Section 1 · Pages 11–74 (64 pages)

Body

From the 1942 Buick Shop Manual

The enlarged 1942 body section opens with welding-line and interior drawings of the Fisher-built sedan and coupe bodies, then covers body mounting and shimming, cowl ventilation, windshield sealing, glove compartment door, door construction, hinges, locks and remote control mechanism, door window glass and ventilators, the numbered body parts removal operations, headlining, seat adjusters, the convertible coupe power-operated top and its care, the Series 90 center partition window, door and hood alignment, water and dust leak testing, sealers and cleaning fluids, and paint conditioning on new cars.

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What this section covers

  • Welding lines and body construction
  • Door hardware, locks and glass
  • Body parts removal operations
  • Convertible power-operated top
  • Door and hood alignment
  • Water and dust leaks
Year
1942
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Special Series 40-A and 40-B, Super Series 50, Century Series 60, Roadmaster Series 70, Limited Series 90
Publication
BPS-1.27
Pages
350

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 0Introduction and General Informationpp. 1–10
  2. 1Bodypp. 11–74
  3. 2Framepp. 75–80
  4. 3Chassis Suspensionpp. 81–90
  5. 4Rear Axlepp. 91–107
  6. 5Brakespp. 108–117
  7. 6Enginepp. 118–140
  8. 6Engine Oiling Systempp. 141–144
  9. 6Engine Cooling Systempp. 145–150
  10. 6Manifolds and Heat Controlpp. 151–154
  11. 6Carburetion, Air Cleaner and Fuel Pumppp. 155–184
  12. 6Clutchpp. 185–195
  13. 6Engine Specificationspp. 196–201
  14. 7Transmission and Universal Jointpp. 202–217
  15. 8Fuel Tank and Exhaust Systempp. 218–221
  16. 9Steeringpp. 222–233
  17. 10Wheels and Tirespp. 234–240
  18. 11Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 241–244
  19. 12Electrical Systempp. 245–311
  20. 12Sonomatic Radio Installation and Servicepp. 312–336
  21. 12Electrical Specificationspp. 337–340
  22. 14AccessoriesA list of 1942 Buick accessories, with installation instructions said to come in each package, and a description of the new under-seat car heater, standard on Series 90, with its fresh air tube, blower and automatic car temperature control valve.pp. 341–342
  23. 15Dimensional Drawingspp. 343–346
  24. 15Tightening SpecificationsTorque wrench readings in foot-pounds for typical engine, chassis, brake, axle and steering bolt applications.pp. 347–347
  25. IndexAlphabetical subject index with section page numbers.pp. 348–350

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