NSU Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Hi I recently bought a 1939 Buick Convertible series 40. I need a convertible top frame I am in East Palo Alto CA Michael Gabriel aetal@earthlink.net
1939_Buick Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, EmTee said: What model? From above "1939 Buick Convertible series 40." Guess a 2 door 46C. 66C will be same as use the same body shell. Olds, LaSalle & Caddi that use the same body shell may be the same. 4 door 41C far less common. The best source of pre war Buick parts is Dave Tacheny in Champlin, MN. He specializes in 1936-1941 Buick parts. He is old school:- no email. The best way to contact him is to call him between 4 and 7 pm Central at 763-427 3460. You can also write him a letter. His address is 11949 Oregon Ave N., Champlin, MN 55316. http://forums.aaca.org/topic/206688-dave-tachney/ Is this the green car from WA? Edited January 17, 2023 by 1939_Buick (see edit history)
NSU1 Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 It is a model 41 2 door. No this is a yellow hotrod conversion in California 1 1
1939_Buick Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) 50 minutes ago, NSU1 said: It is a model 41 2 door. No this is a yellow hotrod conversion in California Model 41 is the 4 door sedan Yours is a 46C 4 = 40 series Special 6C = 2 door convertible. If a coupe would be just 6. Hope it has Buick engine ! Edited January 18, 2023 by 1939_Buick (see edit history)
NSU1 Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 Thank for information Actually this car started life as a Model 41 sedan but the rear was shot so the body was cut from the windshield back and a convertible body from there was welded on. This was an incredible complicated frame off modification. The pictures are awesome I also think this may be the only 1939 in the Buick club. I tried searching for others so as to ask questions from their owners but mine was the only that kept showing up, I found them for earlier and later years but not for 1939 1
EmTee Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 That's an interesting dual carburetor setup. Do you know anything about it? What about the rest of the engine - is it original to the sedan?
Jolly_John Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 NSU1. You've come to the right place to talk BUICK's. FYI, there are a fair number of 1939 BUICK convertible coupes still out there. A few modified ones, and even more stock ones. Some of the owner's post here on the forum. Super to see the straight eight still in the car. Not many resto-mod builders would have done that. Best of luck to you in finishing your nifty car. John 1
1939_Buick Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 5 hours ago, EmTee said: That's an interesting dual carburetor setup. Do you know anything about it? What about the rest of the engine - is it original to the sedan? The position of the dip stick puts it as possible 1939 engine. In 1940 the dip stick was moved back. A 1941-1942 dual carb set would be a good addition Another source-->https://www.teambuick.com/community/index.php Some images below. This car has now been restored 1
NSU1 Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 It is really good to see how the frame works. I had nothing to go by for setup The engine is original to the car it has an Isky Cam custom camshaft for dual carbs, solid lifters and headers It has Stromberg carbs It has a custom exhaust and intake The transmission is a 1975 Camaro Saginaw 4 speed the real axel is from a 1984 El camino 4:10 gear ratio 1 1
NSU1 Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 Here are a few more photos of the engine and exhaust arrangement
1939_Buick Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) What keeps the axle in place? Trailing arms, panhard rod with the original coil springs? in 1939 had the stepped intake manifold as the engine slopes (compared to horizontal in 1938) Your exhaust looks good. Will be hard to find the convertible frame. Hard to fabricate a copy. As above also look for some models of 1939 Olds & Ponti (BOP) & Caddi LaSalle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_B_platform Edited January 19, 2023 by 1939_Buick (see edit history)
buick looks fine for 39 Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 The car with the top irons is in Oregon. I recognise the bullet holes. There was a Special convertible coupe parts car with it at one time and the last I heard it was located in Tacoma.
Jolly_John Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) Or, you could go with a non-folding, removable "Carson" top like used on some of the more radical customized cars done in California in the late 1940's and 1950's. See the link and the photo below. John http://kustomrama.com/wiki/Carson_Top_Shop Edited January 22, 2023 by Jolly_John (see edit history) 4
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