Trunk floors

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by Houndogforever, Dec 7, 2010.

  1. Houndogforever

    Houndogforever Silver Level contributor

    I just bought a 67 skylark and it needs the trunk floor replaced. I want to buy a 3 piece floor set plus the assorted brackets to complete this, however there seems to be a large number of sellers for these, Goodmark, Oldbuickparts.com, and various sellers on Ebay.

    the prices can vary by over $100 per set, so I was wondering what brands / sellers you guys have used?

    Please give me your opinion on quality and fit for the buck. I'm not going for a show car, just want a sold trunk so if it doesn't match 100% to original floor pattern, I'm not concerned so long as it all fits right.

    Thanks guys
    Jon
     
  2. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    try and find a supplier near where you live so you can pick it up. Not too many manufacturers so go with best price otherwise.
     
  3. Houndogforever

    Houndogforever Silver Level contributor

    Oh, this is Oregon, nothing is made out here. All the damn hippies and green freaks hate industry so we just chant around campfires and wonder why nobody has any money in this state.

    Sorry, mini rant there, but thanks for the idea, however there is nothing anywhere close, maybe California, but shipping charges are fairly consistent.
     
  4. Dogboy48

    Dogboy48 Well-Known Member

    Three posts here,and you want to rant about hippies?Save it for your bar buddies......
     
  5. Houndogforever

    Houndogforever Silver Level contributor

    Sorry, just trying to be funny, I guess it failed there. Seriously tho, manufacturing is not very popular here, however there are a few restoration companies that stock a limited supply. I will go see them and if I can order from their stock I will, even if it takes an extra $20 out of my pocket. Avoiding shipping damage will be worth it.
    I do appreciate the advice, and will keep it to my other online communities since I don't go to bars.
     
  6. ubushaus

    ubushaus Gold Level Contributor

    Make sure you get the Buick-Olds-Pontiac and NOT the Chevy version. The Chevy is shorter.
     
  7. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    I will rant about Hippies as well. I grew up in the middle of them in Cambridge Mass. Really looked down on my father when he returned from Viet Nam. Two houses up frome ours they even put out a North Vietnamese flag when he got back. I have no use for them either.
     
  8. 66GSconv.

    66GSconv. Well-Known Member

    You mean hope and change hasn't made it out there yet,hug a tree it will make you feel better.
     
  9. ThatsSpecial

    ThatsSpecial Well-Known Member


    I'm in the PNW too. I get the Humor. Not as bad here but there again we hosted the WTO. We had a bunch of our own nuts joined by more from Oregon. Everyone knows what happenned. To get back on track, I saw a three puiece on Ebay for $199.00. Seems fair.
     
  10. Dogboy48

    Dogboy48 Well-Known Member

    You guys all paint with a very broad brush.Copperhead,I'm a 100% disabled Vietnam combat Veteran.I'm thankful they finally stopped that useless war.And thank God those darn hippies are out there trying to save whats left of our natural ecosystems.It's probably too late to save our native salmon stocks here though.

    Let's get back to trunk floors..................
     
  11. ubushaus

    ubushaus Gold Level Contributor

    Please! :pray:
     
  12. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Dogboy thanks for your service. It is not juts the Hippie types trying to save the eco system but anyone with sense. However some of them do not have the science background to reaaly no what they talk about. Many are reactionaries.
     
  13. Dogboy48

    Dogboy48 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Dave,
    And I understand what you meant by the NVA flag thing.I have my own story and anger over that situation.I think some people here just don't realize that there are 25,000 members on this site,and you can bet we all come from different backrounds and perspectives.If people want to insult Hippies here,then they are insulting myself,my family members,and friends.Simple as that,no need for cheap shots.

    Keith
     

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