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My Barn Find Buick 49 2dr Super Sedanette . Worth the wait.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Mac_55, Apr 17, 2013.

  1. 68vette
    Joined: Jul 28, 2009
    Posts: 306

    68vette

    As a fleetline owner....gotta love that buick....super nice.
     
  2. bangngears
    Joined: Aug 30, 2007
    Posts: 1,322

    bangngears
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    from ofallon mo

    A friend of mine has the exact same model Buick in his barn,will not do anything with it.
     
  3. Saxman
    Joined: Nov 28, 2009
    Posts: 3,556

    Saxman
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    Wow! What a score!! Congrats!
     
  4. Really cool car, but that's a really cool dash! How come we haven't seen more of these transplanted?
     
  5. rustang
    Joined: Sep 10, 2009
    Posts: 710

    rustang
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    Great score man... they don't get much nicer than that... :)
     
  6. LuckyFordGuy
    Joined: Jun 13, 2008
    Posts: 290

    LuckyFordGuy
    Member

    Looks great they are still out their some places Rog Mn.
     
  7. James427
    Joined: Apr 27, 2008
    Posts: 1,740

    James427
    BANNED

    Take lots of pics of the extraction and clean up (car ****) for us!!
     
  8. khead47
    Joined: Mar 29, 2010
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    khead47
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    Keep the straight eight and 3 spd. Too cool!
     
  9. 5-4Belair
    Joined: Aug 13, 2012
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    5-4Belair
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    Too cool. I keep thinking that someday I will find something tucked away worth saving.
     
  10. Mac_55
    Joined: Mar 10, 2008
    Posts: 688

    Mac_55
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    Thanks for the compliments fellas . Its raining cats and dogs here today with strong threats of hail and tornadoes , i figure she has made it in that barn for all these years , a couple more days wont hurt . Chomping at the bit to get it in my driveway and the wash mit on it , just a few more days .

    And yes , my oldest son "12" has always got his eye out for old iron . Chip off the old block so to speak. He is always building model cars and flipping through the cl***ified rags to see whats in the neighborhood. My other son "5" thinks they are all HOTRODS!! and need to go fast ha ha.
     
  11. robertsregal
    Joined: Oct 2, 2008
    Posts: 743

    robertsregal
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    What a Great Find!!! That Buick has killer lines, maybe a father & son project. Keep us posted
     
  12. hombres ruin
    Joined: Nov 21, 2006
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    hombres ruin
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    Amazing find in such great condition,treat her right she deserves it
     
  13. goatboy
    Joined: May 9, 2009
    Posts: 617

    goatboy
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    from kansas

    that thing is sweet ! give me a couple days & a buffer i would bet money it will look like new! cool find
     
  14. oldwood
    Joined: Mar 13, 2010
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    oldwood
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    from arkansas

    Your wearing a Wash Mit. Way too much info!!! I have a '50 Buick Sedanette. There is nothing like a sraight 8 out of the gate especially a STICK.
     
  15. Scott F.
    Joined: Aug 9, 2006
    Posts: 1,023

    Scott F.
    Member

    Found it! Sorry for kinda hi-jacking but your car is awesome and this might be some inspiration, depending on what you're going to do down the road.
     

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  16. Fenders
    Joined: Sep 8, 2007
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    Fenders
    Member

    Yup !!!
    Wash it
    check the brakes and steering
    drive it..........

    That's all she needs.
     
  17. texasred
    Joined: Dec 3, 2008
    Posts: 1,221

    texasred
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    from Houston

    If it is as clean as the one Mac found, you should bounce a brick off the side of his head :cool:
     
  18. dclickster
    Joined: Nov 7, 2005
    Posts: 86

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    Congrats! I remember that body style of Buick from when I was a kid of just 6 yrs, my uncle bought a new one, Sedanette 2 door fast back. It was metallic green. 1949 was a big change for new styling for all American cars.
     
  19. 68wagon
    Joined: Apr 12, 2008
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    68wagon
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    oh man great score i loooooove sedanettes
     
  20. 68wagon
    Joined: Apr 12, 2008
    Posts: 535

    68wagon
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    ImageUploadedByTJJ1366306704.524958.jpg
    I see a sedanette and want one bad I love Glens old 48


    Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
     
  21. Mac_55
    Joined: Mar 10, 2008
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    Well , after waking up to 60+ temps yesterday and flood rains i decided to wait till today to go rescue the Buick . Lovely illinois weather , woke thismorning to 30's , wind and spitting snow.

    Called a budy who owns a towing service and he said " get her out of the Barn and ill be right there to load it . It was bitter cold so i didnt snap a whole bunch of pics . My dad took a few " im the fella in the black sweatshirt" .

    The only problems the car has is the back driver side fender has a small bubble in where the original owner bumped his garage door " i think it will push right out , and he rubbed the stainless on the other side as well. No biggie .

    The trunk area is really nice , the spare in the car is a match , even has a spare beauty ring and the wheel is pin striped " was that original ?"

    Next stop is going to be oriellys for a hot 6 volt battery , complete brake and fuel system will be a must of course along with tires etc but this old sled is rock solid . My buddy driving the roll back owns a boddy shop and said " you hit this thing with a buffer and it will amaze you" . Anyways here are the pictures , with the freezing temps , im not going to put the garden hose to it . Will attempt it tomorow with warmer temps in sight . So here are a few pics in my driveway and still dusty and dirty.



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  22. kirby1374
    Joined: Dec 16, 2008
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    All I can say is wow...,oh and ya wanna trade for s model A? :D
     
  23. WOW!!! That would be great for towin my Stude to the drags!!!
     
  24. TBone69
    Joined: Aug 21, 2007
    Posts: 863

    TBone69
    Member
    from NJ

    Great Find, looking forward to seeing what she looks like with a bath and some polishing
     
  25. Mac_55
    Joined: Mar 10, 2008
    Posts: 688

    Mac_55
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    Ha Ha Kirby , Ill be honest , my wife asked me the other day " your not planning on selling it are you " and my exact reply was , " No , unless a really sweet Model A came along " She looked at me funny and i said " sureee , and if it just happens to be a coupe you can probably say bye to the buick " .
     
  26. Mick.Delisle
    Joined: Mar 5, 2010
    Posts: 8

    Mick.Delisle
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    from Canada

    You are one lucky man.
     
  27. oldwood
    Joined: Mar 13, 2010
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    oldwood
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    from arkansas

    I bought my correct size 6 volt battery at Interstate Battery.
     
  28. Thor1
    Joined: Jun 6, 2005
    Posts: 1,695

    Thor1
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    Mac,

    I have been looking for one of those for a couple of years now. When I hear about them they are either too much money, on the other end of the country or I am too late by only hours or days.

    If it hasn't already been said I'll say it...you ****!;)

    What a great looking car! I am very happy for you. I can't wait to see the pictures of it after you clean it up. If you think about selling it send me a PM - I'm serious!

    You know I was kidding about the part where I said you ****...right?

    Have fun with the Buick.

    Thor
     
  29. oldpl8s
    Joined: Apr 11, 2007
    Posts: 1,497

    oldpl8s
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    Nice score. My 49 has the Dynaflop in it. My shocks need rebuilding but fun to drive.
     

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  30. Mac_55
    Joined: Mar 10, 2008
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    WOW! Sir ,that is absolutley Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!
     

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