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    Welcome to the forum With dual carb Buicks the...

    Welcome to the forum
    With dual carb Buicks the front & rear are not the same. From memory 1 has the choke missing.
    1941 & 1942 are the only years Buick had dual carbs on straight eights
    Some...
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    Nor do I. If the car starts it must be OK. 6...

    Nor do I. If the car starts it must be OK. 6 volts has been on that car for the last 80 years.
    The cables from the battery need to be the correct size. Bigger than for 12 volt, but not that hard...
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    Thanks for the photos. And is has the desirable...

    Thanks for the photos. And is has the desirable optional side fender light's.

    Looks like a good challenge. What is your intention with the car?
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    1939 Buick's were always 1 color. The firewall...

    1939 Buick's were always 1 color. The firewall should also be the same as the exterior

    And we like photos
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    The 263 should mount the same as your 1940 248 ...

    The 263 should mount the same as your 1940 248

    1939 gearboxes have many parts that are 1 year only. 1940 and later is a better gearbox. Any other photos of the gearbox?

    Image if from a 1939...
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    Certainly looks interesting. A lot of car for a...

    Certainly looks interesting. A lot of car for a small engine to move about (Triumph?). I like the pickup style photo from above

    The mid side engine mounts came out in 1948, but the engine serial...
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    Any photo's of what is used to be? Did it have...

    Any photo's of what is used to be?
    Did it have a str 8 engine or just the small petrol engine?
    Years ago there was a '39Buick for sale in UK with a very rough van type body

    You don't have much...
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    Is the 1940 RHD or LHD? Is the chassis RHD or...

    Is the 1940 RHD or LHD?
    Is the chassis RHD or LHD? I assume you have documentation for this (registered)?
    Photo of the chassis would be good. :thumbsup:
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    It will also have an engine number, stamped in a...

    It will also have an engine number, stamped in a machined surface on the right under the plugs
    Also worth asking here ---> http://forums.aaca.org/forum/57-buick-post-war/
  10. Thread: 1938 buick

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    What parts do you want? Is it for the 248ci...

    What parts do you want?
    Is it for the 248ci Special (5 bolt transmission casing) or 320ci Century (6 bolt transmission casing)

    Ebay. Some parts are common with other years



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    Welcome aboard Are you a member of Buick Club...

    Welcome aboard

    Are you a member of Buick Club WA?
    http://www.westernbuicks.org/
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    '58 Limited's were the top of the range in their...

    '58 Limited's were the top of the range in their day.

    They have a torque tube drive line, so its just a matter of dropping in a big block with auto.
    Modifications will reduce value.

    But it is...
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    Serial number? Complete? As you asked, its not...

    Serial number?
    Complete?
    As you asked, its not worth a lot of $$$$
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    It may have just moved on the springs, when the...

    It may have just moved on the springs, when the engine-box was removed. The torque tube holds the back end in position.

    Are the engine mounts in the correct position? (Unsure if can be an in...
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    From 1939 gearbox's were column change. So if...

    From 1939 gearbox's were column change. So if you have a floor change behind the 263ci is not the same year as the engine. Unless it had a modification. Any photo's of the gearbox? Including the...
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    You will need to use a 1940 248ci front engine mounting plate to install the 263.
    Cannot use the front side mounts on the 263ci. Front mounts changed about 1948.
    Dave T may help with parts

    Buick...
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    Are you a member of any of the Australian state...

    Are you a member of any of the Australian state Buick Clubs?
    Each state has an independent Buick Club
    NSW http://buickclub.org.au/
    VIC https://www.buickcarclub.org.au/
    QLD...
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    VIN's as we know them today did not exist. VIN's...

    VIN's as we know them today did not exist. VIN's started in mid 1950's but were not standardised in ~1980
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number

    Your car should have
    -...
  19. Thread: 1936 Buick

    by 1939_buick
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    You did well getting Dave T by phone Buick &...

    You did well getting Dave T by phone

    Buick & larger Olds Ponti (BOP) B body may be your best hope. Maybe LaSalle & the junior Cadi
    Not many Buick model 48 & 68 2 door sedans around
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    No. Not a 320ci. 320's are about 3" longer than...

    No.
    Not a 320ci. 320's are about 3" longer than a 248ci

    https://www.teambuick.com/reference/ident_engine_til_52.php
  21. Thread: 1936 Buick

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    Dave T is the man to contact by phone (no email)...

    Dave T is the man to contact by phone (no email)
    http://forums.aaca.org/topic/206688-dave-tachney/
  22. Thread: 39 Special!

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    Welcome to the world of '39 Buicks They have...

    Welcome to the world of '39 Buicks
    They have many 1 year only parts
    This may interest you http://forums.aaca.org/forum/60-buick-pre-war/
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    Same with me. Been that way for months. On 4...

    Same with me. Been that way for months.
    On 4 different computers I regularly use.
    No 1. Toshiba I5 with Windows 8.1 & Firefox
    No 2. Lenevo with Windows 10 & Firefox (not used much)
    No 3. Old...
  24. The chassis and running gear is the same as USA,...

    The chassis and running gear is the same as USA, other than RHD, imported from USA . The front sheet metal & rear guards/fenders are ex USA.
    The rest of the body, trim, seats, etc was made by GMH...
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    The poster has been asked on AACA.org what he...

    The poster has been asked on AACA.org what he really needs.
    Is not clear what car he has (exact model) and what engine or engine parts he needs.
    Various photos have been posted, but no idea if...
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