Searching for '66 Lesabre Hood (and trunk) letters

Discussion in 'Parts wanted' started by Tinny, Oct 23, 2017.

  1. Tinny

    Tinny Member

    HI Guys,.
    I'm working on a '66 Lesabre and desperately seeking a good set of hood and trunk letters.
    The previous owner repainted the car (badly) and most of the letters are missing.

    If I had known how hard it is to get these, I would've welded up the holes and not worried about them, but its too late now because I've just done a repaint.

    If anyone has a set, could you please get in-touch, it will be very much appreciated.
    Happy to pay a reasonable price for a good set.

    Thanks, Tinny
    Sydney, Australia
     
  2. mineseats9

    mineseats9 Gold Level Contributor

    I've got a '66 Electra parts car. I believe all the letters are there. If they will work for you I can go to the farm and remove them and check condition etc. If they are in nice usable condition I would say $30 plus shipping. Let me know.
     
  3. Tinny

    Tinny Member

    Mate, that would be excellent if you have them, it would be very much appreciated.
    I got a set from a shop that were supposed to fit '66 on, but the pins didn't line up with the holes, and I tried them on both the hood and trunk.
    So you can check, I just measured the 'B' and its 11/16 high.
    But don't make a special trip if its out of your way, I can wait until your next farm visit.
    Thanks again, I'll be looking forward to hearing from you.
    Cheers.
     
  4. mineseats9

    mineseats9 Gold Level Contributor

    Ok, I will let you know.
     
  5. Tinny

    Tinny Member

    Hi Brian ( Mineseats9 ),
    Any chance you have checked on the Electra hood letters?
    No Hurry, just wondering.
    Cheers. Tinny
     
  6. 36racin

    36racin Platinum Level Contributor

    I take it you didn't win the set on Ebay???
     
  7. Tinny

    Tinny Member

    No mate,
    Thought I had it in the bag, had a big bid on at the last few seconds, but the winner was playing my game and beat me to it. They went for around $200 Aussie if I remember right.
    Not happy about missing out, so still chasing both hood and trunk letters, but I think they're made of unobtainium.
     
  8. 36racin

    36racin Platinum Level Contributor

    Be patient my friend. Someone will help you out. Check out this site as well...

    http://forums.aaca.org/forum/2-buick-clubs/
     
  9. mineseats9

    mineseats9 Gold Level Contributor

    Two of the letters have one broken pin each from the hood. And the deck lid has no letters at all. I guess the Electra 225 only had the script in the corner. You can have all the hood letters for free if you pay shipping. Sorry I couldn't help more. Brian.
     
  10. Tinny

    Tinny Member

    Thanks Brian,
    I have some of the trunk letters, but none of the hood letters, I'll grab what you have available. I appreciate you checking for me.
    If you send me an email to tinny1960@gmail.com we can talk payment etc
    I'll keep looking, but I need to respray the color and clear on the car because I stuffed the first attempt (I'm not used to spraying 2-pak), so I may just weld up the holes and be done with it.
    It's more work that I don't need, it may be my only option though. But I need to make a decision soon as I'm hoping to have it final painted in a few weeks.

    Cheers, Tinny
     
  11. mineseats9

    mineseats9 Gold Level Contributor

    I just arranged to buy a '66 Wildcat and it may have some of the letters as well. I won't have it home for a couple weeks though.
     
  12. Tinny

    Tinny Member

    Sounds good, I'm interested in what ever you can offer.
    Cheers.
     

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