billbuickgs Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 It was for sale early this year on Craigslist Syracuse NY and also on Ebay high bid $10100 no sale . Any info would be appreciated . Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 This one ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 If that’s the car I bought it . It was in Syracuse, not sure how many others there were. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 Yes , the pictures showed a really nice car . Hope you take care of here ! Thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) Right now its getting some work done which was needed badly replaced gas tank rebuilt carbs fuel line Rront and rear main seals complete brake overhaul cleaned sludge out of oil pan new exhaust system . new wheel bearings all new tune up painted motor Manifolds all cleaned and ceramic coated for heat and to prevent rust . then deciding on keeping it or selling it .. Edited December 21, 2022 by BuickTom87 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 So it is we very clean, how ever had some gremlins hidden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 I expect the hidden gremlins when I buy an old cars. Yes it's a pain in the ass and the wallet too but that's the way it goes... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Yeah, so just going through the whole car and getting things taken care of to enjoy it and maybe do a road trip with it to another state or national meet . Yeah small but annoying gremlins , now I know why it was parked for like a decade . Redoing the whole fuel system, from the tank to the carburetors, especially since theres pin holes at top of the tank. So you can only at most have a half a Tank at a time otherwise it leaks like a faucet . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock10 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 We joke our car never ran better than the first time we got it going. The more things we fix, the more things we find that need fixed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Hahaha I agree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Rock10 said: The more things we fix, the more things we find that need fixed. That's the 'sorting-out' process. I'm doing the same with my '38. Good news is you get to drive it as part of the process. My list is finally getting shorter! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 We finally feel it’s road worthy, once it gets warmer out.. It was a little sketchy with the fuel tank leaking.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 8 hours ago, deac said: I expect the hidden gremlins when I buy an old cars. Yes it's a pain in the ass and the wallet too but that's the way it goes... To those of us with understanding, they are just old, old, used cars. All used cars have issues. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Yeah the main problems are also correcting other owners laziness or lack of detail. While pulling the carburetors noticed they used the wrong gaskets that mounted to the manifold which caused leaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Having seen the car in person when it was up here, I'll say that despite the warts it has 'good bones'. It will make a terrific tour car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I agree, just going through it so it’ll be safer and ease the mind that it’s capable of a road trip, especially leaving the 5 boroughs of New York 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 47 minutes ago, BuickTom87 said: Yeah the main problems are also correcting other owners laziness or lack of detail. The previous owners usually aren't lazy enough. Some of you easterners may remember Dick Walther's blue 1949 Cadillac convertible. It was one of two cars purchased from Chuck August, the founder of Monroe Muffler. I serviced it for the buyer to flip. It was the best car I ever worked on. There were no signs of anything beyond minor repairs and few of those. It was a pleasure to work on, drive, and ride over a bumpy road. Rare to find. The buyer offered it to me and I made the mistake of passing on the deal. Later he said he made two mistakes with that car. 1. He sold it. 2. He sold it too cheap. Be happy when you realize you are the first one fixing a component. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 1 hour ago, 60FlatTop said: Be happy when you realize you are the first one fixing a component. Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Just sent everything off to classic tube to get remade all the fuel lines from the fuel pump to the carbs . As well as all the other metal lines in the bay since most of them were all kinked . hoping for positive results . Now it awaits for more parts to get it back on the road . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Does anyone know if the generators are universal for 37-38 and 41. I have a fully restored 37 Buick 320 generator was wondering if I can put that on my 41 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 34 minutes ago, BuickTom87 said: Does anyone know if the generators are universal for 37-38 and 41. I have a fully restored 37 Buick 320 generator was wondering if I can put that on my 41 ? Believe I would just try and see. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 (edited) 37 and 38 are different. 38 hangs upside down, so the mounting ears will be reversed. Electrically they should match. 1941 is likely to be completely different. I would expect a 2-brush generator with a 3 unit regulator, since it was after the advent of sealed beams. Edited December 21, 2022 by Bloo (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Thank you . I guess gotta be patient for the generator to get finished or just rebuild it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Thank you , it’s just sometimes I’m lazy. On average I work 100+ hours a week with commuting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I’m considering sending the dash out to get wood grained to bring it back to close to as it left the factory as possible ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Also need some help , after going through the car getting it ready for spring car shows . I noticed the material that’s in the air filter “ oil bath” tank. When I went to clean the and repaint the air cleaner assembly it was all disintegrated. What could I put in there as an alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtech Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Yes. 40 on was 2 brush generator with 3 part regulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 Are you planning on bringing the 41 to the Buick regional at Morgantown Pa in june ? I would love to see it . Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I’m definitely coming , I’m on vacation that week . I’m waiting for my enclosed trailer to be done . I plan on bringing one of my Buicks . Either my 29 38 maybe this one . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Need to keep an eye on the diameter of the pulley. The 1940 series cars had two diameter pulleys. Not a lot of difference between them, but done so for a reason: A is the pulley diameter, B is the width at the top of the belt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Thank you for everyone’s help. Now it’s time to figure out what to swap out the material in the air cleaner . Since it’s completely shot . I gotta call bobs since they had the new material for my 38 air cleaner . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Would something like this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 I don’t see why not , would I have to oil it . I’m gonna give it a try and see how it works . Stuff a bunch of them in there and pack it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Yes, I would pack it in like the original, then tip the cover upside-down and oil it. Then, flip it right-side up and let it drain into the air cleaner base. Lastly, fill the base with 50W oil (I have used 30W before as well) up to the 'full' mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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