1957 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Hardtop Sedan Door Panel Stainless Steel Trim Set on 2040-parts.com
San Diego, California, US
DESCRIPTION: THIS IS A COMPLETE SET OF '57 BUICK ROADMASTER 4-DR (FOUR DOOR HARDTOP) RIVIERA SEDAN DOOR PANEL STAINLESS TRIM PANELS. EACH IS SORT OF AN ESCUTCHEON/TRIM PANEL FOR THE POWER WINDOW SWITCHES, VENT WING HANDLE CRANKS, AND DOOR LATCH HANDLES. THESE SLICK-LOOKING RIBBED PANELS ARE ALL EXACTLY 5" IN WIDTH, WITH THE FRONT DOOR PANELS EACH MEASURING 36 5/8" IN LENGTH. THE BACK DOOR PANELS MEASURE ABOUT 29 3/4" LENGTHWISE. KEEP READING, OR CALL ME IF YOU'D LIKE (PHONE NUMBER IS BELOW IN RED).
(CON'D): EACH FRONT DOOR PANEL HAS A FACTORY CUTOUT FOR THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH, WITH THE DRIVER SIDE PANEL HAVING THE LARGER CUTOUT FOR THE 4-GANG MASTER SWITCH. THE POWER WINDOW SWITCHES ARE APPARENTLY IN THE ASHTRAY AREA IN THE REAR, BECAUSE THERE IS NO CUTOUT FOR THEM IN THE REAR DOOR PANELS. IN THE '90s, I OWNED A '57 ROADMASTER RIVIERA SEDAN THAT PREVIOUSLY HAD THE ROOFLINE CUT OFF. THESE AND OTHER PARTS ARE LEFT OVER FROM THE DISPOSITION OF THAT CAR.
CONDITION: THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT PANEL WILL SHOW NO DAMAGE WHEN INSTALLED. IT LOOKS TO BE AS STRAIGHT AS AN ARROW. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT PANEL HAS A SLIGHT DEPRESSION DIAGONALLY THROUGH THE TWO HOLES (VERY REPAIRABLE - NOT CREASED). LIKE THE REAR PANELS, THEY ALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE TINY MOUNTING HOLE. THE REAR PANELS ARE LIKE THE FRONT ONES: ONE IS PERFECTLY STRAIGHT, AND THE OTHER HAS SOME DAMAGE (ALTHOUGH IT IS A 3" CREASE THAT WILL NEED SOME WORK TO SMOOTH OUT). PLEASE CAREFULLY ANALYZE THE PHOTOS; THE LAST TWO SHOW THE REAR SIDE OF ALL OF THE PANELS (AND THE SCATTERED BROKEN TABS THAT WILL NOT PREVENT THEM FROM BEING INSTALLED). THE DRIVER SIDE IS THE ONLY PANEL WITH A MATERIAL NUMBER OF BROKEN TABS. HOWEVER, IT IS SECURED MORE THAN THE OTHERS BY THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH, SO IT SHOULD STAY IN PLACE OKAY. A LITTLE SILICONE ADHESIVE MAY BE NEEDED ON PART OF THE UPPER EDGE. BECAUSE I NEVER SAW THESE INSTALLED, I'M INVOKING THE CAVEAT EMPTOR CLAUSE. THE BUYER IS REMINDED TO DO HIS/HER DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO PURCHASING THIS SET OF PANELS. I WELCOME ANY INPUT FROM VIEWERS OF THIS AUCTION ABOUT THE PANELS INTERCHANGE OR VALUE. MY ASKING PRICE AMOUNTS TO LESS THAN (ONLY) $45 FOR EACH ONE OF THESE RARE, LONG, WELL-PRESERVED, 56-YR-OLD+ STAINLESS STEEL DECOR PANELS.
SHIPPING/PACKING: BECAUSE I'M IN THE CORNER OF THE COUNTRY, SHPG COSTS MAY BE A BIT MORE. SETS OF LARGE HUBCAPS (AND LARGER ITEMS) MAY BE DIMENSIONALLY WEIGHTED (i.e., charged more than actual weight) BY UPS IN ANY BOX 16”x18”x18” OR LARGER (> 5183 TOTAL INCHES). WHEN YOU SEE THE EFFORT I WENT THROUGH TO PACK THIS ORDER, YOU'LL THINK IT'S A BARGAIN. I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING, IF ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED TOGETHER SAFELY (by deducting approx. 50% of the lesser shpg cost for each additional item). NOTE THAT I CAN’T ADD THE EXTRA CHARGES IT COSTS ME FOR A BUYER’S RESIDENTIAL DELIVERY OR RURAL RSDNTL, INSURANCE, AND FUEL SURCHARGE, AND I PAY A COMMISSION OUT OF THE SHPG PRICE. SO I’M OFTEN UNDERSTATING THE ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COST IN THE QUOTE. ALSO, IT IS MY PREROGATIVE TO USE A DIFFERENT SHIPPER THAN THAT LISTED IN THE AUCTION (e.g., U.S.P.S. instead of U.P.S.), IF I FEEL THE ITEM CAN BE TRANSPORTED MORE EFFECTIVELY BY OTHER MEANS (i.e., more cheaply, or in pre-fab cartons, such as those used by U.S.P.S.). IN THE MEANTIME, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME AT ANYTIME: 6one9-442-2800. PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE IF I CAN'T GET TO THE PHONE! THANKS VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST & COOPERATION...
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: WELCOME! IF THE SHPG QUOTE SEEMS A LITTLE HIGH, PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING. IT TAKES ME QUITE A BIT OF EXTRA TIME TO SEND A PKG OUT OF THE U.S.; A VERY SMALL HANDLING CHARGE HAS BEEN ADDED. I WILL SEND PHOTOS OF PACKAGING DETAIL (IF REQUESTED).
LAYAWAY OPTION & PAYMENT TERMS: YOU MUST MAKE A PAYMENT FOR THIS ITEM (at least 50% down) WITHIN 48 HOURS. I WILL ALLOW UP TO 30 DAYS (90 days, if pre-arranged) FOR THE BALANCE DUE TO BE PAID. Thank you for your cooperation...
FEEDBACK: MY REWARD IS THE SATISFACTION OF HAPPY
BUYERS, AND MY GOAL IS TO ACHIEVE 5 STAR RATINGS. THERE
IS NO RATING FOR HOW WELL A BOX IS PACKED (CUSHIONED), AND THAT IS WHERE I EXCEL.
IF THERE IS ANY DELAY IN SHPMT,
PLEASE CONSIDER HOW WELL I PACKED THE ITEM(S), AND THE HOURS I’VE SPENT. I’VE BEEN KNOWN TO DOUBLE-BOX, USE
DOUBLE-WALL BOXES, & WRAP THINGS 3 DIFFERENT WAYS. IN 34 YRS OF SHPG (OF EVERY VEHICLE PART
AND/OR SHEET METAL/FRAME/BODY SECTION IMAGINABLE, AND WITH EVERY AIR OR GROUND CARRIER
& TRUCKING FIRM YOU’VE EVER HEARD OF), I’VE RARELY EVER HAD A DAMAGED SHPMT! I KINDLY & HUMBLY ASK THAT YOU LEAVE A
RATING OF *****, IF YOU DO LEAVE A RATING.
FYI: IN 2011, I DONATED ALMOST HALF OF MY YEAR’S EBAY SALES RECEIPTS TO THE JAPAN EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI RELIEF FUND…
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