….Streamliner.
Haven't had time to read up on this yet. Not sure if it was prototype only, or an actual production car...
Edit~ concept car only. There was just the one prototype done.
Regards,
Doc Sharptail
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| Author: | Doc Sharptail [ Wed May 20, 2020 3:18 am ] |
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….Streamliner. Haven't had time to read up on this yet. Not sure if it was prototype only, or an actual production car... Edit~ concept car only. There was just the one prototype done. Regards, Doc Sharptail |
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| Author: | NebrHogger [ Wed May 20, 2020 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '49 Buick... |
Just think - those fenders and body work were formed by hand. SW |
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| Author: | A square 10 [ Wed May 20, 2020 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '49 Buick... |
looks a bit like a gia design , quite advanced for that time but i like it |
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| Author: | Doc Sharptail [ Fri May 22, 2020 2:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '49 Buick... |
From the bit I was able to quick research on this prototype, the designer did the actual build. Yes, by hand. The body work was done over mandrel type anvils that the designer built himself. The build on this car took a bit better than 2 years. IIRC, power was by a flat head V-8. There were no doors on this single seater~ a step was moulded into the body work on the r/h side of the car. Car was probably quicker than greased lighting, at least on specs  Regards, Doc Sharptail |
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| Author: | A square 10 [ Fri May 22, 2020 10:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '49 Buick... |
beautiful car , i would have loved to drive one , wonder what the cost would have been as a production model ? bet it would have been out of reach for all but the 1%ers |
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| Author: | oldernavy [ Sat May 23, 2020 6:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '49 Buick... |
By the time they add the side view and rear view mirrors, steering wheel and other accessories the car would loose its svelte shape. In addition, I would hate to have to change a rear tire. Just a concept car. Prototypes are expensive, but there are hand built cars that are production cars that are done in similar fashion. The front and rear actually pivoted up to access what was underneath and I think the side view mirrors were part of the windscreen support. Designed and built by Norman Timbs. |
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| Author: | A square 10 [ Sat May 23, 2020 10:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '49 Buick... |
"...Designed and built by Norman Timbs..." i like his style i would be mighty proud to drive one of his designs , im not sure how all of our modern improvement such as turn signals , seat belts and mirrors and such might get incorporated but i dont need air bags - i drive slow these days , that is one beautiful car , and i like the color too |
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| Author: | oldernavy [ Sun May 24, 2020 12:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '49 Buick... |
I don't care how slow or carefully you drive. If someone hits you it would be highly unlikely to get it repaired at a reasonable rate. But then how much would this cost in the first place? Money no object? |
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| Author: | A square 10 [ Sun May 24, 2020 9:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '49 Buick... |
finding tires ? |
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| Author: | oldernavy [ Sun May 24, 2020 11:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '49 Buick... |
White wall tires are still available, but not quite to wide. There are also special paints available to adress the problem. I would think wire spoke wheels would look great on this. |
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| Author: | A square 10 [ Mon May 25, 2020 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '49 Buick... |
yup , me too , i like wire wheels , 
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