Fr. Buick Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hi, all, hope you can confrm my suspicion...I am restoring my '54 Special, and just recently found Class-Tech-Cars on Ebay, advertising a trunk-board kit for '55-'57 Buick 40/60 sedans and hardtops. You know, the card-board that covers the sides and back of the trunk.Now, if it works on a '55, will it not be identical to a '54 as well? If anyone has purchased their product, I would be grateful to hear your impressions.Thanks, and happy wrenching,Doug Cook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hi Doug.I hope this will help you to see if you can use the Foundation,Rear Compartment in your car. Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Be aware that they are for a sedan and will NOT fit the hardtop Rivieras. I believe the 56 hardtop Riviera kits are coming soon ( 2 door)Ken ( aka Rooster) 1929 / 251954(Ir) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Thanks to you both for the help,Doug Cook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Fusick Auto sells cardboard kits for all the 1954 model Oldsmobiles. Buick uses the same body. They should fit with perhaps minor differences. I bought one for my 55 Olds. It was excellant quality.......Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Finding the correct color or print is the tough part. What do these look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_buick5563 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I sent in my originals to Tim at www.quietridesolutions.com. He made some for me in plastic. Quiet Ride is the company that does the firewalls for Cars Inc. I then sprayed them in a tan color. I know it isn't the way they came from the factory, but, they are plastic so any moisture in the trunk won't cause them to warp. I did this with my package tray, too. So, if you want a package tray or trunk "cardboard" in plastic (for a sedan), check him out. He may have hardtop/conv. patterns for the trunk as well. If you go to him, tell him I sent you there and that you saw it on the Buick Forum. I told him I would spread the word when I had it done.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 The kit for my 55 was heavy die cut card board in a medium brown. All holes were die cut and folds were pre scored/embossed. The fit and finish was excellant. Very unusual for reprojunk. But most of what Fusick sells is well above standard quality.......Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dyna Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Anybody know where you can buy universal panels. Such as the panels used when you make door panels or trunk boards...Cheers Dyna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Any large city should have an uphostery distributor. If you cannot locate in yellow pages call a friendly local uphostery shop and ask where they buy or see if they will order for you. In my area in use J F Hagan in San Antonio, TX.They supply 2 kinds of card board: exterior cardboard used for door panels (very hard to work with and is water resistant) and interior cardboard that I have used for kick panels, package shelf and trunk.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dyna Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 , I'm in the UK and I tried that one.. called around even and the best I can get hold of over the counter and easy is 2mm (that's about 1/10") and thats soft one and not for door panels. What I'm lurking for is a good whole sale supplier in the US since I can as well order quite a few boards. Cheers Dyna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I don't know about "wholesale" but Restoration Specialties & Supplies will sell you all you might want of both painted cowl board or door panel material. Google restorationspecialties.com or 814-467-9842 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kevinshea Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Le Baron Bonney also has cowl board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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