1949 buick rag top

[lordz of kuztomz]

wazzaap guys, i just picked up a new toy and need some info on it, like model how many buick MADE , ANY INFO,hear are a few piks, thanxz,

[plan9]

haha... jesse... that trailer STILL rolls???


http://www.buicks.net/years/50.shtml

scroll down the page... youll see a drop top with 4 portholes..roadmaster series

[FrameDragger]

Can't tell what model, but the book shows:

Super: 21,426
Roadmaster: 8,059

[lordz of kuztomz]

its a 49, wazzap plan9, hows the ford coming along

[FrameDragger]

And it appears that the Roadmaster may have the 4 port-holes...

[plan9]

jesse, goes good bro... nice SCORE.

almost done wiring the 57, only get a day out of the week to work on it. should be done this weekend. puttin the tripower on once the electical bugs, if any, are dealt with...

scrounging parts for the coupe and practicing welding when i can... ive got everything needed to start up. ill be out of work in MAY... need help at the shop? haha

[lordz of kuztomz]

the book shows a roadmaster, but the side trim flows straight on the book

[plan9]

yah... there are differences with the pic in the link i posted... portholes on yours are on the fender not the hood

maybe a small difference in detail with different yrs?

[FrameDragger]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=759&item=420273910 9&rd=1

[lordz of kuztomz]

so what is the diffrence from the 49 roadmaster with the straight molding on the side of the car and the 49 roadmaster like the one i have

[DrJ]

Wheelbase on a Roadmonster is 126" the rest are 121".

[48_HEMI]

to add to the good doctor that added wheelbase is all in the front fenders and hood, fire wall back the roadmaster is the same as a super. specials are on a smaller line with pontiac's and chev's http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
and again good score. Can you say "RAINMAN!"

[lordz of kuztomz]

thanxz guys, but once agien the book shows a 49 roadmaster to have the side molding like this one shttp://buickstreet.com/49buickstreet.htmltaight, and mine has it curved

[plan9]

http://buickstreet.com/49buickstreet.html

i think he did some mods to the side trim.

that thing is far from restored

[Kilroy]

Roadmaster Toy? (http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=210)

Toys are pretty acurate mostly...

Here's one with the trim like yours

Buick Brochure (http://www.ephemeranow.com/cars/cars168.htm)

Looks Like it's a Model 76-r (http://www.ephemeranow.com/cars/cars168c.htm)

Here's a real one (http://www.buickclub.ch/cars/Kiss_49-Roadmaster.html)

[Stevie G]

So cool! What are your plans?

[lordz of kuztomz]

i just got it, not shure yet i picked her up for $1000 who says we cant find no good deals here in southern cal

[lordz of kuztomz]

the book i have shows a 49 with the 4 ports and straight line, i am still cunfused did 49 have two raodmasters, the book says in mid 49 they made a new one, any one now what it is worth

[Fraz]

It's old, it's probably rare, and judging by your work on your previous vehicles, it's gonna be wild when finished.

[DrJ]

Guys, I think he'z trying to decide whether to restore or customize...

If it'z real rare and worth tons restored then it'z worth it...

But if it'll need three partz carz and still only be worth 5 small figurez, maybe not.

I say customize that bitch anyway! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[52Chief]

Nice! I'm jealous I want an early Buick drop top so bad! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Radshit]

Nice car Lordz.......

Kustomize that sled!...it would look absolutely bitchin on the floor.......shaved and chopped slightly........I like it.....but then, I have no respect for restored cars.....

[Roothawg]

I thought the 8 cylinders had 4 ports and the 6's had 3? Is this right Buick guys?

[DrJ]

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I thought the 8 cylinders had 4 ports and the 6's had 3? Is this right Buick guys?

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Your thinking about Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles. a Buick 6 is called a GMC truck engine. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[old beet]

Thats a Riv, top of the line..............OLDBEET

[G V Gordon]

"It's a 1949 Buick Roadmaster Straight Eight, Fireball Eight. Only 8985 production models. Dad let's me drive slow on the driveway, but not on Monday, definitely not on Monday" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ChuckleHead_Al]

That is a cool Buick, good luck, I have one 54 Special, and man does it give me headaches when it breaks.. I just spent $600 for the trans. to get rebuilt, and $240 just to get 4 bushings machined(made) for my u-joint.. But it's all worth it in the long run!!!! Great ride

[lordz of kuztomz]

THIS ONE HAS power windows,power seats,power top, leather int, its fully loaded, damm it must be worth some nice mula right http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif its not missing anything it even has the O,G hub caps and bumper jack in the trunk http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif the motor is also complete from air cleaner down

[old beet]

I think all that power stuff runs on JUICE, beware. But thats a killer ride. Cut it up, cost too much to restore it. Ya, cut it up. I like your style.........OLDBEET

[lordz of kuztomz]

OOOHHH I FORGOT, SHE RUNS http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[FrameDragger]

Ok... Enough torture already... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

If you run across a run of the mill '49 Buick Vert that doesn't run for the same price, let me know...

[plan9]

ill give you a REAR CADI bumper for it!! hahaha

[old beet]

LORDZ, read yer own tag line...........OLDBEET

[old beet]

LORDZ, read yer own tag line!!.............OLDBEET

[lordz of kuztomz]

DAMM SORRY GUYS THIS ONE IS GOING TO FULLY RESTORED http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[lordz of kuztomz]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifYEA RIGHT ,,,THIS THING IS GETTING SLAMED BAGGED AND SO ON http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[daign]

Been watching this thread. It comes down to a financial decision in my eyes. You'd have to enjoy having empty pockets not to restore a buick like that. Any of you who have ever seen the prices these go for in the restored marketplace should know. $30k is commonplace with a "streetrod" (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2473136321&catego ry=6144&sspagename=WDVW) drivetrain, 40k or more (http://www.barrett-jackson.com/auctionresults/common/cardetail.asp?id=164502) restored. Considering Lordz has the skills to pull it all together at a reasonable restoration cost, Id say go for it. If this thing is an original mileage car with the original jack in the trunk; restore it, flip some coin, and go build something you truly desire. Maybe another Buick just like it. But I think you'd be missing out on a financial opportunity if you chopped it up. You gonna chop a convertible? Why not just buy a hard top and carson it.

Just my 2cents. You could build 2 awesome buick customs with $40k.

-Dane

[FrameDragger]

Yeah, I think anything should go but the top should stay, and you shouldn't cut the frame...(kinda like the discussion we had on getting my semi-rare '56 Eldorado on the ground with stock wheels and tires)... Although I am starting to think we should do it...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=6147&item=247 5714804&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT

Cheap pieces I guess...

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