Wmsteed Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Parting out a '51 Buick 4 Dr. Roadmaster, very nice body parts, doors fenders and trim, grille is already gone. No engine/trans, vehicle is still a complete rolling chassis... Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Goode Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 What condition are the bumbers in, and the rest of the chrome ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmsteed Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 The bumpers are in pretty good shape, a little light rust. The bright metal trim was removed from the car many years ago, the previous owner was going to restore the car but passed away before he could complete the project. As I recall the trim is pretty nice. I can supply photo's via email if needed. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B. White Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I looking for just the rocker panel trim for both side, the sweep spears pieces are good. What would be your price?Could you post a picture of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Goode Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The bumpers are in pretty good shape, a little light rust. The bright metal trim was removed from the car many years ago, the previous owner was going to restore the car but passed away before he could complete the project. As I recall the trim is pretty nice. I can supply photo's via email if needed. Bill </div></div>Thanx Bill, Could you mail me some pictures of mainly the bumbers, and a price qoute also, thank you very much johnnybgoode@mail.dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketDude Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I am need of the back half of the trunk floor for my '51 S-88 4-door Olds. Anyone know if those two vehicles might share the same trunk floor? I'm not familiar with Buicks, but I know some of the GM bodies of that era were the same. Thanks...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles2go Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Hello Sir: I know you said the grille is gone from the 51 RM, but wondering if the uppergrille bar, and the two end pieces that wrap around the front fenders might still be there?Also, do you happen to know if those pieces are the same on 51, and 52 RM's, as I have a 52.If you don't still have them could you advise me as to what kind of money these are worth, asI know where a 51 is that has unbroken pieces on it, and the folks who own it are aware thatthese pieces are probably pretty hard to find good ones, but they don't know what to try toget out of them. Also, some other parts I'd be interested in if they are the same as 52 wouldbe the door window interior garnish moldings, and window sill pieces that go along the bottomof them including the rear ones around the small windows behind the rear doors on each side.Thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dynaflo2 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Rocketdude,I think the upper grill bars are dimensionally interchageable between '51 and '52, but they are different cosmetically. The '51 has "Buick Eight" embossed in the grill in script. The '52 is plain. There is an outfit that shows up on eBay now and then that has the occasional upper grill bar, but IMHO they are horrendously overpriced. Over $300 for a piece that *appears* so rusty that I question whether it is salvageable. I have seen grill bars at swap meets that *appear* to be in better shape for about half the price. They all need to be rechromed. Some have cracks and need to be rewelded, which is tricky when dealing with pot metal. I suggest you hit any Buick National or Regional meet that you can. They often have swap meets where you can find a grill bar. I got mine from Bill Griffin (Arcanum, Ohio) at the '99 National for a very reasonable price.I must be off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I'm afraid I have to beg to differ. My '52 Roadmaster has "Buick Eight" on that piece. Granted, I believe it is a Canadian car, which could be the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles2go Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Sir: Wondering if you would want to sell the body shell (with doors) of that 51 Roadmaster? If there's any chance that you do, I'd be interested in it if you have room to keep it around until March. I'm coming to Vegas with my haul truck then and should have room for it on the return trip. The main interest would be if it has a good floor pan & rockers inner & outer that don't need more than very minor patching. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Goode Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 You are right Thriller, the upper lip on a 51 should be the same on a 52, same size and same with the lettering. I dont believe I have ever seen one without ! My 52 Roadmaster, same as yours, is also Candian built and has the "Buick Eight" on it. But the Roadmaster 76R I had before, also had the lettering, and it was a california car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dynaflo2 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Yipes! I stand corrected! I should have done a little research before opening my yap. It's another classic case of, "Some guy told me..." and I took his word for it. Sorry for the misinfo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 No worries...I am just glad I had a photo to be able to verify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Faust Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 If it helps anyone, I will be putting these on eBay next week. This is a Special. Are Roadmasters different?If the image doesn't come up, I have also attached one. Someday, I will get the hang of this.[image]http://shutter09.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/08/006/57/DD/5E/B6/TiNo51g8y9gmZvM3xUSb7XrwtMhvM5Fa0300.jpg[/image] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Post deleted by psatchwill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Goode Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Thats those shiny things that stick out in front of the car, that go "bump" when you hit a pedestrian ! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58tailfins Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Hi Johnny your old Roadmaster is back in sjaelland now, i sold it to a guy in copenhagena couple of weeks agohappy new year to you all best regards Bjoern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B. White Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Did you ever get a chance to check on rocker panel trim for both sides? I almost bought a set on e-bay but they would have to be straightened and refinished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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