Guest BJM Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I am looking at a 36 Roadmaster 4 door sedan project and the seller says it is missing the seats, taken out years ago as part of an abandoned project. Should this be a deal breaker due to scarcity?Also, missing the radio. 57,000 mile car, starts and runs, and clutch/transmission work but no seats and no radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Radio is no problem - frequently on ebay from $200 to $400 or deletes are available ( I've got a spare you can have for postage ).Seats are a different story.My 1936 Century Convertible Coupe had the wrong front seat, but I managed to source brackets, springs etc and templates to built a correct new one as they are constructed from timber with steel brackets.With the Century I was lucky as the same split back seat is used in all 2 door Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs and Chevs (probably Caddy and La Salle as well ) - so this gave me a good number of potential doner makes. The stuff I eventually got was from a 1936 Pontiac 2 door sedan ).Not sure what other makes would have the same seats as a Roadmaster, possibly Caddy?. Seats from later model Roadmasters won't fit as I think they went to steel framework in the seats by 1937.Although it doesn't seem a big deal I think you will have trouble sourcing CORRECT seats for the car. But of course it all depends on what the purchase price is - get the car at the right price and you can afford to come up with some solution I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 StuartThanks. This is a purchase for me. I hope to have the car here in Iowa mid summer (for us) It is a 36 Roadmaster 4 door sedan. No sidemounts. I'll work on the seats (obtaining) immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldenguy Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 BJM-- I think I may be able to help you out on the seats. I definitly know I have a spare front frame and cushion. Not sure on rear and I am along way from my storage. I will try to get info to you next week. The radio should be a fairly easy find unless you must have the deluxe. There are two models shown in the accessories catalog. And of course the deluxe one is my choice for a better balanced dashboard. Congratulations on your purchase, the '36 is my favorite pre war Buick and the fresh inclusion of the 80 series into CCCA makes a sweeter deal. Send me a PM and I will get my Email address to you. ---Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 BJM-- I think I may be able to help you out on the seats. I definitly know I have a spare front frame and cushion. Not sure on rear and I am along way from my storage. I will try to get info to you next week. The radio should be a fairly easy find unless you must have the deluxe. There are two models shown in the accessories catalog. And of course the deluxe one is my choice for a better balanced dashboard. Congratulations on your purchase, the '36 is my favorite pre war Buick and the fresh inclusion of the 80 series into CCCA makes a sweeter deal. Send me a PM and I will get my Email address to you. ---BobHow good is this Forum!!!Problem solved Brian - another great Buick to find its way back on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Bryan,This should fit nicely!1936 Buick Radio, Part Number 980526, Complete w/Knobs | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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