Parting out 72 Centurion, no rust

[heavycenturion]

This Nevada car was brought to GA for a parts car. I am minus the engine
and transmission, and front grill/bumper.
Hard top two door. I know there is one good passenger side door, good hood (and emblem) Good trunk, but emblem is not good. Interior is basically intact.
Let me know if you're interested in parts. The car is in Athens, GA.
770-337-0296, Dennis

[Austrian455]

Dennis, I would need some parts. I need the molding that runs along the driver side windows and holds the headliner up. I hope you know what I mean. If not I can mail you a pic. I also need the turn signal lever, the body side molding on the front fender (above the "Centurion" script) and if your car was eqquiped with I would take the power window regulators. (only the regulators, I don´t need any switches or wiring).
If your car has a good FM stereo or a 8-track I would also take it.
If you prefer I can also call you.

[heavycenturion]

Peter, this car has manual windows. Will the regulator be the same? I think I have all of the other parts, but will need to go see the car this weekend. I keep it about 10 miles from my home at a friend's farm. I will take pictures and send them to you. The car does have a radio, but I have no way to know if it works.

[Austrian455]

No, the manual regulators are not the same as the power regulators. My car also has manual windows. I want to convert them to power windows.
The radio is only of interest for me, if it´s a FM or 8-Track. The standard AM radio is not interesting for me.
If you´re going to see the car this weekend please check the front parking/turn signal lamps. I need the driver side lamp. And I would need a inside rear view mirror.

summary:

I need:

- headliner molding along driver side windows
- bodymolding front fender passenger side
- inner rear view mirror
- turn signal lever
- FM radio or 8 Track
- driver side parking/turn signal lamp

Thanks for checking the parts for me.
I hope you can help me out.

[heavycenturion]

Peter, I will check all these parts for you Saturday, Jan 10 (hey! that's my birthday!!) and let you know. I'll take pictures as well and send them with my reply.
Dennis

73 Centurion Conv. 455 (stroker motor!!)
1949 GMC 1 ton flat bed dump pickup
(both in restoration)

[73 Centurion]

Hi Dennis,

I also need the trim from the front fender, just above the Centurion.

Since they are interchangeable from side to side, you should send the better of the two to Peter and I'll take the other.

If the rear quarters are solid you should definetely keep those. They are hard to find in good condition and the 2 door and convertibles use the same quarters.

Thanks,
John

[heavycenturion]

I'll check and advise. You're right regarding the quarters and doors. I bought the car solely for the quarters, and may end up using one of the doors as well. I think I'll end up with an extra passenger door.
I'll contact you after I get a close inspection of the moulding you need. It will late Saturday afternoon likely.

Thanks
Dennis

[heavycenturion]

Peter,

Peter, I was able to get out to the parts car briefly today before it got dark.

Here is what I have so far:

The radio (see pics) is an AM/FM/ 8 Track (Pioneer factory install).
I do not know if it works of course. The plastic is a little milky, but can likely be polished.

As far as the trim molding, I assume you want the interior pcs? (they are green in the attached pictures. I also removed the exterior chrome pc as I was not sure which you wanted.

I will pull the mirror tomorrow and send pictures of that, I didn't have the right tools to remove it today.
I don't have the front turning/parking lamps, they were missing when I got the car.
Regarding the passenger side fender molding piece, I will have it off tomorrow.
Turn Signal lever- I have it as well, but will have to wait until tomorrow to
remove.

As soon as I can figure out how.. I will post many more pictures in an Album. However, following are the pictures of some your parts I've pulled thus far.

[The German]

Dennis, I have two questions regarding parts which I don´t know how they are called; therefore I placed the questions into a copy of one of your pictures.

If they are of good quality and the part at the door also in the right color I would be interested.

[Austrian455]

Dennis, thanks for the pics.
Are you sure, that GM dealers installed Pioneer stereo as a factory option?
Don´t know.
Yes, I need the interior pieces. I just have to paint them to match my interior.
I don´t know how mauch work it is, but could you also remove the hood release handle?
The jerk at the body shop broke mine!!
Yesterday I checked my car if I need anything else. And I found something:
I need the corner of the lower vinyl top molding. (driver side)
I added some pics. One shows the broken one and the other shows the good one installed on the passenger side. Maybe you can also pull this.

[heavycenturion]

Rolf, the upper door panels are green. However, I've been told they can be dyed. I will see the car again today and take some pics for you of both the door panels and the silver air vents.

[heavycenturion]

Peter, I can't say for sure about the radio. But it appeard to be an original installation.
I will check the hood release handle and the trim later today and advise. Regarding the hood release handle, you are talking about the one on the inside of the car, not the one on the underside front end of the hood?

[heavycenturion]

Hi Dennis,

I also need the trim from the front fender, just above the Centurion.

Since they are interchangeable from side to side, you should send the better of the two to Peter and I'll take the other.

If the rear quarters are solid you should definetely keep those. They are hard to find in good condition and the 2 door and convertibles use the same quarters.

Thanks,
John



John, I did find the other fender molding, but it is missing a piece. You are welcome to it if you can use it. I've attached a couple of pics to illustrate my meaning. You can email me at loadmaster235@yahoo.com or PM me if you would like it.

Dennis

[Austrian455]

Yes, I´m talking about the handle inside the car, not under the hood.
Thanks

[Austrian455]

Ohh, and I forgot another part. Man, I´m ashame how much my cars missing :-(
I would need both rear bumber fillers (rubber parts on each side of the bumper)

[heavycenturion]

Peter,

Rear bumper?

[heavycenturion]

Do you need just the black plastic handle, or do you also need the metal rod to which it is attached?

[Bob Alberini]

Dennis,
Did you document the car for the registry? If not, I hope you will do so while you can still identify how it was equipped as well as the original information off the body plate, VIN, etc.

If you need any helping doing it, just ask.

By the way, I am not aware of Pioneer radios being a factory option on Buicks. All used Delco radios, 8 tracks, etc.

.....And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[Austrian455]

I only need the black handle from the hood release.
I attached a pic of the rubber part I was talking.
Thats the "bumper filler" from the rear bumper.
If you have both sides I would take both.

[heavycenturion]

Thanks for the picture, that helps. I can easily pull the black handle and will check on the "bumper fillers" and advise.
I've been awaiting a call from my friend to go to see the car. As soon as my friend gets home today, I will go pull the parts. If he gets home too late, I may have to wait until tomorrow afternoon to pull the parts.

I'll let you know once I have them all pulled.
Dennis

[heavycenturion]

Bob, you're probably right on the Pioneer not being factory. I certainly am not knowledgable of their practices during this era.

I will register the car as soon as I can. I've got the title, but no other literature. In fact, I need to register my 73 Cent convertible as well! I'll do them both at the same time.

Thanks!

Dennis

[heavycenturion]

Peter,

Here are all the requested parts that I have. I cannot help you with the
vinyl top trim piece, as this car does not have a vinyl top.

Shown is:
Headliner molding, driver's side
Fender body molding
Interior Rear View Mirror
Turn Signal Lever
Radio, 8 track FM AM
Hood release handle assembly
Bumper filler pieces, Left and Right

Please note the turn signal lever has some chrome paint flaking off the finish. That can probably be painted with chrome paint.

The mirror is in good working order, but the mirror glass will have to be "re-silvered" if you wish to use this. I've checked, and this can be done in the states. I'm assuming you can have that done as well in Austria. The glass can be removed, I've done it.

Please let me know which of these items you wish to purchase.

Thanks for your interest.

Dennis
loadmaster235@yahoo.com

[centurion73]

Dennis my name is Wes and i have a 73 centurion, my interior is shot i was wondering if i could see pics of the dash, instrument panel, and a/c switch. Also do you have a good wiper washer switch. do you need any of your interior panels or would you be willing to part them out.

[heavycenturion]

Peter,

Well, I've pulled all the parts I have that you requested. I cannot help you with the vinyl top trim piece, as this car does not have a vinyl top.

Pictures attached of all items:

Headliner trim pieces, driver side
Fender body molding
Interior rear view mirror
Turn signal lever
Radio (8 track AM FM)
Hood release handle assembly
Rear bumper filler pcs

Please note, the mirror is in good working order, but the glass will have to be
"re-silvered" if you wish to use this mirror. This can be done here, so I'm assuming you can get it done in Austria. Also, the turn signal lever chrome paint is flaking off (see pictures). Perhaps this can be repainted with chrome paint?

Please let me know which of these items you wish to purchase.






I only need the black handle from the hood release.
I attached a pic of the rubber part I was talking.
Thats the "bumper filler" from the rear bumper.
If you have both sides I would take both.

[heavycenturion]

The upper door panels are green.

I've included pictures of the air vents you requested. Please let me know if you would like to purchase these vents...I'm asking $25.00 for the pair, plus shipping/postage.

Thanks
Dennis





Dennis, I have two questions regarding parts which I don´t know how they are called; therefore I placed the questions into a copy of one of your pictures.

If they are of good quality and the part at the door also in the right color I would be interested.

[heavycenturion]

Certainly! Give me a call or I'll call you if you email me your number. My cell is 770-337-0296. I'm going to bed now, but feel free to call anytime tomorrow or tomorrow night.
Dennis

[Austrian455]

Dennis, thanks for pulling all the parts I asked you for. I think I will take them all if we can find a price thats OK for you and me. But I´m sure that won´t be the problem.
Yesterday I saw that I need one electrical part of the A/C. I´m sorry that I didn´t find out earlier. I think it´s something like a relay. You should be able to pull it without any tools. But I don´t know how it´s called. so I will pic a photo of the socket where it sat and a second photo where I´m going to mark the position of it. So you should find it easier. I´ll post the pic today.
I hope you have the time to pull this last part for me.
Also I thought about the centercaps of the rally wheels. I don´t know if you want to sell them as a set of 4 or if you would sell them seperately.
And I saw that your car has a passenger side rear view mirror. Does the remote control for both mirrors work? If they do we could also talk about them. But I think I will call you today. So we can talk about the price of all other parts I want. And if I can afford it I will also take the center caps and both mirrors with the machanism.
Thanks
hear you today:xyxthumbs:

[The German]

The upper door panels are green.
I've included pictures of the air vents you requested. Please let me know if you would like to purchase these vents...I'm asking $25.00 for the pair, plus shipping/postage.
Thanks
Dennis

Thanks, Dennis, for your pictures.

Today I phoned with some specialists regarding the door panel color change and they told me that they only can guarantee to get the color 80-90 % correct and that it would cost ca.100 Euro for 1 litre of color (they only can prepare 1 litre or more) and ca.200 Euro for the work !!! That´s way too much ! So I´ll keep on searching for a blue colored door panel. On the other hand my panel has some rips but is not totally bad so I can live with it.

I also asked for the possibility to recolor the silver to these plastic parts and they told me that this would be not such a great and expensive problem; they could do it for ca. 10 Euro each part. So that will cost nearly the same as your parts. Anyway, it seems easier to take yours but I must be sure that yours are still really good enough; I can not see that clearly enough at the pictures, so I´ll call you today regarding that question.

[Austrian455]

Rolf, if you decide to keep your old parts maybe I would also take the one Dennis parted out. Mine are broken.

[The German]

Rolf, if you decide to keep your old parts maybe I would also take the one Dennis parted out. Mine are broken.

Which parts do you mean, Peter ? Upper door panels or the air vents ?

I don´t take the panels b/c they are green and it´s too expensive to turn them to the blue I need and perhaps they wouldn´t match the color exactly enough.

If you want to get the silver air vents because yours are broken I could get my parts recolored and you could buy them from Dennis.

But hurry with the answer - Dennis is waiting for my call now !:user: !!

Added:
Hey, Dennis, I called Peter and he will take the air vents !

[heavycenturion]

Per, thanks for communicating with Peter regarding the air vents.

Peter, I may be reached at 770-337-0296. I look forward to speaking with you. Yes, I will be glad to sell the center caps separately. Hopefully I will also have the air conditioning relay you need. I will await pictures.

Thanks!


Dennis




Which parts do you mean, Peter ? Upper door panels or the air vents ?

I don´t take the panels b/c they are green and it´s too expensive to turn them to the blue I need and perhaps they wouldn´t match the color exactly enough.

If you want to get the silver air vents because yours are broken I could get my parts recolored and you could buy them from Dennis.

But hurry with the answer - Dennis is waiting for my call now !:user: !!

Added:
Hey, Dennis, I called Peter and he will take the air vents !

[heavycenturion]

Wes, I really don't need much inthe way of interior parts for my project. I will be glad to take pics of whatever I have you may need. Please give me a call and we'll discuss a plan! 770-337-0296.

Dennis





Dennis my name is Wes and i have a 73 centurion, my interior is shot i was wondering if i could see pics of the dash, instrument panel, and a/c switch. Also do you have a good wiper washer switch. do you need any of your interior panels or would you be willing to part them out.

[SBRMD]

Peter, I have extra units for both side off a '71. Are you talking about the unit that's on the front of the car, in the front bumper, or the unit that's on the side, at the bottom front of the front fender? The side units would work for 71/72 (I think), but the front only for '71.

If you're interested let me know by e-mail: sbrmd@aol.com

Best regards,
Steve.

[heavycenturion]

Peter,
I know you asked me already, but I DO have ONE of the lights that is mounted in the bottom of the fender. I do NOT have the turn signal lights that go on the bumper.

[Austrian455]

Dennis, sorry for the delay. I had to work overtime.
I need the turn signal lamp in the front bumper, not the side marker in the front fender.
I took 3 pics and marked the clip that holds the connector for the "relay" I`m talking about. Maybe you can find it.
For shipping:
Shipping adress:

Name: Zwetti Hans-Peter
Street: Mooshoefergasse 21
ZIP: 3100
City: St.Poelten

Please tell me how you would prefer payment.
Did you find out something about the shipping costs?

[73 Centurion]

Thanks for pulling the piece of trim from the front fender. I know from experience that the fasteners are in a very difficult to reach spot.

Unfortunately that is an aftermarket peice of trim, not a stock peice.

Again, thanks for the effort in pulling the part and posting the pictures.

Good Luck,

John

[heavycenturion]

I learned something! Never a bad day when that happens.



Dennis, sorry for the delay. I had to work overtime.
I need the turn signal lamp in the front bumper, not the side marker in the front fender.
I took 3 pics and marked the clip that holds the connector for the "relay" I`m talking about. Maybe you can find it.
For shipping:
Shipping adress:

Name: Zwetti Hans-Peter
Street: Mooshoefergasse 21
ZIP: 3100
City: St.Poelten

Please tell me how you would prefer payment.
Did you find out something about the shipping costs?

[heavycenturion]

Peter, I will check for that wiring harness and let you know.

Regards,
Dennis Brittain
200 Sedgefield Place
Athens, GA 30606

[Austrian455]

Thanks, hope that I´m lucky with that.
On the phone you told me that a friend of you has a good connection to
get classic car spare parts.
Maybe you can get me a set of power window regulators?
But don´t worry. We will finish this deal and if you can offer me the regulators some time we can ship this seperatly.

BTW: Rolf, thanks for the A/C vents.

[heavycenturion]

Peter,

It is very difficult to manage good pictures of this mirror due to the flash!
I will do my best to describe. The mirror is in perfect working condition... all the wires and controller work as designed, nothing broken.

There is very slight pitting on the surface, but I would be glad to put it on my car if you are not interested. The pitting is so slight you cannot feel it with your fingertips. However, due to the pitting, I would sell this mirror to you for $35.00.

Hope the picts help.

Dennis




Dennis, thanks for pulling all the parts I asked you for. I think I will take them all if we can find a price thats OK for you and me. But I´m sure that won´t be the problem.
Yesterday I saw that I need one electrical part of the A/C. I´m sorry that I didn´t find out earlier. I think it´s something like a relay. You should be able to pull it without any tools. But I don´t know how it´s called. so I will pic a photo of the socket where it sat and a second photo where I´m going to mark the position of it. So you should find it easier. I´ll post the pic today.
I hope you have the time to pull this last part for me.
Also I thought about the centercaps of the rally wheels. I don´t know if you want to sell them as a set of 4 or if you would sell them seperately.
And I saw that your car has a passenger side rear view mirror. Does the remote control for both mirrors work? If they do we could also talk about them. But I think I will call you today. So we can talk about the price of all other parts I want. And if I can afford it I will also take the center caps and both mirrors with the machanism.
Thanks
hear you today:xyxthumbs:

[remi_357]

hi, im interested in knowing what color the seat belts are? how much would you like for all of them? could i get a picture? thank you very much

[heavycenturion]

Remi,

The front belts are spoken for. The rear belts are available. They are dark green. If you're interested in the rear belts, I'd like to have $25.00, plus shipping. I can take pictures, but it will be Saturday of this week, as the car is stored about 10 miles from my home, and I can't get by there during the week during daylight hours. I'll post pictures this Saturday, 1-17.

Thanks for visiting my post!
Dennis



hi, im interested in knowing what color the seat belts are? how much would you like for all of them? could i get a picture? thank you very much

[remi_357]

thank you I will wait till saturday for the picture, but i think ill probaly go ahead and take them, thanks again

[Moraga_Pulsar]

Hello Dennis ....

Seems like I should post a part request here. I am looking for the woodgrain dash bezel that goes around the radio. When I got big green years ago, the radio openning had been cut out and I want to get back to where we started ... Is this good shape, good price and intact? Best Regards, Glenn

[dewbers]

Is the center wood grain moulding taken? The part above the glove box?
I'm interested...

Also, what kind of shape are your rally's in? Parting them too?


Moraga - I've seen them on ebay... infact, I've bought one on ebay. Don't think I have any extra's but I'll check... (Just in case the one from this car is gone already!)

[heavycenturion]

I have it. But last night I put together a tentative plan with another member
that involves him purchasing the entire interior/dash /trim and instrument cluster. He is to confirm with me tonight.

If he decides not to move forward, I do have this part and will be glad to sell it to you.


Hello Dennis ....

Seems like I should post a part request here. I am looking for the woodgrain dash bezel that goes around the radio. When I got big green years ago, the radio openning had been cut out and I want to get back to where we started ... Is this good shape, good price and intact? Best Regards, Glenn

[heavycenturion]

Dewbers,

Thanks for viewing my post! I tentatively closed a deal last night with another member. That deal includes the entire interior... all trim included.

He is to call me tonight and confirm. If that deal falls through, I will let you know and you would be welcome to it.

Thanks
Dennis



Is the center wood grain moulding taken? The part above the glove box?
I'm interested...

Also, what kind of shape are your rally's in? Parting them too?


Moraga - I've seen them on ebay... infact, I've bought one on ebay. Don't think I have any extra's but I'll check... (Just in case the one from this car is gone already!)

[Austrian455]

Dennis, did you find out something about the A/C relay ?
I would also take the driver side mirror you posted the photo for me and one of the center caps we talked about.

[heavycenturion]

Peter, I will not be able to find out about the relay until Friday afternoon. I cannot go to where the car is after dark, and I usually don't return from work until dark.

I'm glad you can use the mirror!

I will check the relay Friday, and advise. Then I can pack everything up and get you a shipping quote.

Thanks Peter.


Dennis, did you find out something about the A/C relay ?
I would also take the driver side mirror you posted the photo for me and one of the center caps we talked about.

[The German]

Hey, that´s what I forgot to ask for : I also need a center cap for one of my rally rims - if it´s of good condition !
Do you still have one for me, Dennis ?

[heavycenturion]

Steve,
Thanks so much for viewing my post! I received confirmation last night that all of the interior has sold as a package, so the moulding you asked about is sold.

As far as the rallyes, they are in good shape. I think I may keep them for my convertible. If not, I will send you an email offering them before posting.

Thanks again.

Dennis



Is the center wood grain moulding taken? The part above the glove box?
I'm interested...

Also, what kind of shape are your rally's in? Parting them too?


Moraga - I've seen them on ebay... infact, I've bought one on ebay. Don't think I have any extra's but I'll check... (Just in case the one from this car is gone already!)

[heavycenturion]

Mr. Rolf,,,

The wheel caps on this car are not available. However, I rebuild wheel caps
when I can find old ones with good chrome. I'm sure I can rebuild you one or a whole set. See this album:
http://www.buickcenturion.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2

and this post:

http://www.buickcenturion.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6424#post6424

If you would like me to build you one or four I would be glad to. I charge $25.00 per cap if you supply the old cap, and $35.00 per cap if I have to supply the old cap (plus shipping).

In your case, I would think it would be cheaper for me to find the old caps here.

Let me know if you're interested.





Hey, that´s what I forgot to ask for : I also need a center cap for one of my rally rims - if it´s of good condition !
Do you still have one for me, Dennis ?

[heavycenturion]

Moraga,

Thanks for viewing my post, but I the deal for the entire interior did go through last night. That part is sold.

Dennis



Hello Dennis ....

Seems like I should post a part request here. I am looking for the woodgrain dash bezel that goes around the radio. When I got big green years ago, the radio openning had been cut out and I want to get back to where we started ... Is this good shape, good price and intact? Best Regards, Glenn

[The German]

... ...The wheel caps on this car are not available. However, I rebuild wheel caps when I can find old ones with good chrome. ... ...
Let me know if you're interested.

Thanks, Dennis, for the info.! I read about your wheel cap resto. earlier but such perfect caps would only make sense if I would replace all 5. Will think about it and perhaps come back to you.

[heavycenturion]

Remi,

Here are the pics of the rear belts. You will note i've included the shoulder belts as well... as I didn't know whether or not you needed them. They are included in the $25.00 price if you want them.

Let me know if you would like these belts

Thanks
Dennis




thank you I will wait till saturday for the picture, but i think ill probaly go ahead and take them, thanks again

[heavycenturion]

Peter,

I checked on the relay today. Unfortunately, this relay was not left on the car when the engine was removed. I will continue to look for one and let you know if I can find one.

I will determine shipping costs tomorrow, Saturday 1-17-09.

Thanks Peter.




Dennis, sorry for the delay. I had to work overtime.
I need the turn signal lamp in the front bumper, not the side marker in the front fender.
I took 3 pics and marked the clip that holds the connector for the "relay" I`m talking about. Maybe you can find it.
For shipping:
Shipping adress:

Name: Zwetti Hans-Peter
Street: Mooshoefergasse 21
ZIP: 3100
City: St.Poelten

Please tell me how you would prefer payment.
Did you find out something about the shipping costs?

[heavycenturion]

Peter

I've taken everything to the USPS and to UPS to get rates for shipping.

UPS wanted $113.00!

United States Post Office is the most economical.
Their best rate was $61.50.. average 10 day transit time.
for delivery within 1 week, USPS charges $74.00.

Which do you prefer?

As to payament method, I have a paypal account if that is ok with you. If not, do you have any suggestions.. I wouldn't know how else to do it.

Thanks
Dennis Brittain
200 Sedgefield Place
Athens, GA 30606



Dennis, sorry for the delay. I had to work overtime.
I need the turn signal lamp in the front bumper, not the side marker in the front fender.
I took 3 pics and marked the clip that holds the connector for the "relay" I`m talking about. Maybe you can find it.
For shipping:
Shipping adress:

Name: Zwetti Hans-Peter
Street: Mooshoefergasse 21
ZIP: 3100
City: St.Poelten

Please tell me how you would prefer payment.
Did you find out something about the shipping costs?

[Austrian455]

Dennis, sorry for the delay on the PM.
I answerd it a minute ago. Hope you receive it.

[Austrian455]

Dennis, I received the parts today.
I can tell you one thing, it was better than birthday, christmas and eastern together.
All parts are exactly in the condition you told me or better. Thanks for the additional back plate and glass for the center caps. I was really suprised of the chrome on the outside mirror. It´s nearly new!!
5 minutes after opening the box I had to call a friend of mine who knows the car since I bought it. When he saw all the stuff he nearly started to masturbate.

Now I hope that the snow will melt in the next weeks. We have about 10 inches snow around.
Because there is only one thing I can think of!! Cruising around with the new dual exhaust on, my Deep Purple tape in the stereo and the side windows low. :cool:

Thanks

[heavycenturion]

Peter,

Good for you! I'm glad you're happy with the parts.

Hope the snow melts soon!

Dennis


Dennis, I received the parts today.
I can tell you one thing, it was better than birthday, christmas and eastern together.
All parts are exactly in the condition you told me or better. Thanks for the additional back plate and glass for the center caps. I was really suprised of the chrome on the outside mirror. It´s nearly new!!
5 minutes after opening the box I had to call a friend of mine who knows the car since I bought it. When he saw all the stuff he nearly started to masturbate.

Now I hope that the snow will melt in the next weeks. We have about 10 inches snow around.
Because there is only one thing I can think of!! Cruising around with the new dual exhaust on, my Deep Purple tape in the stereo and the side windows low. :cool:

Thanks

[Austrian455]

Dennis, I got some PW regulators out of a 72 Riviera. So you don´t have to continue looking for them. But if you find any other nice "option parts" like Power door lock (complete with wiring...) or a complete cruise control, please keep me informed.
Did you find the A/C part I thought that it´s a relay. Now I know that it correctly called a thermal fuse for the A/C compressor. Maybe you can find one.
I don´t know if I forgot to ask, or if anyone else has asked: Is your parts car equipped with a Posi rear ???

[heavycenturion]

Glad to hear about the Power Window Regulators! As to the thermal fuse, I have not found one yet, but am confident I will. I'll keep you posted on that.
The rear end is NOT a Posi.. wish it were I'd put that bad boy in my car.

Good hearing from you. I'll redouble my efforts to find the thermal fuse. and advise.

Dennis



Dennis, I got some PW regulators out of a 72 Riviera. So you don´t have to continue looking for them. But if you find any other nice "option parts" like Power door lock (complete with wiring...) or a complete cruise control, please keep me informed.
Did you find the A/C part I thought that it´s a relay. Now I know that it correctly called a thermal fuse for the A/C compressor. Maybe you can find one.
I don´t know if I forgot to ask, or if anyone else has asked: Is your parts car equipped with a Posi rear ???

[Austrian455]

Dennis, I hope you´re doing fine.
Thanks for your efforts on finding a thermal fuse for me.
If you find one, you can be sure, every time I turn on the ice cold blowing A/C (hope so ;) ) I will think of the you. The man who made it possible to be real cool in summer. ;)

[Austrian455]

Dennis,
How are you?

I would need some parts again.
I would need all clips and stuff that hold the rocker panel moldings.
Do you still have them?

[heavycenturion]

Peter,

Sorry, I don't have those. My originals were rusted, so I will need the ones from the parts car. If I see any, I will keep you in mind.

Hope you are doing well!

Dennis

[Austrian455]

Dennis, thanks for the fast answer.
I´m fine.
Could you take some pics of the rocker hardware?
It would help me to see them on the car.
Because the bodys shop who did the paint job on my car removed
all the clips and lost them. So I don´t know where they were or how they looked like.

[heavycenturion]

Peter,

Oh! I was thinking of the trim that holds the trim on the fenders (front and rear). Those are metal and I need them, as my originals were rusted out.

I went down to look at my original clips for the rocker molding, and they are plastic! I honestly don't know if they are the same on the parts car, but I will check it out in a day or so and let you know. If they are there, I will be glad to sell them to you.

I've attached pictures of the clips from my 73.

[Austrian455]

Hey Dennis,
How are you?
I need those rocker molding clips.
Can you sell them to me?

[heavycenturion]

Hey Dennis,
How are you?
I need those rocker molding clips.
Can you sell them to me?

Peter,

The clips in the photo are from my 73, not the 72 parts car. I cannot sell these as I will need them in my restoration. Remind me.. do you have a 72 or a 73... they are different.

Dennis

[Big Burgundy]

If you still have parts, I'm interrested in the rear license plate holder, and the trunk lock bezel. Thanks!

[Austrian455]

Dennis,

My car is 72.

[dewbers]

Hey Dennis - what is actually left from this car now? I know you've been selling stuff from her for a while now. Is thre much left?
Thanks!
Steve

[heavycenturion]

Dennis,

My car is 72.

Peter, I thought you had a 72. The clips I showed you in the picture are from my 73. I will need those.

I will be visiting the car this afternoon and will inspect it for the clips you need and advise if I have them.

Thanks!
Dennis

[heavycenturion]

If you still have parts, I'm interrested in the rear license plate holder, and the trunk lock bezel. Thanks!


Big,

The trunk lock bezel has sold. I may or may not still have the license plate holder. I sold the rear bumper and am fairly sure the plate holder went with it. :Dou:
I will confirm this afternoon and advise. I still have a good bit of the interior trim, seats, dash, steering column. Let me know if you're interested in any of that and I can get you pictures.


Thanks!
Dennis

[heavycenturion]

If you still have parts, I'm interrested in the rear license plate holder, and the trunk lock bezel. Thanks!

Big B

I inspected the car and found that the lic. plate holder did go with the bumper. However, I have two 69 Chevy Impalas... and I think you will find they are the same. I've got two of those if you are interested. I can let you have them for $15.00 each plus shipping.

Let me know if you're interested.

[Austrian455]

Peter, I thought you had a 72. The clips I showed you in the picture are from my 73. I will need those.

I will be visiting the car this afternoon and will inspect it for the clips you need and advise if I have them.

Thanks!
Dennis

Dennis,

Any news for me?

[hermanrodriquez]

I'm looking for two Centurion Emblems that go on the front fenders

[Big Burgundy]

Thanks, but I did get the lisence frame already! Still need a trunk emblem if anyone comes across one. Thanks!

[Robroy]

I'm looking for two Centurion Emblems that go on the front fenders
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buick-Centurion-emblem-Centurion-1973-1972-1971_W0QQitemZ220472006585QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item335527d7b9&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

[Gum,beest]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buick-Centurion-emblem-Centurion-1973-1972-1971_W0QQitemZ220472006585QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item335527d7b9&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

Herman
Please note that there is a differance between the 73 emblems compared to the other years
It's possible that the Centurion emblems are the same and that only the 455 emblems differ
This has to do with the altered contour of our fenders
I have read this someware on this site but i can't remember witch thread

[73 Centurion]

The Centurion emblems are the same. It's the 455 emblems that are unique. All Centurions came with a 455 in 71 and 72 and they didn't have a 455 emblem.

The base engine in 73 was the 4bbl 350. The 455 was an option so they made up badges to show which cars had the big engine. Because of the curve of the fenders they didn't use the more common 455 emblem from the GS/Skylark. They made up a special 455 badge that allowed the 455 to be vertical without a gap behind it.

Here's a great picture of the emblem from Per's beautiful 73.