A DESIGN FLAW, THE 1929 BUICK
Posted by James on October 20, 2011 · 12 Comments
1929 BUICK’S WERE NOT THAT POPULAR BECAUSE OF THE BULGING SIDES OF THE BODIES. THENCE THEY WERE CALLED “PREGNANT” BUICKS. THE TOTAL BUICK LINE PREVIOUSLY THOUGH WAS GAINING IN SALES YEAR AFTER YEAR. THE ENGINE USED WAS A 6 CYLINDER, 90 AND A HALF BHP THAT DELIVERED 2800 RPM. THE PISTON DISPLACEMENT IS 309 CID. THE CARBURETOR WAS THE MARVEL AUTOMATIC BRAND WITH A BUILT IN MANUAL HEAT CONTROL. CRANKCASE VENTILATION WAS FORCED VENTILATION. THE WHEELBASE WAS 128 AND 3/4 INCHES WITH A FRONT TREAD OF 56 AND A QUARTER INCHES AND A REAR TREAD OF 58 INCHES. SO THE TURNING RADIUS WAS 44 FEET. LUBRICATION SYSTEM WAS PRESSURE TO CONNECTING RODS, ROCKER ARMS, AND CRANKSHAFT. BUICKS HAVE GREAT ENGINEERING, GREAT BUILD QUALITY AND GAINED A REPUTATION WHICH LED TO INCREASING SALES YEAR AFTER YEAR. HOWEVER, THE BUICK DESIGNERS THAT CREATED THAT BLOATED LOOK FOR THE ’29 MODEL YEAR REALIZED THEIR MISTAKE AND TRIMMED THE FAT OFF THE BODY FOR 1930. NOW, THE BEST PLACE TO VIEW THE ROLL OF FAT ON THIS BUICK IS FROM THE REAR. NOTICE RIGHT BELOW THE BELT LINE, THE LOVE HANDLE ON THE BODY THAT TAPERS DOWN TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. THAT’S WHAT PEOPLE THEN DIDN’T LIKE. ONE DOESN’T SEE TO MANY TWENTY NINES AROUND SO THIS RESTORED EXAMPLE IS A RARE ONE TO SEE. VIEWING THE VIDEO, NOTICE THE WOODEN ARTILLERY WHEELS WITH THE NICKEL HUBCAPS, THE SMALL PARKING LIGHTS MOUNTED ON THE COWL, THE WOOD STEERING WHEEL WITH THE THROTTLE HANDLE IN THE MIDDLE, AND THE FLOWER VASE MOUNTED JUST INSIDE THE BACK …
@dambram You’re the lucky one. I never rode in a car from the twenties much less this sharp Buick. I’m glad you enjoyed this Buick.
Thanks for the video, I went for a ride in one of these about 15 years ago when I was a 12 year old boy; it is a beautiful motor.
@dreamsfgh Yes, today it’s a beautiful Buick. But then, for some reason, back then, people didn’t like this pregnant Buick that much. Sales figures prove it. 1930 was a better design and sales increased.
Not popular? who wouldnt want that beauty sat in their garage?
@The850r I don’t know how much the restoration cost of this Buick, for it does not belong to me. However, I do know about such things and this superior restoration probably cost about $ 35,000. Complete body rework, new replacement parts, new interior, tires, brake rebuild, new wiring, engine and transmission rebuild, and paint. This Buick was restored top to bottom, front to back. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
How much did this car cost in this condition. I have a car like this but not restoration
@ilililhy Do you think I make these historic statements up? I don’t know everything about every car but I do know this for a fact. These 29 Buicks were known as the “pregnant Buicks” because of the bulge on the body belt. SO, I say to you that this isn’t some bullshit made up. Look it up for yourself. And this is a special and beautiful car and I enjoyed sharing it with you.
Bulging sides? bull crap,who says? alsome looking ride,you see very few of them in person running around the streets or at shows,that makes them the more special.
It is a great car! Great restoration job. Thanks for viewing. Subscribe to my videos and continue to see a new video every week on rare, restored, or original survivor cars and trucks.
Great Car!!! A Masterpiece in my favorite color!!! Thanks for sharing.
3rdStreet, thanks again for your kind comments. This Buick has been restored so well it looks brand new.
Love that car!