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Title: Inner Fender Cushions
Post by: cwmcobra on February 07, 2021, 11:16:15 AM

Does anyone know of a source for replacements for the rubber (buttons, bumpers, cushions, etc.) that are installed in the inside lower inner fenders and provide cushion against the frame?  I've got a couple of originals that came out of my restoration, but the rubber is so hard they don't want to be reinstalled.  I've looked at a lot of sources, but can't find these.  They're about an inch in diameter, about an eighth inch thick on the top and fit into a quarter inch hole in the inner fender.

 :cheers2:

Chuck

Title: Re: Inner Fender Cushions
Post by: gssizzler on February 07, 2021, 06:01:38 PM

Check Restoration supply out of Pennsylvania!? They might have something close that could be used!?

Title: Re: Inner Fender Cushions
Post by: Rollaround on February 07, 2021, 07:01:29 PM

Here's a Riviera part.
I don't know if it fits the requirement, dimensions are not given by either vender.
Rubber the Right Way has the part for $4

https://www.rubbertherightway.com/1963-buick-restoration-parts-inner-51260-prd1.htm?productFeedId=0&utm_source=googleBaseFeed&utm_medium=shoppingEngine&utm_campaign=Google&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvP6ABhCjARIsAH37rbSS05b40kf-vbpEWixTEk7-3-t7FVfLOCFp8aZoviyWXg7vIFAZZZIaAmrDEALw_wcB (https://www.rubbertherightway.com/1963-buick-restoration-parts-inner-51260-prd1.htm?productFeedId=0&utm_source=googleBaseFeed&utm_medium=shoppingEngine&utm_campaign=Google&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvP6ABhCjARIsAH37rbSS05b40kf-vbpEWixTEk7-3-t7FVfLOCFp8aZoviyWXg7vIFAZZZIaAmrDEALw_wcB)

Steel has what looks to be the same part for $18.25

https://www.carid.com/1965-buick-riviera-fenders/qrp-fender-body-bumper-1522838425.html (https://www.carid.com/1965-buick-riviera-fenders/qrp-fender-body-bumper-1522838425.html)

Both parts plus shipping. 
Hope it helps. My batting average with parts has been pretty bad lately.

Title: Re: Inner Fender Cushions
Post by: cwmcobra on February 08, 2021, 09:44:22 AM

Thanks guys.  I'm looking at generic stem bumpers to see if I can find something close.  I'm also going to take another shot at installing the originals.  Considering the Polar Vortex, maybe some heat would help!  :thumbsup:

Chuck

Title: Re: Inner Fender Cushions
Post by: yachtsmanbill on March 05, 2021, 04:38:14 AM

Hey Chuck... try soaking them in brake fluid for a few hours. Youll need to use pliers (read GENTLY) on the stems to pull them back in.... ws

Title: Re: Inner Fender Cushions
Post by: cwmcobra on March 05, 2021, 06:48:16 AM

Thanks Bill.  I decided to have more patience and was able to install them.  But I never did find a suitable replacement.

Chuck