tomsupon1 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Hi all. I am looking to find someone who my have the following parts that they re will to sell. Rear window trim and a fuel gauge complete or just a bezel. If you do or know someone who may please let me know. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 As I understand the situation, trim for the rear window originally consisted of a piece of wood in the shape of the window that was covered in headliner fabric. I found some small pieces of wood in my car which I believe to be just that. I am planning to recreate the same for my car in the near future. You may need to do something similar as I have never seen any examples of the original trim available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsupon1 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hi Michael. All my other Windows have metal trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsupon1 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thanks Michael and by the way the body is off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 56 minutes ago, tomsupon1 said: Hi Michael. All my other Windows have metal trim. Same as my car, however the rear window is a different animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsupon1 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hi Michael. Do you have any pictures of the wood you are making for the rear window? I would like to know how you are going to recreate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 At the present time I have not yet started on that task and am uncertain how I will create it. When I do have something I'll post it on the forum. I would like to see how others have addressed this as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfw2 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Hi I will try to get some pictures of my model 68 that is in pieces. I think that the only wood in the body is what's around the rear window. Its in storage about 15 miles away from my house so it might take a couple days to get there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsupon1 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 That would be great Michael and George. Do you guys have any tips on how to get the nails out of the body metal without messing up the medal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfw2 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 pictures of rear window 30 Buick model 68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfw2 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 i have some more but it will not let me post them right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsupon1 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks George. Are all the side windows metal in your car, or wood? And I would like to see more pictures of the rear when you are able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gfw2 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Here are a couple more on the rear window. My doors and quarter windows have metal garnish moldings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfw2 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 passenger door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 George, Thank you for the pictures of the trim around the rear window. Mine is missing and I will need to recreate it. I suspected that was what it looked like and your pictures confirm that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 On 5/29/2016 at 11:31 PM, tomsupon1 said: That would be great Michael and George. Do you guys have any tips on how to get the nails out of the body metal without messing up the medal? Do you have some bad wood that needs to be replaced? In my case I was able to carefully work a common screwdriver that I ground to a sharp edge under the head of the nails and gently remove each one. After getting the heads up I then grabbed hold with pliers and pulled the remainder of the nail out. I experienced no damage to the metal surface at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsupon1 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 George thanks for taking the time to post the pictures of the rear window trim. I am not that far along with my project but I will definately need to pull these up when I get there. Michael yes I have some bad wood that will need to be replaced and I will try your technique for the nails. I first need to remove all the interior trim so I can get a good look at all the wood. I have contacted LeBaron for an interior trim package but Aaron tells me he does not have this model. So I am going to pull it out carefully so he can use it as a template. Is there that much difference between a 40 and 50/60 series interior? you guys have been a great help already and just wanted to say thank you. I am sure I will need some additional help in later months. Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 22 hours ago, tomsupon1 said: George thanks for taking the time to post the pictures of the rear window trim. I am not that far along with my project but I will definately need to pull these up when I get there. Michael yes I have some bad wood that will need to be replaced and I will try your technique for the nails. I first need to remove all the interior trim so I can get a good look at all the wood. I have contacted LeBaron for an interior trim package but Aaron tells me he does not have this model. So I am going to pull it out carefully so he can use it as a template. Is there that much difference between a 40 and 50/60 series interior? you guys have been a great help already and just wanted to say thank you. I am sure I will need some additional help in later months. Take care There is a member of the forum named Dwight Romberger that you might want to contact. I believe that he was able to determine that one of the 1931 models was an exact match for the 1930 40 series sedan and LeBaron has a pattern for that. Not sure which one it was, but I believe Dwight can help you out as he has the same car as yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergioD Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Hi!, do you have the fuel gauge yet? I need the bakelite parts of the steering wheel controls too. Thank you very much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsupon1 Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Hi Sergio. I am still looking for a fuel gauge bezel. I have had no luck finding one yet. What are the bake light parts you are referring to. If it is the control knobs Bob's has them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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