foot2floor Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 How do I know if I have a 1941 40A or 40B? This car has been in my family since the 80s and I'm just getting started to bring her back 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Post an image of the data plate on the firewall/cowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 All sedanets are Series 40B on a 121-inch wheelbase. The 40A cars were Chevy sedan and coupe bodies on a 118-inch wheelbase. Your car is either a model 46 (no back seat) or a 46S (with back seat). It's possible that it's a 46SSE, which has an upgraded Super interior but those are less common than believed. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foot2floor Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 I looked at the tag - its a 46S. It does have the dual carbs on it - I started it today and drove it up and down the driveway before parking it again for the long winters nap. Here is a picture of me in the same car as an 11 year old... drivers seat! Matt, I have spent many late nights reading your website... about 3 years ago. Are you still making progress on your car? I see your also into Fox Body's... I'm restoring an 83 Capri RS which was my first car and a 1983 Mustang with my 16 year old son as a father son project. Any how - one final question. I bought a spare hood for a 1941 Buick and for some reason its about 3/4 inch shorter in length then the original hood for the car (if you were looking at the car from over the top)... is this A vs B deal something that affects the hood too? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941Buicknut Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Great story and a great car. That looks like a fun project. Being that it has been in your family for so long you probably have everything you need, except possibly the right hood? I have had my 1941 for 47 years and I have collected parts all of those years for it and of course have accumulated others to keep these good old girls on the road. Let me know if I can be of any help with question or parts? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1922bigsix Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 1941 Buick sedanets were made in both A series (118" wheelbase) and B series (121" wheelbase). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, 1922bigsix said: 1941 Buick sedanets were made in both A series (118" wheelbase) and B series (121" wheelbase). Not true. The fastback sedanets were B-series only. The A-series consisted of three models: the 2-door coupe (44), 2-door convertible coupe (44C), and 4-door sedan (47), all with standard trunks and based on Chevrolet bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now