JoelsBuicks Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I am in the process of rewooding my '31 8-67 and there is a body width measurement that I need. I hope that the pics will clearly show what and where to measure. Basically it is a width measurement across the body at the rear door hinge posts. I have this feeling that my unsupported body has "slumped" a little. I'm talking about my car! Thank you,Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envoy_to_the_stars Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'd be happy to get you a measurement from my 31 8-57 if that would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Problem is that I have no idea if it would help. I suppose that in the absence of any other measurement, it would be more than I had. I read my tape measure at 60-1/16" and so if your measurement was ~close~ to that it might be good to know.Let's give this some time and I'll let you know. Thanks so much for your offer to help.Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erndog Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Wow, this is also a need of mine for my 30-61. I don't know how much difference there is between the different models and 30/31 bodies, but anything helps. ...I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Sounds as if you guys need the Body Repair manual. Someone must have one, other wise I see that Faxon have them available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 I have at least two body repair manuals that cover this car and neither gets close to providing the information I need. I'm hoping to get a measurement on a like model.Have you seen manuals that have this kind of information? Perhaps I don't have the right one.Thanks, Joel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacrat Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 i think you need to set the door in,to get square.a car body you always start at the 1/4 panel gap and move forward.maybe follow the curve on the sill also.went to the garage to get a measurment then i rembered the car is geting ineterior .getting old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 I'm still hoping for a measurement from someone who has a '31 - 67. I can always build the door to fit the opening but I'd like to get that opening as right as possible. Without the wood and without the metal brace, the sides are free to move. My doors are, at this time, without any wood and so do not offer any clue as to shape. I'm quickly nearing this decision point so if you know someone with one of these cars, send me a PM with contact information. Thank you,Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envoy_to_the_stars Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) For what it's worth, the width on a Model 57 is 59.5 inches, measured at your points above. I have a Fisher Body manual in the garage, I'll check and see if it has any other info. Edited November 25, 2015 by envoy_to_the_stars (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacrat Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 this is a pic of my sill template ,32 57.if that can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30sclassics Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 My 1931 model 91 measures 59 1/4". My guess is that all Buick Fisher bodies may be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Wow, it looks like you're right, the body dimension transcends the model - at least at this point. I'm very surprised but pleasantly surprised because I am confident that I can use the 59-1/4 or 59-1/2 and be right. On Tuesday, I took another look and using the new wood post that I have made, the metal, when pressed tight against the wood is pulling in slightly on both sides. I'm going to be in good shape. Pacrat, can you do me a favor and post another pic of your sill wood but on the other side? It doesn't look like what I have but I'd still like to see the other side. Thank you all so much for taking the time to measure your cars. You all suspected something that I didn't and I learned something very useful. Joel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacrat Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 some more door sill pics,hope it helps,pacrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Lavoie Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi Joel, On my 1931 model 67 Buick (4 door sedan), the measurement is exactly 60", measured at the same place as you show in your pictures. Hope this helps.CHEERS!Claude Lavoie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erndog Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 So, do you think there is any chance my 1930 Model 61 would be the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Thank you all very much again for your help with my question. Now, I can move forward with confidence about the correct dimension. Pacrat, thank you for the pics. The 32 is significantly different than 31 but I find it interesting that the sill piece is pieced together both in thickness and width. It looks like red oak but hard to tell for sure from the pics. Ernie, after learning that the dimension is the same across the different models, I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same for the 1930. Just a few days ago I found your thread on the AACA forum. You have documented the old wood and I may need to get with you for how the wood was configured at the upper rear and front top where my wood was completely gone. Thanks again, Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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