364nailhead Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 My Dad had fender skirts on the '57, I drove the car home after his passing. I took them off to show more tire. I like the skirts, and then I like seeing the whole tire. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Whole tire is my vote. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 If you have to ask, you already know the answer. Just say no to fender skirts. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Enjoy the tires that are so round, firm and fully packed. But seriously, the only cars that look correct with skirts were designed with them on the drawing boards in Detroit. Just one mans opinion. 😊 Edited April 3, 2021 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 The 57's were designed to show the whole tire, with the sweepspear following the line of the wheel opening. Respect the wheel opening😁😎 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 IMO, skirts look good on certain Buicks built in 1957 and women born in 1957. If your Roadmistress has four doors, a continental kit, dingle balls around your rear window, fuzzy dice hanging from your rear-view mirror matching in color with your fuzzy steering wheel wrap and a ‘coon tail hanging from your antenna, you got the right look. All you need is a crying doll leaning up against your front fender and a lawn chair that matches the paint on your car and you’re all set to sit back and listen to all the comments you’ll likely get at the next car show . . . my grandpa who worked in the warehouse at J.C. Whitney’s back in the 1950s had one just like yours but it was a Ford . . . blah blah blah. Al Malachowski BCA #8965 “500 Miles West of Flint” 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 13 hours ago, 364nailhead said: My Dad had fender skirts on the '57, I drove the car home after his passing. I took them off to show more tire. I like the skirts, and then I like seeing the whole tire. Any thoughts? Not sure if my answer to your query will help or not. It's now your car so as the expression goes, do what you like. It's about whatever floats your boat isn't it? Dad apparently liked them so I'd suggest putting them on and drive it that way for awhile. Then remove them and you will know which way you like her best. I've owned three 1958 Buick's since High School and put up with so many opinions of negativity about just how much chrome was used on the cars but felt it was my car and I like it! So... go buy what you like fella's. I have a set of skirts for my Special convert that I'm unsure about putting on her but they need to be painted first and then will see whether they stay on or not. I figure they go on and off easy enough so go have fun and enjoy your car. I'm sure dad is looking down watching you having that fun. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 13 hours ago, 364nailhead said: Any thoughts? I think fender skirts are hideous. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, old-tank said: I think fender skirts are hideous. Well, he did ask right? 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Rides Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 As stated, it's YOUR car. Do what makes YOU happy. Us car guys are lucky to have people like you take interest in anything automotive. Personally I see fewer and fewer and it's disheartening. Enjoy your Pop's '57! I mean... YOUR '57! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 My vote is NO to fender skirts on a 57 Buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Don't do it. Since you're on the fence, jump off onto the NO side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
364nailhead Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 I've left them down in the basement. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerage Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 I love skirts. Just not on a 50's Buick. It's the full rear wheel opening that sets them apart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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