1958 Buick kick panels

[dei]

My '58 Special has well worn kick panels and would like to know if there is anyone that offers these or can suggest what to do to replace them?

 

 

It is a thick black plain cardboard type material. The other side I don't have as a pattern and is more complicated due to the heater box and hose.

 

Thanks for any suggestions.

[Pete Phillips]

It's called "painted cowlboard" and it is available in 4' by 6' sheets in various colors from Restoration Specialties & Supply, Inc., of Windber, PA. You buy a sheet or two and cut it out yourself, using the old one as a pattern. The passenger side one is more difficult due to the bends for the heater ducts, but I used three pieces and duct-taped them all together. Is holding so far, but I haven't used the car much, either.

Pete Phillips, BCA #7338

Leonard, TX.

1958 model 49-D

and other Buicks...

[dei]

Thanks Pete.

Because I don't have the passenger side it's going to be like you state, difficult.

You don't have anything in your stable of parts/supplies that I could use as a pattern do you?

[Smartin]

I bought a set for Brian Clark's 58 Super from CARS for $36.  I had to trim them a bit, but look good.

[dei]

Thanks Adam.

Seems reasonable considering I'd have to actually make the drivers side up with no pattern. Trimming to fit I think I can handle....

[D Yaros]

I was able to buy them for a a 62 Oldsmobile.  Found them on ebay.  I would think they could be had for a 58 Buick?