Parts for 63 Special

I have a 63 Special that my Grandma bought new in 63, and it was my first car when I was 16. I'm restoring it, but I need new kick panels. I've looked everywhere but can't find them. Do any of you know where I might find them? I also can't find new wheel cylinders, just rebuild kits.

Thanks for your help.

Dennis

You have to make the new kick panels yourself--won't find them anywhere. Buy a sheet of painted cowlboard from Restoration Specialties & Supply in Windber, PA (they are on the internet) and cut it to size using your old ones as a pattern. Then cut out the hole for the vents and carefully screw them onto the new panel. New wheel cylinders may be hard to find. The old ones aren't that hard to rebuild. NAPA has a lot of new wheel cylinders for older cars, but may not have these, since the cars were only made for three years in that size (1961-1963). You also need to join the Buick Club of America, which will be helpful in finding parts for your car.

Pete Phillips, BCA #7338

Leonard, Tx