Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Thanks allott Bob Engle for helping once again. I want to have the car in orginal condition. so the brakes should stay mechanicly. Been looking at ebay after parts, found some but they was very expenciv. So to get this car up some Levels will cost allott. Do you know if some off the parts are intercangebel With other cars? Hers some more pic. the first is from the front window and showing the profiled list that is cracked list is it hard to find. Jørn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2zoom Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) Jorn, As I had mentioned I don't know or do much about motorcycles. When not driving or working on the Buick I take a break in this. Edited February 2, 2020 by o2zoom Left out a word "Buick" (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Engle Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I've been learning about 1932 Buicks, especially the 50 series, for over 30 years. I like to share what I've learned with other 32 Buick owners. For anyone that has old cars, there are always two concerns that must be addressed. The first is correctness. It can sometimes be a challenge to know what is correct. These old cars have changed hands so many times and it's hard to know what was correct and original. The second issue is condition. there are no right or wrong ways to go with these to issues. It's the owners choice as to what he wants do or change to suit his desires. I have cars of all different correctness and condition. My 1917 Buick is for the most part an original survivor. I have no plans to restore it or redo the non original changes that have been done in the past. My 1929 model A Ford is an older restored car. My 1932 Buick is what I call my "forever car" I've been working on it for 30 years. My goal is to get as close to original as possible, doing most of the work myself. I want to be driving it when it's 100 years old. my 1960 Buick is 80% restored with no plans to complete the other 20 % . I't a great car to drive. my 1970 Buick is just a driver and it's overall condition is too poor to think of restoring. and Finally my 1987 Buick GN is all original, with documentation and the AACA senior award. It's a great car to drive and gets ignored by most of the public, but the few that know the car Love iit. When I respond to people on the forum about their 1932 Buicks, I always worry that when I point out incorrect items and the condition of their car that they may be put off by my comments. This is never my intention. I only want to help them be informed about their car. With respect to your car, be very wary of internet parts. Many people do not know what is correct for 1932 Buicks. they just want to get $$$. This forum and the BCA members are your best source of parts and info. Let us know what you are looking for and we will try to help you. Some mechanical parts will interchange with late year 1931 50 series cars and also 1933 series 50 cars. Very little will interchange with the other series of Buicks and almost nothing will interchange with other GM cars. Also because 1932 was a very low production year for Buick, there are less cars out there for donor parts. For 20 years, I bought just about every used part I could find for 32 50 series cars. No that my car is approaching completion, My list of needed parts is very small. I've been providing parts for other 32 cars and my stockpile of usable parts is diminishing. On your brake system, it is important that you have woven lining brake shoes. Modern brake material will not provide good stopping with the mechanical systems. I would love to see photos of your engine bay. I have seen a number of cars with the wrong engines and parts under the hood. Your interior looks in good condition. keep in touch. Feel free to send a private message if you want. Bob Engle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2zoom Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 Jorn, I can personally attest to Bob’s willingness to assist with both knowledge and parts. The only reason my 32 Series 50 is up and running is because of Bob’s generosity with guidance as well as some critical spare parts. I’m in the final stages of fine tuning various repairs but can drive the car while finishing things up. Without his help I’d be no where close to where I am now. Pictures during recent road test. Mine is just a driver quality with some non original modifications. I have kept any parts that I removed so that any substituent owner can keep the car as is or go back to what ever level of originality they desire. To me it's all about enjoyment and dependability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steves Buick Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 In response to Bob Engels message, I want to say thank you Bob for your contribution to this forum, Ive been restoring my 32 96s now for 3 yrs and I read all of your post. Some young smart computer savy kid should publish all the wisdom put out on this forum from guys like you. Bob Id enjoy it if critiqued my car, always striving for authenticity. Please keep it up, nobody takes offense to your comments. Cheers, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jørn Stampe Hansen Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Hi this books is from the owner got Pics of it today. so i`m sorry to say i do not need Your book. Do you have a spare cover. the cover that is covering the sparkpluggs? that is missing. Jørn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Mike Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 If the book is not already spoken for I will take it. Shipping to Mobile Al 36619 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2zoom Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Yes it's still available. Jorn in Norway discovered the previous owner of his newly acquired 32 had a spec book. Will check on cost to mail to Mobile and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2zoom Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Cost to send Priority Mail flat rate is: Priority Mail 2-Day™ Flat Rate Envelope $7.75 so $29.75 to your door. If this is good just PM me with your address and a way to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jørn Stampe Hansen Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 i am so happy that this book was sold i was so embarrassed when i faud out that the same book was delivered With the car. I will be i tuch. Best Jørn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Mike Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Got the reprint in great condition. I have the original book but did not want to trash it. Greasy hands etc. This one I can use with less worries. Pages are 2-3 times thicker paper than the copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2zoom Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Mike, Glad you're pleased. Nice to have an original. I have an original Reference Book, you're right about the page thickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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