midman Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'm sure someone can help me here. I am slowly disassembling my 1931 Buick for painting. It has a 60's era quickie paint job over the original paint. Anyway, I am looking to get it painted the original color and as close to the original style as possible.My question is on the hood hold downs does anyone know what was painted and what was not in 1931. When the Earl Schive job was done they just painted everything.My guess is the handle/lock and the bottom base are natural or metal/brass and the center tube was body color.Any one out there know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 midman: I have seen these parts plated. I Know on my 1925 Standard the top is plated and the body and base is black. I will ask my friend in our Mason-Dixon club who has 3 1932s as to what he may have. We have to keep you moving so you can make it to the show! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Engle Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 32 Buicks have different hood latches. You will need to look at 1931 and earlier to determine the correct finish.Bob Engle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 If I remember correctly, on my 31-67 the top latch portion was chromed and the body and attachment were painted black originally - but I am trying to remember 55 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 You are correct Don. The top is chromed and bottom is black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midman Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks guys, I guess it's back to the chrome shop :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigersdad Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 This is what the hood latches look like on a 1932 Buick. Chrome. Completely different as Bob Engle stated: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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