1949 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster Convertible Hunting Sedan

This vehicle, called El Kineno, was built on a 1949 Buick Roadmaster model Dyna flow frame for Congressman Richard M. Kleberg Sr. It was designed by Buick and the GM styling section. A 1949 frame was cut by 5 1/4 inches to a 121 inches. A large rear overhang boosts bumper-to-bumper length to 213 inches while the height is 6 inches greater. Chassis and body members have additional bracing to accommodate an empty weight of 5,464 pounds. Axle shafts and steering components are made of nickel-chrome moly steel and shot peened for extra strength. An extra heavy-duty radiator core was provided. A 1 1/2 gallon storage tank was mounted over the engine to provide extra cooling water storage. Extra hood openings above the grill provide 35 square inches of additional aperture for air entry. The hood, doors and deck lid are made of aluminum alloy and the rear quarter panels are 20-gauge steel. The 15 by 8.90 six ply tires are the size of light truck tires.