Flying Norwegian Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I am in the process of finishing the restoration of my 49 Buick Roadmaster Rivera mod 76R that was put “on hold” 20 years ago. The chrome “sweep spear” side trim on my Roadmaster is made of pot metal. I have NOS or restorable pieces for everything except the trim on the rear fenders. The rear fender trim on the 2 door Sedanet Buicks (with straight side trim) look very similar to the trim on my car. I know the rear fender trim on these cars are made from stainless steel but I was hoping that except for that, the trim was identical. Anybody know if I can use the side trim from the Sedanet on my car? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 On the Sedanet, the side molding from the door opening to the back of the car is all one piece of stainless. On the photo above, the molding begins at the front of the rear fender, and there is a separate piece that goes from the rear fender to the door opening. That separate piece is very different, since it mates up with the sweepspear on the door. I suppose you could buy a Sedanet piece and cut it, so it does not extend beyond the rear fender, but those pieces are very hard to find. I have a set for a '49 Roadmaster Sedanet, but I paid a LOT for them, and I am saving them for when I finally own a '49 Roadmaster Sedanet someday. It would take a lot of money to get me to part with them. Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Leonard, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Norwegian Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Hi Leonard. Thank you for your reply. So the cross section of the moulding on the sedanet is identical to the moulding in the picture?' Enclosed is another picture that makes it easier to see the shape of the moulding. Vegard Norway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBRMD Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Vegard, I believe the spears from the sedanet are different. The "peak" of the moulding on the sedanet is equidistant from the top and bottom of the moulding, whereas on the 76R pictured above, the peak is closer to the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Norwegian Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Ok thanks. Then I dont need to look for the mouldings from the sedanet. Vegard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdmn852 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Hello the contour on the stainless molding for a convertible is some what different than the die cast .as mentioned in other posts the rear fender mouldings are hard to find along with the rear fenders themselves.enclosed a picture of a 49 Super hope your can enlarge it enough to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdmn852 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 A better picture of the rear fender molding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Norwegian Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 I see the difference clearly now. Guess I have to look for better mouldings from a 76R or 76C. Thank you Vegard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdmn852 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Glad to help although those parts are hard to find I had to have the stainless steel molding striaighten but still not happy with them,looking for a better set if they are ever available.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 2/3/2019 at 9:45 AM, Pete Phillips said: On the Sedanet, the side molding from the door opening to the back of the car is all one piece of stainless. On the photo above, the molding begins at the front of the rear fender, and there is a separate piece that goes from the rear fender to the door opening. That separate piece is very different, since it mates up with the sweepspear on the door. I suppose you could buy a Sedanet piece and cut it, so it does not extend beyond the rear fender, but those pieces are very hard to find. I have a set for a '49 Roadmaster Sedanet, but I paid a LOT for them, and I am saving them for when I finally own a '49 Roadmaster Sedanet someday. It would take a lot of money to get me to part with them. Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Leonard, TX Here's your car Pete! And it's in Texas! https://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-Buick-Other/333055486149?hash=item4d8ba768c5:g:mlgAAOSwQqNcWQSF:rk:1:pf:1&vxp=mtr&frcectupt=true 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Yes, I know. I'm already bidding on it, so stay away!!! (laughing) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdmn852 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Good luck, one 1949 Buick is more than enough,said my wife!!Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 2 hours ago, gdmn852 said: Good luck, one 1949 Buick is more than enough,said my wife!!Gary Too many Buick's is never enough 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harald Hovde Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 On 2/3/2019 at 3:21 PM, Flying Norwegian said: I am in the process of finishing the restoration of my 49 Buick Roadmaster Rivera mod 76R that was put “on hold” 20 years ago. The chrome “sweep spear” side trim on my Roadmaster is made of pot metal. I have NOS or restorable pieces for everything except the trim on the rear fenders. The rear fender trim on the 2 door Sedanet Buicks (with straight side trim) look very similar to the trim on my car. I know the rear fender trim on these cars are made from stainless steel but I was hoping that except for that, the trim was identical. Anybody know if I can use the side trim from the Sedanet on my car? Thank you On 2/3/2019 at 3:21 PM, Flying Norwegian said: Hei Vegard: Har du løst problemet ditt? Jeg har en slik rustfri list, men den må rettes. Den er et meget godt retteobjekt, ta kontakt på 91142308 hvis det er interessant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harald Hovde Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Hei Vegard: Har du løst problemet ditt? Jeg har en slik rustfri list, men den må rettes. Den er et meget godt retteobjekt, ta kontakt på 91142308 hvis det er interessant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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