1938 Buick Sport Coupe Series 40
1938 Buick Sport Coupe Series 40
SOLD ******************* SOLD ******************* SOLD
MILEAGE: Completed in 2002 and has about 800+ miles showing since built.
ENGINE: Chevrolet 350 cubic inch small block (SEE DETAILED ENGING SPECS BELOW)
INDUCTION: Dyers 671 Blower with two 4 barrel carbs
EXHAUST: Tubing headers, dual Flow Master mufflers, and ending L&R at rear bumper
TRANS: 350 transmission with floor mount shifter and neutral safty switch
REAR END: 12 bolt Chev rear end with drum brakes on Buick springs
FRONT SUSPENSION: Independent front suspension (original bullet proof 38 Buick) rebuilt steering gear
BRAKES: Front Disc, rear drum, dual master cylinder, and adjustable proportioning valve
WHEELS & TIRES: 15" Buick Rally wheels as shown in the 'CURRENT CONDITION' pictures. Buyers Choice: The wheels/tires shown in the 'WHEN PURCHASED' pictures (bottom of page) are available if desired.
STEERING: Buick with GM tilt steering column with floor shifter
WIRING: All new with fuse box under dash
RADIO: AM/FM
CB: Not tested or used. Condition unknown
UPHOLSTERY: Gray cloth, fully carpeted, headliner. All In excellent condition
FRONT SEATS: Mustang with headrests, adjustable forward & back. I'm 6'3" and there is plenty of head and leg room
REAR SEAT: Bench seat fully upholstered but obviously designed for little people, see last picture
TURN SIGNALS: In original front fender lights and rear taillights
COOLING: Original re-cored radiator with Overflow tank, Dual electric cooling fans, 1 thermostat conrolled , the other with manual switch.
CHROME: Much redone. Nicely polished stainless side trim.
PAINT: Media blasted, metal-up 2 stage base coat clear coat with standard Chrysler Spanish Red
RUST: Repaired as required in several areas by professional body man (welded steel)
RUNNING BOARDS: New rubber on solid original boards
REGISTRATION: Current California registration with Pink Slip (California Bill of Sale)
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS:
Information from original owner/builder
Chevrolet block with 4 bolt mains
Bore is 30 over giving 355 cubic inches
Line bored
Brass freeze plugs
New crank all standard
Blower rods
Blower Pistons dished 8.3 compression
Ceramic rings
Fully balanced
Melling oil pump
Double roller chain
Iron Heads have 2.02 valves 76 cc
Crane cam for street blower
Crane valve springs
Dyers Intake manifold
Dyers Polished Blower
Dual Carbs setup by Dyers
MSD Distributor
High Perf Water Pump
2 Block petcocks to drain water
6 quart oil pan
Firewall vacuum block setup for blower (just beneath MSD box)
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
THIS IS NOT A SHOW CAR ( nor am I asking $35K plus for it )
If purchased, you may be the only 38 Buick Coupe owner at car shows. ( kinda lonely - but in a good way )
Looks great at 10 feet. Paint could use a light color sand and buff
Left front fender has some small paint scratches. Needs to be repainted to be perfect
Non power steering with a very small steering wheel diameter helps build arm muscles.
Non power disc brakes helps build leg muscles. Easy fix with firewall mounted master cylinder.
Properly set up blowers (DYERS) make noise. People know it's blown without looking.
Low flow mufflers make noise. Loud, but have good 'Street Rod' rumble.
When running, no one will think this is a restored car. IT REALLY TURNS HEADS
Tacometer does not work, needs new sending unit.
Gas guage does not work. There is a wire in the trunk that needs connection.
The missing left hood emblem, back piece, and full length SS moulding is included, but not installed.
Rear seat belts, but NO front seat belts.
Everything stated here is from either personal observation or was related to me by the original owner/builder. I believe everything stated is true. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS PROVIDED. Ask me any questions, request additional pictures. I want to tell you everything about this car as truthfully as possible.
I HAVE A 100% EBAY RECORD OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS AND WANT TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.
IF YOU DON'T WANT A BLOWN CAR, sell the blower, manifold, belt drive setup, and carbs for about $2,000-2,500. Then with that money, buy a 4 barrel manifold/carb, A/C setup, Power brake vacuum unit, and a Power steering unit. The car could be made very docile and run low octane gas.
WHEN YOU OWN A BUICK, SEE WHAT HAPPENS
CURRENT CONDITION
WHEN PURCHASED
PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.