72Rivi Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 <span style="font-weight: bold">I've moved my post on the "Me and My Buick". Click on the link to view....Thank you!</span>http://forums.aaca.org/showflat.php?Cat=...ge=0#Post466944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Looks like a good candidate. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_B Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Great looking car!! I think the green would really good. Also I think the driver might need to sit on a phone book to see out the windshield, ha ha.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Very nice...welcome to the forums and the wonderful world of Buicks.I really like the styling of the '36s.It's great to see your little one enjoying the new car as well...get them involved young and they'll stick with you through the hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Rivi Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 <span style="font-weight: bold">I've moved my post on the "Me and My Buick". Click on the link to view....Thank you!</span>http://forums.aaca.org/showflat.php?Cat=...ge=0#Post466944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Brink Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Rigo,Nice looking and very complete. Black will be cool but I don't think I have ever seen a green one (which appears to be the original color) so it would be more unusual in green. Good luck with it - I am jealous of your find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Rivi Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 <span style="font-weight: bold">I've moved my post on the "Me and My Buick". Click on the link to view....Thank you!</span>http://forums.aaca.org/showflat.php?Cat=...ge=0#Post466944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveCorbin Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Dear Rigo: In one of the photos, I see what's called the body data plate. On it are some numbers that are the Paint Code, and the Trim Code. Those numbers will tell us what the car was like originally. Also, there is a number stamped on the engine and one on a plate on top of the right rail just behnd the battery (I's tough to see.) Those numbers will tell us when the car was made and are sometimes important when you're buying parts, because of Buick's practice of making running engineering changes. If you post these, we can get you information. Regards, Dave Corbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Rigo,Who in Houston is going to do your Engine ?Hopefully it is Lawrence Whatley as he know these engines like the back of his hand.If you need any help in Houston, let me know. I have learned who is good and who is not around here.Also, Our local Buick chapter is hosting the South Central Rogional in Salado Tx (just up the road from you, south ot Temple) on April 13 -15th. The show is Saturday the 14th at Stagecoach Inn. We always have some nice Pre War cars to look at and lots of people to talk to.Come on up and bring your helper to check out the cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Rivi Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 Bill, I was referred to Faerman Automotive in Houston, Texas to do my engine work. But if Mr. Whatley is more knowlegeable in the Buick engines...I can reconsider. Send me some information on him or his number so I can chat with him. I will try to make it out to the Buick meet in Salado, I know where that place it at. Thanks a lot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Rivi Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 Dave,I will get you the information on the Data Plate located on the firewall when I get the chance. Thanks for the help and information.Rigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Rijo,Talk to Lawrence at (713) 460-5010.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Rivi Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 <span style="font-weight: bold">I've moved my post on the "Me and My Buick". Click on the link to view....Thank you!</span>http://forums.aaca.org/showflat.php?Cat=...ge=0#Post466944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serb Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Rigo,I think some of the best pictures are the ones with you #1 helper, "Little Chief". If I remember correctly El Jefe means Chief...if I am wrong, ,let me know. It looks like you are moving right along probably because of all of the help from your assistant or is he the journeyman and you are the apprentice?Good Luck.Stevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Rivi Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 "El Jefe" actually means "The Boss", but The Chief is about the same. We are moving along, thanks to the great help the Boss provides me with. I'm sure he'll appreciate the time we have spent together working on the Buick. I'll update my thread with new pictures periodically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Brink Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Rigo,Looking good! Everything looks really solid. Have you run into any serious rust? Would be terrific if you don't. You are making great progress and appreciate the pictures and updates. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tishabet Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I love that color... going to be a great looking car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveCorbin Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Dear El Jefe: I see that things are progressing with you and "El Jefecito" working away. In looking at your photos of the data plates, I can tell that your car was built in Flint (Buick only had 1 plant until 1937) in October 1935. Both the frame number of 2847841 and the body number of 7448 confirm this. I still can't read the trim and color codes for sure, but I think they're trim 246 and paint 40. Can you confirm that I'm reading them right? About 25 years ago, I made friends with Pat Brooks, who was later president of the BCA. He had a gorgeous 1936 Roadmaster sedan in the dark green color. I can tell you that that dark green makes a great appearing car. Regards, Dave Corbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Rivi Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Gene Brink - There is no rust whatsoever on this car...it was kept in dry storage for over 40 years. I am very surprised about this. Most cars I buy are rusted underneath, at the bottom of the doors, and tailpan...but this Buick is gorgeous!!Dave Corbin - Here are is the info on my plates:1936 Mod: 40 (Does this mean it's a 40 Series?)Style No: 36-4419 (What does the 4419 mean?)Body No: 7448Trim No: 246Paint No: 428If you can help with any info you have with these numbers, I would greatly appreciate it Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Rivi Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 <span style="font-weight: bold">Sorry for moving my pictures guys, but I didn't want double postings of my '36 Buick restoration. I hope you all continue to check on our progress.</span>http://forums.aaca.org/showflat.php?Cat=...ge=0#Post466944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveCorbin Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Dear El Jefe: Model 41 is a Special 4 door sedan. That style number of 36-4419 tells you the same thing, except that's "Fisher Body-speak" and 1936 Model 41 is "Buick-speak". I think I already covered the body number as being an October 1935 body and the frame number is an October 1935 frame number. The other numbers for paint and trim are numbers used in 1936, but I'm going to need a couple of days to check them. Other guys are welcome to jump in on those, too. Regards, Dave Corbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveCorbin Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Dear El Jefe: Paint code 428 is "Trouville Blue", wheel stripe is "Medium Cream". Regards, Dave Corbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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