Such a beautiful Buick, thank you for showing it!! My Grandpa's first car was a '39 Special. He drove it from Wisconsin to California and back twice. His last car was a '59 LeSabre. I rode in that when i was little. He had that car until 1978 when his family took the keys away from him, he at 87. I'm the proud owner of a faded yet mostly original '51 Roadmaster myself. She doesn't look as nice as that '38 but she purrs like a spoiled house cat!
You just brought back some memories of when I was 3 or 4 years old my grandfather had an old car like this . I don't remember what make or model but the sound the feel are very similar, thank you for posting.
My grandfather who just passed has one of these in the garage with black paint and is in pretty good shape just dusty. We last drove it in 2010 so I want to fire it back up tomorrow in his honor.
Just took my 1938 special for a drive and then found your video. I’ve cruised at 65 some distance in mine but generally it’s happier at 60. I need to post up a video so you can see. It’s original unrestored, 105,430 miles at the moment. Love the car, fires up and always ready to go! I don’t think you can get higher axle ratio unfortunately.
How would you get the old melted looking door seals off the car. I have a 39 and my seals look exactly the same. Thank you I have learned a lot from your videos
Start with a plastic scraper but you may have to resort to a metal one and tread lightly with the paint underneath depending on how stuck it is. If you need to clean up left over adhesive try 3M adhesive remove, spray, let soak, spray, let soak, etc etc until it softens up. I have also used V.M.P. & Naptha thinner (mentioned in shop manual) and many say Goo Gone from Walmart paint dept. works well too. I did this on camera on the '48 Chevy project at 27:00 here: ua-cam.com/video/pO-9S0ApiXc/v-deo.html
@@TheJayhawker thank you soo much. I will be watching that video now. When you were sitting in the chair in the 38 video taking in the car I really appreciated that. The 39 buick I have was sitting at my work I told my bosses friend he should sell me the car because it was costing my boss money. He asked me how. I told him everytime I saw it I'd have to stop at least 5 minutes to take it In. It is like looking at fine art. Love the videos. Thank you for what you do.
@@TheJayhawker one more question if you dont mind. When i let clutch out on my 37 buick it is a bit grabby. Only when starting in first gear. If i dont give it thr gas it moves out smoothly. I dont believe the car has been on the road in years. I dont know anyone else to get an opinion from and i admire the way you work and your knowledge of old cars. Thank you for what you do.
The mid-late 30s cars were such a leap forward in nearly all aspects when you compare to what was being made only just a few years earlier. I’ve always thought it would’ve been interesting if car styling/technology didn’t take a nearly 10 year long nap due to world war 2.
Sweet old car. It looks like it would be fun to drive.
Thank you for sharing.
Such a beautiful Buick, thank you for showing it!! My Grandpa's first car was a '39 Special. He drove it from Wisconsin to California and back twice. His last car was a '59 LeSabre. I rode in that when i was little. He had that car until 1978 when his family took the keys away from him, he at 87. I'm the proud owner of a faded yet mostly original '51 Roadmaster myself. She doesn't look as nice as that '38 but she purrs like a spoiled house cat!
That car is a Friggin time machine!!!😊 if I had one of those I wear an old Fedora and suit and tie from the 30s.
Check out this silly video I did with the '48 Chevy: ua-cam.com/video/sMD70vvfiU8/v-deo.html
You just brought back some memories of when I was 3 or 4 years old my grandfather had an old car like this . I don't remember what make or model but the sound the feel are very similar, thank you for posting.
It wouldn't matter what it was exactly, if it was made in the same era. They were all beautiful works of art back then. Thanks for watching!
My grandfather who just passed has one of these in the garage with black paint and is in pretty good shape just dusty. We last drove it in 2010 so I want to fire it back up tomorrow in his honor.
Made some progress, electronics work, but engine now just wont turn over
Started this thing up, she runs! Can anyone tell me the gear pattern? Ty
@@TK-cb7wwleft and up is reverse, left and down is 1st, 2nd is right up, third is right down. Thats how it is for all three speeds.
A beautiful example, and congratulations on your work well done.
Beautiful car from a great period. Great job.
Just took my 1938 special for a drive and then found your video. I’ve cruised at 65 some distance in mine but generally it’s happier at 60. I need to post up a video so you can see. It’s original unrestored, 105,430 miles at the moment. Love the car, fires up and always ready to go! I don’t think you can get higher axle ratio unfortunately.
Absolutely beautiful cars. I wish I had one of my own.
Great job. Folks in 1938 were smaller than now
God Bless!
Super
How would you get the old melted looking door seals off the car. I have a 39 and my seals look exactly the same. Thank you I have learned a lot from your videos
Start with a plastic scraper but you may have to resort to a metal one and tread lightly with the paint underneath depending on how stuck it is. If you need to clean up left over adhesive try 3M adhesive remove, spray, let soak, spray, let soak, etc etc until it softens up. I have also used V.M.P. & Naptha thinner (mentioned in shop manual) and many say Goo Gone from Walmart paint dept. works well too.
I did this on camera on the '48 Chevy project at 27:00 here: ua-cam.com/video/pO-9S0ApiXc/v-deo.html
@@TheJayhawker thank you soo much. I will be watching that video now. When you were sitting in the chair in the 38 video taking in the car I really appreciated that. The 39 buick I have was sitting at my work I told my bosses friend he should sell me the car because it was costing my boss money. He asked me how. I told him everytime I saw it I'd have to stop at least 5 minutes to take it In. It is like looking at fine art. Love the videos. Thank you for what you do.
@@harold306 lol, yes they are definitely cars that you can just look at forever.
@@TheJayhawker one more question if you dont mind. When i let clutch out on my 37 buick it is a bit grabby. Only when starting in first gear. If i dont give it thr gas it moves out smoothly. I dont believe the car has been on the road in years. I dont know anyone else to get an opinion from and i admire the way you work and your knowledge of old cars. Thank you for what you do.
The mid-late 30s cars were such a leap forward in nearly all aspects when you compare to what was being made only just a few years earlier. I’ve always thought it would’ve been interesting if car styling/technology didn’t take a nearly 10 year long nap due to world war 2.
I have a 38 Buick Special and boy I would love to ask u some questions about it.
Shoot me an email and ask. I can't promise I can answer though!