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1948 Buick Roadmaster 2dr Sedanette on 2040-cars
Year:1948
Mileage:101480
Color:
Location:
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:2DR SEDANETTE
Engine:320 Straight Eight
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:2DR SEDANETTE
Engine:320 Straight Eight
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 00000000
Year: 1948
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Buick
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Roadmaster
Trim: MODEL 76S
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Mileage: 101,480
Exterior Color: TWO TONE GRAY
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Buick
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Roadmaster
Trim: MODEL 76S
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Mileage: 101,480
Exterior Color: TWO TONE GRAY
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This Buick is in good condition, runs and drives well. It does have one dent in the right front fender, some spots of the paint is chipping."
Up for auction is my 1948 Buick Roadmaster 2 Dr Sedanette, I've owned this Buick 38 years. It was always a sentimental car because my Dad had a 42 Roadmaster. My older brother and I restored it together, I couldn't wait for my Dad to see it. I took my Dad for little rides before it was completed. The paint and interior was completed in June of 1978. I was so excited for my Dad to see it when we picked it up from the paint and interior shops. In October of 1978 my Dad passed away. I lost interest in working on it any more. But I could never part with it, I did little things with it on and off. I took it to a show 3 years ago and won a trophy! I replaced the engine in 2008, all the shocks, new radial tires, and battery and promised my wife I would sell it after that. Never the less I couldn't do it. The brother that helped me to get it to look like it does always was on me to use it, and do the little things it needs. I just had no self esteem to do anything. I do realize if I let it sit any longer it won't be good for the car. It's time for a new home. The restoration you see of the Buick is what I could afford at the time. The car is not chopped in any way, it will need a carburetor. Although it can be driven to California from here in Pennsylvania. This Buick does not run hot in the summer, I have a 195 degree thermostat in it. On the hot summer days on the highways at 65 and 70 MPH the coolant temperature runs at 200 degrees, in town in traffic it runs around 190 degrees. The oil pressure is above normal, I run Mobil 1 10 W 30 Synthetic oil in the engine, and it doesn't run out! I bought the engine on eBay in Massachusetts. The man I bought it from wanted to put the engine in a Buick Special. It's too long it won't fit. The engine was completely overhauled with .030 pistons. When I got the engine home I pulled all the spark plugs and turned it over by hand. I could see the tops of each piston as they came to the top dead center mark were brand new, and I could see the (.030) stamp marking. I replaced the fuel pump, and what I could see in the oil pan was like the tops of the pistons, new! Under the valve cover was the same way. It is a 48 engine, I checked the serial number. It's a solid lifter motor which it should be for the manual transmission. When I replaced the engine, I didn't have a gasket for the front of the transmission. Since then I did get the new gaskets it needs but they're still in the package they came in. It does drip a little oil between the transmission and bell housing. (I would check the transmission before using the car, it would take about 5 ounces of oil) The torque ball also need to be repacked, I have all what is needed for that as well. Cosmetically the car needs some TLC as you can see. The paint is Acrylic Lacquer, (the car was originally black, but I liked the two tone gray) it does have some spider webs in the paint here and there. All the lights and signals work, inside everything works except for the clock. The radio does work if I hook it up to an external antenna. The radio is from a 53 Special which were still 6 volt cars. The tires and shocks have about 2,000 miles on them and so does the engine. If you have any question please ask before bidding, serious bidders only. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, set the time and date and I will be here to assist the shipper. At auctions end I would need a non refundable deposit of $500.00 A Pay Pal account required. Thank you for looking and good luck to you.
On Oct-09-13 at 19:27:18 PDT, seller added the following information:
I for got to mention the exhaust manifold has a crack on the center section, I do have a brand new center section, it will go with the car.
On Oct-09-13 at 19:45:12 PDT, seller added the following information:
Also the braking system is perfect! Everything was replaced in 2001. Rebuilt master cylinder, two new rear wheel cylinders, two front rebuilt wheel cylinders, and two flex lines at the front wheels, the system was flushed and added DOT 5, silicone based brake fluid. It does not attract moisture. A lot of classic owners use the DOT 5.
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