1938 Buick Info

[Guest walterp]

Can anyone give me a lead as to where I can find a reproduction of the muffler for a 1938 Buick Special. The muffler on my car had the number GM#1305155 stamped on it. In addition what tire Manufacturer did Buick originally use in 1938? Thank you for your help

[Guest Tishabet]

Hi Walterp,

you can get a new muffler for your Special from Kanter auto products (Kanter.com).

I'm not sure off the top of my head what is OEM for tires, but one of the best resources I know of for antique car tires is Coker tire (cokertire.com). They have a large selection and in my experience are extremely helpful on the phone. They definitely stock tires for a 1938 Special... guess how I know <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

What model is your Special?

Hope that helps!

-grant

[Guest DaveCorbin]

Dear Walterp:

Exhaust pipes and mufflers from Burton Waldron in Michigan, tires from Wallace Wade in Dallas. Both have been in the Buick hobby for years and ship all over the world. Tire brand should be Goodyear or Goodrich, as Buick used them as suppliers. They did not use Firestone because Firestone was considered to be a Ford supplier.

Regards, Dave Corbin

[Guest walterp]

Dave

Do you have a contact# for Wallace Dade in Dallas? I have talked to Waldron about the mufflers. Do you have a formula for the correct original interior paint color for the 1938 Buick that goes on the steering column, shift lever and emergency brake handle.

Thank you for your help

Walter

[Guest DaveCorbin]

Dear Walterp:

It's Wallace Wade Specialty Tires, 530 Regal Row, Dallas, TX. 75247. Phone number is 214-688-0091.

I don't know what that color is called, but it's a reddish brown, almost mahogany color.

Tell Wallace I recommnded him, as he's a BCA member.

Regars, Dave Corbin

[Dave Mitchell]

For exhaust I prefer Park's Pipes in Ohio. They have done a number of systems for me and they all fit perfectly when you get them, are to original specs and sound right. Also they are nice people to deal with. Dave Mitchell packard12s@hotmail.com