FireballV8 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hello EveryoneSo I finally found a 1957 Buick Caballero to restore and bought it last Saturday, the car was apart and missing items and I need the following:Tail gate hinge and all hardware and supportsLift gate hardware and the supportslift gate inner trim pieces (garnish mouldings)Rear side window garnish mouldingsThe rear seat it is a split seat and I have pieces of it, but missing a lot.one Caballero badge off the rear doorThe stainless trim off the roof and lift gate (the spears) Any help greatly appreciated.Thank YouSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 1957 57 Buick Caballero Wagon Parts Car or Builder | eBayCurrently on ebay, but no photos. I have bought parts from this guy before, so I can vouch for his credibility.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338Leonard, Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireballV8 Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Thanks PeteI will give him a call.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Hmm, we've got a parts car here with a "bent roof" and a $995 opening on eBay. No bids so far and 3 days left in the sale. Interesting to watch where this goes.STEVE, if this car has what you need and is on the right side of the continent (south west Montana), $1000 wouldn't be outrageous, I guess. If it's always been a Montana car, there's a good chance it won't be terribly rusty. Please keep us posted as you get into your Caballero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireballV8 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Hi RobI agree $1000 is a bit much since there would probably be $1200 shipping to California, I paid less for the one I bought and it is in pretty decent shape, but since it was a project bits and pieces are missing. I think I have to piece it together a few pieces at a time. Thank YouSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Steve,If you run across a left-hand floor-to-seat-cushion brace that the back seat cushion pivots on, I need one for my '58 wagon. '57 and '58 wagons are the same with this part.Pete Phillips1958 model 49-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Still no bids and two days to go. Freman's Auto is a major old car wrecking yard, so if this wagon doesn't sell, they'd probably be happy to sell parts. If you're within a couple of days drive of Whitehall MT, just east of Butte, it'd be worth a very scenic trip to pull the parts you need, if the shop allows that. Trouble is, it's going to be winter 'round there for the next 3 or 4 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailfins Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 i have 2 liftgate shells from 57-58 buick wagons+xtra iterior garnish and ext stainless trimpm me a list of specific parts u needi need the side cargo glass for my projectsan carlos,calif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame30 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I have a set of roof and liftgate stainless, the spears, in pretty good condition. Also the stainless that goes on before the roof rails (I think it is for a wagon). If interested, send me an email. Cheers. Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero dirk Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 i have 2 liftgate shells from 57-58 buick wagons+xtra iterior garnish and ext stainless trimpm me a list of specific parts u needi need the side cargo glass for my projectsan carlos,califHi I am looking for a 57 Caballero liftgate shell. Mine has a nasty dent right at the top corner that is gonna be time consuming to fix. If you have a good shell, or know someone, that would be helpful. Thanks Dirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailfins Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 have one shell left,and lots of trim,call me 415 2971226 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero dirk Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thank you, I just bought one from California for $100. However I am sure I will need more parts & trim and will keep you on my radar. Thanks again for the quick response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero dirk Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I have a set of roof and liftgate stainless, the spears, in pretty good condition. Also the stainless that goes on before the roof rails (I think it is for a wagon). If interested, send me an email. Cheers. Michael.Hi Michael, realize this post is kinda old but do you still have a complete set of 57 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon sweep spears and the 9 stainless strips (about 5' long each) for this car? What else do you have for this wagon? If so could you send a pic to me dirk.vanderhulst@gmail.com Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero dirk Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Does anybody know where to get after market glove boxes for year 57 buick? I found one for my 57 Special Convertible but lost the name and place I got it from.THX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero dirk Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 have one shell left,and lots of trim,call me 415 2971226I am looking for 57 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon sweep spears and the 9 stainless roof strips (each about 5' long each) for this car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) I have the glove box, assuming you are talking about the inner liner, not the outer door. It has had a piece broken off and glued back on, so I guess it depends on how badly you need one. $7.50 plus the postage if you want it.I also have a lot of 1957 sweep spear moldings but they are not identified as to what cars they came off of. Probably have more than a whole set.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338Leonard, Texas Edited January 13, 2015 by Pete Phillips (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero dirk Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I have the glove box, assuming you are talking about the inner liner, not the outer door. It has had a piece broken off and glued back on, so I guess it depends on how badly you need one. $7.50 plus the postage if you want it.I also have a lot of 1957 sweep spear moldings but they are not identified as to what cars they came off of. Probably have more than a whole set.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338Leonard, Texas Thanks Pete,<o:p></o:p> I am waiting to hear back from classicbuicks.com who mentioned that they may get the 57 glove box liners in Dec 2014. If it's negative I/m definitely interested; is it besides the re-glued part in sturdy shape?<o:p></o:p> Re the 57 sweep spears I believe all 57 Buick 4-door models had the same design (correct me if I am wrong!). There should be 1 piece for the front fender, 1 piece for the front door, 2 pieces for the rear door (the v-shaped "spear point" which has a splice right in the point) and 1 piece for the rear fender. So for left and right 10 pieces total. If you look up any picture of a 57 Caballero on the internet it should be easy to figure out if you have those. If so could you shoot a picture to dirk.vanderhulst@gmail.com? Thanks Dirk<o:p></o:p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero dirk Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Pete, classicbuicks.com's answer was negative, so yes I'll take the glove box liner.you can email me regarding payment. thx Dirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballero dirk Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Hi I'm looking for the 9 pieces of roof trim for a 57 Caballero, do you have any or maybe know someone that has those? THX Dirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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