StylishOne Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Working on restoration of a 4 window 225 with gray broadcloth. I’d like to see some details of door panels, trunk trim , rugs and dash pad on low mileage original cars .. I want to redo mine correctly. Where can you get parts (yes I have n ad in parts wanted too ) ..Like to chat w 59 owners for them to help me along this restoration journey .. Thanks R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Centurion is very knowledgeable on 59s. I don't see him much here in postwar though he's posted elsewhere in Buickland today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Seems like there is a strong cluster of '59 owners in the Washington State area? Might Google be your friend in this quest, too? There CAN be several variations of interior trim related to body style, possibly? www.eatondetroitspring.com has some factory sales brochures on their website. Go to the page to order springs for your car. On the far rh edge of that toolbar is an icon which will bring up the sales brochure. Contact "The Bugle" Editor to see if he might have any old copies (of the magazine) devoted to 1959 Buicks, too. Just some thoughts, NTX5467 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, StylishOne said: Working on restoration of a 4 window 225... Flat Top? We need pictures! Edited September 8, 2022 by EmTee (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StylishOne Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 Flattop yes .. see what ? It has missing chrome side strip from headlight area to the end on rear quarters n also hubcaps n headlight trim .. and the interior door panel trim insignia some missing .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I don't know where the extra length is on an E225. If like long wheelbase Olds and Pontiac it's behind the rear wheels. If that's the case, front fender and doors trim from any other series four-door should work for you. Maybe not rear door trim if the rear doors are longer on E225. Think these are the wheelcovers you're looking for? Currently on ebay at $500 buy-it-now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I'm thinking a presentable set of those 59 Buick spinner hubcaps could be put together for a LOT less than $500 if you mention them when you're chatting with some fellow Buick owners, keeping an eye out at any junkyards you may be visiting in your parts searches, maybe some Facebook Marketplace watching, and a little legwork at the upcoming Fall Swap Meets. Be patient and keep looking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I think the same way but my thought was here's a whole decent set in one place. Also to provide an example in case OP wasn't sure which wheelcovers came on E225. The 59 Buick standard full wheelcover looks more "Buick-y" to me, but spinners were in style in 1959 and Buick's flagship car couldn't be left behind! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I'm thinking when they turn up today in the collections on Facebook, in junkyards as wallhangers or in the piles, or on swap meet spaces with all the other wheelcovers on the ground many sellers aren't familiar with their application and they'll be priced with all the other hubcaps in the $5-$10-$20 range. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StylishOne Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 Great if you see any I need at least 3. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Customizers love the 59 225 caps, a bargain for a really nice one is rare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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