long arm rest bases

Discussion in 'Repro Parts' started by Jamie Carnes, Feb 3, 2002.

  1. Jamie Carnes

    Jamie Carnes May the Torque be with you.

    If we are making a wish list, I would like to see the long armrest bases and backing plates for the '70 cars reproduced. All I can seem to find are the short versions.

    This isn't already done by someone, is it?
     
  2. Duane

    Duane Member

    Long Armrest Bases

    Jamie,
    I made reproduction long armrest bases at least 6 years ago. I took examples of these to the GSCA Nationals and no one seemed interested in them. At the time there were enough originals out there that could be dyed. (There are probably still enough originals out there.) After selling only a few sets I decided it wasn't worth it and scrapped the molds. The chromed plastic base plate is a needed part and could be made and sold for a reasonable price. If there was enough demand and I could get deposits with the orders I could reproduce them. Duane (Classic Car Interiors)
     
  3. BigBlock455

    BigBlock455 Punch It!

    Does someone know where you can get the bases re-chromed?...............Ward

    Answered my own question, American Platics 734-721-1967 $29 a side :laugh:
     
    Last edited: Mar 5, 2002
  4. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    If reasonably priced we will take a set.

    Jim Lore
     
  5. Jamie Carnes

    Jamie Carnes May the Torque be with you.

    Thanks for the reply, Duane. I ran across a couple of decent bases that I repainted. At the time you had these, I had just gotten my car, so I wasn't looking for new ones yet.

    It could be a need now; I felt lucky to find mine. I had my plastic "chrome" backing plates "replated" by American.
     
  6. Carl Rychlik

    Carl Rychlik Let Buick Light Your Fire


    Jamie,Poston sells the long armrests.I just saw them in his latest catalog. Duane,I'd be interested in having you make the long armrest bases.To make it worth your while,put 3 pairs on your list for me.If you make them,it would help a lot.Thank you! :TU:
     
  7. Jamie Carnes

    Jamie Carnes May the Torque be with you.

    I'm glad to hear those are available now from at least one supplier. Thanks for the info, 70Stage1.

    :)
     
  8. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    I talked with Tony at Postons. He does have the long armrests, but not the bases or bezels.

    Jim lore
     
  9. RonRitchie

    RonRitchie New Member

    Hi Jim

    Do you have an e-mail for Tony (Postons). I need 17" for 68 Skylark and nothing around. Tks. Ron
     
  10. stage-x

    stage-x Then & Now Auto

    We have chrome backs and pads,

    Mark
     
  11. tlivingd

    tlivingd BIG BLOCK, THE ANTI PRIUS

    seeing that this thread is from 2002 and Postons closed it's doors about 6 months ago, you maybe in trouble
     

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