DBT Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Hi - my 90L does not have side mount trim "buick" trim labels. I have looked at a few photos of other 90s and they dont seem to have the label as well. Is that right? The matter is slightly further complicated by the fact that mine is a Mclaughlin-Buick too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Hi - my 90L does not have side mount trim "buick" trim labels. I have looked at a few photos of other 90s and they dont seem to have the label as well. Is that right? The matter is slightly further complicated by the fact that mine is a Mclaughlin-Buick too... Those are for small series cars only not for Roadmasters and Limited which just have a half moon (a limiter more than half) stainless trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevesbuicklimo Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 1936 Mclaughlin side mount trim not sure if they are the same as a 38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Those are 36 only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RonJar Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 1936 Mclaughlin side mount trim not sure if they are the same as a 38. This is what I have on my 38 Century.RonJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBT Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Looking at brochures it does seem that its just the chrome ring with no Buick badge accross the middle. Its hard to be sure from the picture though as the spare tyre sits quite low on the 90 so its good to get affirmation there isnt meant to be a BUICK badge there. Thanks everyone for the responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 47jag Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 David,My '38 Model 90L has the 'half moons' but I'm sure there are holes for the trims that you have shown. I'll check tomorrow in the daylight.Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 47jag Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 David,There are holes for half moons only. I have one of the trims that you showed but they are curved and the side cover is flat between the half moons. There is on puzzle tho' and it's a hole in the centre of the side panel. What goes in there? I'm in the process of getting all the bit of mine gathered together so that I can sell it. I've come to the realisation that I'll never finish this car so I mightb as well get rid. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Attached is a photo of a Roadmaster / Limited sidemount cover face. The "hole" in the center is for a pad to prevent the cover from rubbing the fender. No one currently reproduces these. Thanks to another member I learned that the 1" felt furniture slider things available at most home improvement stores and Target and Wal-Mart , etc are a good replacement. You have to be a pack so you'll have spares. They are self adhesive backed. The other BCA Member noted he used 2 on top of each other per side. I found rather thick ones and didn't feel the need to double up. I did not however find them in black (what I assumed the correct color should be). I happened to have some fabric color dye in black in a spray can so I used that to color the felt. I have one side installed and this side is yet to be installed. The installed side seems to work fine, the cover is separated from the fender. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBT Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Brian, Thanks and my cover looks exactly the same. Regarding the felt in my ignorance I have used the very same product you referred to but placed them on the fender bay walls rather than the side mount itself. The effect seems to be the same with no rubbing or scratches now. I I am missing the chrome centre strip though on the driver's side mount - which is proving hard to source! Art, Thanks for your note - Looks like its half moons only!Quick snap of the old girl outside Raffles for a wedding - sidemount halfmoons on display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 ...I'm in the process of getting all the bit of mine gathered together so that I can sell it. I've come to the realisation that I'll never finish this car so I might as well get rid.Being RHD, Australia may be a market for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mmdowd Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hi 47 jagI am restoring my 39 Buick sedanI inherited a set of front guards with indents to take the spares but no coversI also have no supports for the guards. There are no 6 wheel Buicks in my area to have a look at so I could fabricate them, just a photo of one of these supports would be very helpful.I am told the 38 are different from the 39's. I was hoping in this bog and fiberglass world they could be modifidI am in Australia, I take it you are in America ?mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 47jag Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Dave,I've sent you a PMArt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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