Ken's 1941 Buick Convertible
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September 29, 2018 at 14:47 #61043Ken NorrenaParticipant
So, here is my latest project.
The 41 Buick vert has been a dream car of mine for many years, so to get this car I had to let my 46/47 Ford vert go ( now beeing built by new owner in Finland)
The Buick arrived here in Norway a couple of weeks ago, just in time for fall/winter garage season. I’ve been working tuning it to run properly, fixing av few leaks and minor mechanical stuff. The chassis looks to be in good shape, so it shouldn’t take long before I can start with some restyling and bodywork.
Since I got the car I have added the correct 1941 Buick grille centrepiece, Lyon wheel covers, some gauges, 1950 Buick horn ring and 1947 Cali plates with 1950 tabs (that’s the year I am going for, )
On the shelf I have a pair of Lorraine spotlights, 49/50 chevrolet bumper and license guards (guards will have taillights and park lights like the Piasano/Barris Ogden Buick)
Plans are to mold the rear fenders, and reshape and mold the front and rear valance. Remove the round taillights. French headlights. Get it up an inch or two in the front, and get the car in primer and drive it next summer.
I am missing a few hard to find parts like exterior mirrors, wing windows, top interior door moldings etc. If any leads please let me know!
Thanks for looking, have a great weekend guys!
September 29, 2018 at 14:57 #61044Ken NorrenaParticipantA few more pictures.
September 29, 2018 at 20:21 #61049Bert GustafssonParticipantCongrats. It doesn’t get much better than a -41 Buick convertible, looking forward to see it in person next summer.
September 29, 2018 at 22:53 #61055Ken NorrenaParticipantThanks Bert!
September 30, 2018 at 07:27 #61060Rik HovingKeymasterVery exciting for you… and us…
This will be so nice… and your plans for it… SPOT ON!
Enjoy the beauty of Customizing
September 30, 2018 at 14:06 #61061TorchieParticipantWatching!
Keep the post coming please.
Torchie
October 1, 2018 at 00:48 #61063TinwolfParticipantCongrats for the score , really sweet , more -41 Buick customs in Scandinavia , looking forwards to see it !
Wolf
October 1, 2018 at 18:20 #61092Ken NorrenaParticipantThanks guys!
Additional plans are to hammer smooth the area on the hood that originally accent the hood spear trim, and weld all holes for the trim on the car, like on the Sam Barris 41. Will be very smooth.
I also have the original front metal convertible top bow, and most of the rack, so there will be a padded lift of top eventually.
October 1, 2018 at 21:24 #61093Dave (a.k.a. rodncustomdreams)ParticipantI too like the direction you are planning – congrats on the new project!
Dave
Jus' creepin' along..
October 2, 2018 at 00:41 #61095TinwolfParticipant“like on the Sam Barris 41”
you mean George Barris 41 Buick Roadmaster
Coming or going Georges -41 Buick is a marvel in streamline design !
October 2, 2018 at 13:17 #61100Ken NorrenaParticipantYes of course Ulf, George’s 41, a little mind slip on my part ?
I love this pic of George getting a ticket, that hood side is soo smooth and flows beautifully into the fender.
And the Vic Grace Buick also had no trim.
October 2, 2018 at 23:17 #61103Quentin HallParticipantCongrats Ken, it appears the Buick is in more than capable hands. Look forward to seeing more progress.
October 2, 2018 at 23:29 #61104Ken NorrenaParticipantThanks Dave and Quentin!
I am really looking forward to dig into this one, the body is a bit ruff in places, so I have my work cut out.
I’ll post some pics as it progresses.
Kenny
October 5, 2018 at 05:58 #61150PalleJParticipantdamn Ken…this is cool. more 40´s Kustoms to Scandinavia. the car is in the right hands for sure
October 5, 2018 at 16:19 #61158Ken NorrenaParticipantThanks Palle!
I plan to steal some tricks from your Cadillac thread regarding making the lucite taillights and wing windows ?
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