michaelod Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I am in the process of painting my 1930 Buick model 68 and am wondering what is the correct color for the rear wheelwells (area of lower body behind the rear fenders)? I currently have the fenders removed which will be painted black as original, however I am not sure whether the wheelwells are suppose to be painted body color or black the same as the fenders. Any help would be appreciated.Thanks,Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm curious to see what the answer is on this. When I had my car restored, we left that area the body color. Honestly, I didn't think about it at the time. I believe it was painted black before the restoration but the car had been repainted once before, so it wasn't original. I'll see if I can find a "before" picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hopefully someone will know the answer to this question. I am in a similar situation as you. The body of my car was originally Regalis Maroon with black fenders. When I purchased the car it had been resprayed all black, so I am unclear as to what the color of the area in question originally was. Seems like someone should know as I would expect Buick to follow the same guidelines for painting this area over a period of at least several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 My 1928 Roadster and 1930 Sedan were both painted black in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks Stuart.Can I assume the original color of the body of your car(s) was something other than black?Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks Stuart.Can I assume the original color of the body of your car(s) was something other than black?MichaelYes, neither was all black.Have attached some photos of the area on panels from a 1929 54CCX which I recently retrieved after 50 years in a shed. The panels have been painted with a brush but the area inside the wheel wells is original paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Glad to finally know the truth although it is rather painful at this point. Unfortunately they have already been painted cherry red and the body was just married to the chassis last week. My painter will not happy with the change, but such is life...Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Michael,When you go over to give the painter the "good news" take some pictures. We can only wait so long!Stuart,If there is a frame that goes with that '29 roadster, I see a speedster in your future!Dwight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Dwight,I forgot to take my camera with me last week to take pictures of the progress. Basically most of the car is still in primer at this point other than the firewall and rear wheel wells. They wanted to get the body married to the chassis first due to the potential for scratches that might occur in the process. My car had a serious problem with sagging doors on both sides which needed to be corrected. This is pretty common in coupes since the doors are generally wider/heavier than other models. As you a probably aware there is in the Fisher Body Manual a procedure describing the solution for this. The process involves using hardwood shims of varying thickness at the appropriate body bolt locations and shimming based upon the distance and direction the door is out of square with the body itself. One then torques down all the body bolts and checks for fit. It is a trial-and-error process until the correct alignment is achieved. It took them 5 iterations but they did get the doors adjusted dead on and I am very pleased with the fit. Sure enough a little bit of scratching to the primer did occur, but now the car is ready for final paint.Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Michael,Sounds like a good job on the doors. I was able to adjust mine close before the topcoat, but not as good as they should be. I have to loosen the body bolts to slip the splash aprons into place, so I get another chance next month at getting it right.Your coupe is going to look sweet painted red.Dwight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Stuart,If there is a frame that goes with that '29 roadster, I see a speedster in your future!DwightDwight,Yes, complete car minus the body wooden frame which was a meal for termites about 40 years ago!!Rare car - 1929 54CCX which is a convertible coupe ( not roadster ) built on the 129" Master chassis - trying to convince myself I should restore it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) So many cars. So little garage space.That would be impressive. I can't tell from the picture. Would the 54CCX have a back seat? Edited January 30, 2013 by Dwight Romberger (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 So many cars. So little garage space.That would be impressive. I can't tell from the picture. Would the 54CCX have a back seat?Have a rumble seat - photos show a restored 1929 54CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks Stuart. That is an impressive car with excellent proportions.Dwight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 I'm guessing the car was towed just after the pictures were taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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