Dan O Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I need a decent straight lid to replace lid on my convertible - I believe the fourdoor or Riviera lid will work too. I am located in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 No. The convertible lid is convertible only.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBRMD Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Also: I believe there were two possible lids for the convert, an "early" one that had a lower profile, and a "later" one that was higher and boxier for more trunk volume; the latter appears to be the more common one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 There are 1 and second type. Super Conv.4567=56C will fit, Roadmaster 4767=76C will fit, and Roadmaster Riviera 4737=76R will fit.But there also seems to be a different hinge on the late models too.To be sure take a look at any 1950s parts book.Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 There are 1 and second type. Super Conv.4567=56C will fit, Roadmaster 4767=76C will fit, and Roadmaster Riviera 4737=76R will fit.But there also seems to be a different hinge on the late models too.To be sure take a look at any 1950s parts book.Leif in Sweden.Thanks Leif and everyone. It is the latter boxy type. Mine got smashed in an enclosed trailer by the shipper. I still need one if anyone out there has one. From a Super or a Roadmaster rag-top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 There was, in fact, an early and a late trunklid for a '49 Roadmaster, and the trunk handles do not interchange. The early trunklid may have been shared with a '48 as it looked like a '48, but it did not allow enough trunk space, so during the year they brought out a higher somewhat squared off trunk lid so as to make stacking luggage easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 There is a 1949 Riviera being parted out - ad - on Kansas City Craigs List, under Auto Parts.Call Tom at 913-302-0518Thanks so much! That's what makes this such a great forum. He has one but it might take awhile to get it I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest huskerman Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 If you aren't able to work out a deal with Tom. You may want to try a gentleman out of Minnesota who has several late 1940's Buick Convertibles. His name is Jared: 612-206-0074Best Regards,Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Seems to be in very short supply. I have found one rusty lid and am not enthused about it. Are you guys positive the four door won't fit? Looks the same to me. Someone mentioned a 1948 lid as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Positive. If you have a rusty lid, you might could cut/weld portions from a 4dr lid to the convertible lid. Welcome to 40's convertible ownership!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest huskerman Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Here is a '48 you could check on. Not sure if it's a convertible lid, though....[TABLE=width: 100%]<tbody>[TR][TD]YearPartModel[/TD][TD]Description[/TD][TD]DamageCode[/TD][TD]Part Grade[/TD][TD]Stock#[/TD][TD]USPrice[/TD][TD]Dealer Info[/TD][TD]Distmile[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]1948Lid/GateBuick[/TD][TD]PRIMER[/TD][TD=align: center]2R3[/TD][TD=align: center]C3hrs[/TD][TD]4029[/TD][TD=align: center]$Call[/TD][TD]North Smithfield Auto Recycling, Inc. USA-RI(North-Smithfield) Request_Quote 1-401-766-5422 Request_Insurance_Quote[/TD][/TR]</tbody>[/TABLE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hanson Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I don't think it fits but I have a 1946 to 1948 Buick convertible trunk lid.John Hanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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