1951-52 Differences — Newbie question

[50ChevyFrank]

I have posted on these forums a few times.  I like 1953 Buicks!  And I like Chevy A-D Pickups!... But,

I don’t know... what I don’t know.  And one of those things I don’t know are the differences between 51’s and 52’s. At first glance they look nearly identical to a novice like me.  Is there a guide or summary of the changes?  Thanks. 

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

The Buicks or Pickups. ?    If the Buicks, which series?

 

  Ben

[50ChevyFrank]

Thanks.  1953 Special.  The last of the Straight 8’s.  My family had one when I was a boy.  With a Dynaflow.  

 

1947 - 55 Advance-Design trucks.  I’ve owned 3 of them in the past.

 

As far as 51 and 52 Buicks; what features, trim, lights, etc are different?  Particularly on Specials.  Thanks. 

 

 

Edited November 18, 2020 by 50ChevyFrank (see edit history)

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

The easiest, most known way, is the chrome "fin" on the back fender top of the 1952.  I believe the  trunk   " Buick Eight/ Dyna Flow " fixture on the '52 is higher than the '51. Is on the large series'.  The teeth in the grill are not the same number in the two years, but who wants to count teeth.?

 

  Ben

[retirednow]

Yes, the ‘52 deck lid is sort of squared off, while the ‘51 is more rounded. As Ben said, the ‘52 has fewer (19) and fatter teeth than the ‘51

[50ChevyFrank]

Thanks!  

Is there a difference in the parking lights?

[retirednow]

1 hour ago, 50ChevyFrank said:

Thanks!  

Is there a difference in the parking lights?

I believe’50-‘52 are all the same

[50ChevyFrank]

Thanks all.