Model 56R Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 HiI wonder if there is anyone who knows where I can buyfender skirts for my Buick Super 53 Model 56RHåkan PerssonSweden :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 They show up on eBay every once in a while. They are all aftermarket (Foxcraft, etc) as Buick did not have them as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 What are the dimensions of your rear fender opening?I have a pair of metal (not fiberglass) skirts that I bought years ago at a Buick Nationals. The seller didn't know exactly what year or models they fit since some 1950-1953 Buicks are the same, but I think there is a difference between the Specials and the Super/Roadmaster series.I can dig them out and measure them up to see if they would fit. Al MalachowskiBCA #8965"500 Miles West of Flint" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model 56R Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thank you for your answerI will measure the fenders opening, I 'll be in touch with the dimensions of the opening.Best Regards Håkan Persson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) I had some time to go through my parts and thought these pics might help you out with the dimensions and an idea what I have. These appear to be made by a company that was known by the "HH" moniker rather than the Foxcraft aftermarket brand. They are of heavy-gauge metal (not fiberglass), constructed well, and have heavy-duty hardware. An hour's worth of time with a dolly/hammer should straighten out the minor dent. Otherwise, they are in good shape as you can see. Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" Edited June 27, 2020 by 1953mack (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model 56R Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hi AlThank you for information about your fender skirts , I have the car standing on my other residents I will not be going to be there for two weeks and then I can measure the openings on the rear fender.I am interested to buy them if they fit .What you requested for them and it is possible , and send them to Sweden .Best RegardsHåkan PerssonSweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 PM sent. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Just to update this Thread, the green fender skirts that I posted pictures above of did not match the dimensions for Håkan Persson's 1953 Buick 56R two-door hardtop. I still have them and I don't have any clue what they fit. 1954-1955 Buick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I'm guessing but I think the green ones are aftermarket skirts for a 1949 Buick Super and Roadmaster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I have just purchased the red ones above for my 53 Roadmaster 2 door. Should know if they fit on Monday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) On 6/27/2020 at 4:45 PM, Native said: I have just purchased the red ones above for my 53 Roadmaster 2 door. Should know if they fit on Monday! Are you planning on chrome plating them? You don't see many 1953 Buick Roadmasters with painted fender skirts on them because of the lower-fender stainless steel trim panels. Your pics look questionable to me as to whether they will fit although they could be a different aftermarket brand.. As a side note, if you're looking for a set of lower-fender stainless steel trim panels or interior window trim, let me know. Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" Edited June 29, 2020 by 1953mack (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Al, I'm not sure if you received my message? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 These are NOS Foxcraft skirts that were in the original sealed box marked to fit the 53 Buick. They do not fit my 53 Roadmaster 2door. Any idea what they might fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 @NativeIt may help to see the skirts in the wheel opening. Can you prop one up and get a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Since the box was labeled "1953 Buick" and they don't fit the Roadmaster 70-Series/Super 50-Series models that are the same, you're down to the only remaining 1953 Series — the 40 Series Models. Try to get a dimension from a 1953 Buick Special 40-Series (U.S.A.) or 1953 Buick Custom 40-Series (Canada) owner to verify if what you have would fit their Model with the rear-quarter panels (not bolted-on fenders). As a last resort, a member of the J.C. Whitney or Roy Warshawsky fan club might have the answer for you. Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Thanks Al. 33 inches end to end on the skirts which fits my opening well. its the curves that just dont work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 These are NOS Foxcraft skirts that were in the original sealed box marked to fit the 53 Buick. They do not fit my 53 Roadmaster 2door. Any idea what they might fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 If those are on the proper side, I might suggest a 49 4 dr Super, although I wonder if they will also fit a 53 4 dr super? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 here is a 53 Special 4 dr. The curvature looks closer except that in your picture the skirts look to be on the wrong side of the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1949 Buick Super & Roadmaster factory skirts were held on by bolts at the rear, there are no 1949 Buick skirts listed in Foxcraft catalogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Passenger side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Passenger leading edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Have you tried looking for a stamped alpha-numeric code on your skirts? The following was taken off a H.A.M.B. forum: . . . Foxcraft stamped most of their skirts on the flare on the bottom of the skirts. One side will be on the bottom of the flare and the other on the inside. They used codes like: cws57 for 1957 Chevrolet / fws57-57-58 for Ford / dws –Dodge / pws- Plymouth, and similar codes for others. There are exceptions to every rule however . . . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 14 minutes ago, 1953mack said: Have you tried looking for a stamped alpha-numeric code on your skirts? The following was taken off a H.A.M.B. forum: . . . Foxcraft stamped most of their skirts on the flare on the bottom of the skirts. One side will be on the bottom of the flare and the other on the inside. They used codes like: cws57 for 1957 Chevrolet / fws57-57-58 for Ford / dws –Dodge / pws- Plymouth, and similar codes for others. There are exceptions to every rule however . . . As always for me I am the exception! I cant see any stamping at all inside or out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 In my experiences some of the Foxcraft skirts have stampings and some of them don't. The marks are always worth looking for and can sometimes provide an accurate I.D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 On 7/14/2020 at 6:34 PM, Native said: Any thoughts gang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 9/16/2014 at 2:02 PM, Model 56R said: Hi I wonder if there is anyone who knows where I can buy fender skirts for my Buick Super 53 Model 56R Håkan PerssonSweden :cool: On 7/12/2020 at 7:59 AM, Native said: These are NOS Foxcraft skirts that were in the original sealed box marked to fit the 53 Buick. They do not fit my 53 Roadmaster 2door. Any idea what they might fit? FWIW: found this ad on eBay this morning . . . https://www.ebay.com/itm/1950-53-Buick-Fender-Skirts-New-Steel-Super-And-Roadmaster/363071129908?hash=item5488b9c934:g:KG4AAOSwVVlcZGMx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) Will these fit? I'm pretty sure these are the same as I have on my 1950 Super Jetback. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1950-1951-1952-1953-Buick-Roadmaster-Super-Accessory-Fender-Skirts-BOS-53/154051000582?hash=item23de27b906:g:62EAAOSw8RtfPAGQ Edited August 18, 2020 by 50jetback (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Uggh, yes and they sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireballV8 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Hi Native I still have the fiberglass ones I had sent you the photos of. I don't think I will use them. Do you want to put those on until you find the correct ones? Thx Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 A bit rough but I don't think there will be a bidding war for them!! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-Extra-Rough-1950-Buick-Rear-Fender-Skirts-OEM-Flush-Mount-FREE-SHIPPING/313366481511?hash=item48f6190a67:g:XS0AAOSwhZFf6Swm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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