1941 Buick Super 4-Door Convertible Sedan

Engine & Driveline

The 1941 Buick engine had been painted red, an incorrect color because the car was manufactured prior to November 1940. All ancillary components – starter, generator, regulator, water pump, fuel pump, exhaust system and fuel lines were restored or replaced with new components. This included fabrication of correct exhaust system hangers. The radiator was found partially plugged and it was completely restored. The block cooling passages were substantially plugged; over 5 pounds of rust and sediment were removed. The engine was painted gray, the correct color for early 1941 Buick engines, and all components and fasteners finished in authentically-correct plating or paint.

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1941 Buick engine as received	1941 Buick engine after restoration	Restored engine driver side	Restored engine underside

The transmission was restored cosmetically and the torque ball assembly restored. The rear axle assembly was cleaned and painted. The clutch was inspected and found in good condition, but all clutch ancillaries needed restoration.

1941 Buick rear axle and torque tube	1941 Buick transmission

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