Christian Cid Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Can somebody help me identify this Buick? It is supposed to be a 42 Super 40 B, but there is no chasis number Tag and the factory plate is broken. The only thing readable in the part of the plate left is: Body 5066 TRIM Nº 50 OKR PAINT Nº 28 The car is in very bad shape, but the engine and chasis looks very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I see you're getting no response so far. Do you have any other photos? They would be a great help in identifying the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 What is the wheelbase measurement? 118" series 40A Special, 121" series 40B Special. Single carburetor? If 40B, i think it may be a 46S Family Sedanette, production 11,856 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Carr Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) This link to a previous discussion may help you out: Edited September 15, 2020 by Roadmaster71 link missing (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Cid Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 It has 121" wheelbase, single carburator, so it should be a 40 B. There is no way to know the original engine number an "VIN" with the Body 5066 data? There is no number on the block so I think it is a replacement block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I think i`m seeing side mount bosses on your block, behind the oil filter, and just in front of the exhaust header pipe. 1948 was first year for side mounts. If it has side mounts your engine is a `48 or `49. Most pre war cars were registered by the engine number(on the title)not the frame number. Your frame number tag should be behind the right front tire, on the side of the frame.The engine number is also stamped behind the water pump, which has to be removed to see the numbers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Cid Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Thanks, I will look where you suggest. It is possible the block is a later replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) Can you confirm the side mount bosses? Probably a complete `48 or`49 engine replacement with the `42 front mount plate. The blue paint might also suggest 1949. 1948 engine still had babbitt rods, 1949 is first year for rods with inserts. Edited September 15, 2020 by pont35cpe (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Cid Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 The side Mount should be like the one in the drawing? Tomorrow I will look in detail, but I think not side mounts on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) Look behind the oil filter, is there a square boss with threaded holes at each corner? Boss on the drivers side protrudes off the side of the block with the same square boss. The picture you posted(circle) is showing the mount bolted to the boss i`m referring to. Edited September 15, 2020 by pont35cpe (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Cid Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 19 hours ago, pont35cpe said: Look behind the oil filter, is there a square boss with threaded holes at each corner? Boss on the drivers side protrudes off the side of the block with the same square boss. The picture you posted(circle) is showing the mount bolted to the boss i`m referring to. You are right @pont35cpe, this is a replacement engine, maybe that´s why it has no numbers stamped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Have you checked the title? I mentioned earlier pre-war cars had the engine number on the title. I`m going to send you a PM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Cid Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 The title shows engine number BE-124050. It is a number that have no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) A pain in the butt to pull but you will find the engine number, minus the series identifier, under the water pump. Your driver side picture does show a 1948 or 1949. Water pump outlet changed in 1950. Ben Edited September 16, 2020 by Ben Bruce aka First Born (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2carb40 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Christian Cid said: The title shows engine number BE-124050. It is a number that have no sense. That number prefix is possibly an "RE" not BE. Buick started an engine replacement program since rationing made cars very hard to obtain. The "RE" designation was stamped in the block by the starter on my RE engine. The pad was left blank so the original engine number could be stamped to retain connection to title as many states used engine # to register vehicle. Ive seen many where # was not restamped leaving subsequent owners stumped about strange numbers on paper. Clean and inspect carefully and you may find the RE # on the block. If it was registered with the engine # originally and that # is still on your paperwork, you could get a number stamping kit and do what was legal and needed back in the day, which is to stamp the number on the blank engine pad. Compare that wth trying to work thru it with the DMV and for me its a no brainer! Good luck! PS Buick literature gives the starting engine serial # for each year. Comparing the # on your paperwork will help confirm if its an engine number or "vin" number from the frame or cowl tag. Edited September 16, 2020 by 2carb40 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Cid Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 Great information @2carb40, I will check with that information. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 It is a later model engine (sidemounted bosses) in a 1942 Series 41 or 41SE sedan. The SE was a more deluxe 4-dr sedan with a better interior. The SE stands for "Super Equipped". The car is super rough, so good luck. I know of another one that is just as bad in a small junkyard in Warsaw, Virginia. I have the name and number for the owner, but the car has no title. I know, because I gave it to him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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