CarNucopia Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Left without comment 😲:  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1931-buick-80-series-convertible-sedan/   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Not your typical chop job: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucketofBolts Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Odd Bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Close to me, the right year, and Buick is on my short list.  But I still wouldn’t touch this thing. There is a reason these types of customs often show up for sale partially completed. Anybody can take out a sawzall and hack the roof off. It’s the finishing and details that wear you out. And empty your wallet.  - John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I believe we've discussed that car here before. That trunk is all wrong for 1931 and I think the speculation from other Buick guys was that someone took the rear tub from a '20s victoria coupe and grafted it onto a chopped down 4-door sedan from a smaller series Buick, then dumped it on a spare 80 Series chassis. Whatever it is, it's a long way from being finished. First there are no windows, so what, exactly, do you do there? They act like seats from any other '31 will just drop right in, but I'm thinking that's exactly why the project stopped where it did--there are no seats to fit this thing and certainly no top irons or hardware. You'll spend $30-40,000 at an upholstery shop having them conjure those things only to have a '31 Buick 80 Series with a goofball body that isn't welcome at any of the events. VERY hard sell at any price, I'd think. Â As my friend Ed is fond of saying, that's a parts car. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdc Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 If they would of gotten rid of the rear doors it might of been easier to sell as a "roadster" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 55 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said:   As my friend Ed is fond of saying, that's a parts car. Bingo.  I like how it’s described as a rebody, like the folks at Murphy laid hands on the car. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdc Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, CarNicopia said: Bingo.  I like how it’s described as a rebody, like the folks at Murphy laid hands on the car. 😂 You mean the guy from Murphy's law? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Maybe you mash it up with this one and make Buick hash? 😀  https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/427694508445290/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Acc52da08-2f43-4384-a786-27d6ca87e4d0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 What surprised me about the body modifications is they went to the trouble of changing the rear door hinging to the B-pillar as was more common for convertible sedans by the mid-'30's.  The trunk styling is closer to 1934-'35. Its still a major project to finish, too many window and top mechanism parts to fabricate, then the seat springs and upholstery.  Never start vast projects with half-vast ideas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said: What surprised me about the body modifications is they went to the trouble of changing the rear door hinging to the B-pillar as was more common for convertible sedans by the mid-'30's.  The trunk styling is closer to 1934-'35. Its still a major project to finish, too many window and top mechanism parts to fabricate, then the seat springs and upholstery.  Never start vast projects with half-vast ideas...  I don't think they changed just the hinges. Looking at the firewall, I think the entire body behind the engine was swapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 1 hour ago, CarNicopia said:  I don't think they changed just the hinges. Looking at the firewall, I think the entire body behind the engine was swapped. I wondered that too, but from what make and model convertible sedan? I haven't been able to match it up with anything yet? Your guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 26 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said: I wondered that too, but from what make and model convertible sedan? I haven't been able to match it up with anything yet? Your guess? I can't find anything with the doors that open like that. The closest I can find in body shape is a Plymouth, but both doors are wrong for that. With the windshield rake more tilted, whatever it was, I'd guess it was a '32 or '33 model year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I think in the last thread on this car there was some speculation that it is two front doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Whatever it was but now has become, it might make a phaeton with a rudimentary set of top bows, something for seating, of course. A summer fun car at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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