Windlace Trim on 1960 Electra Sedan (4719)

[JanZverina]

Can anyone tell me if the windlace trim (the woven fabric interior edging around upper door openings) extends all the way down the A-pillar from the roof to the front doorsills/kickpanel area? Mine come from the headliner above the front door window, but end at about the middle of the vent windows (half-way down the windshield pillars on both the driver and pass. sides) which looks odd. It's a six-window pillar sedan, body style 4719. Thanks!

[JoelsBuicks]

My 60 Electra 4719 has excellent original interior. The windlace is continuous from the center pillar, across the top of the window and down to the floor, ending about 2 inside the front end of the door sill.

[JanZverina]

Thanks! I found an excellent match for the windlace at SMS Auto Fabrics in Oregon if you are unfamilar with that source. It is a copperish rust color, same as the the 'cordoveen' fabric/vinyl seats. Dash, door panels and carpets are a cordovan (dark reddish brown) color.

[Guest 70 Electra]

Jan,

I got your email on this. Before responding, I wanted to look at my collection of GM factory photos, taken in 1960, showing the inside of various production 60 Buicks.

From these original factory photos, I can confirm that "yes", the fabric windlace on your 4719 sedan should extend all the way down to the carpet/sill plate.

Because the fabric windlace (hardtop cars used vinyl windlace) deteriorated so quickly, I assume yours simply fell off or was pulled off when it was old.

Hope this helps,

Greg