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Fleetwood armrest & knee bolster

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#1 ·
Hello. I am looking for a 1993-early 1995 Fleetwood blue leather front center armrest. I have a 1996 Fleetwood and I prefer the older style armrest (doesn't everyone?). I am not sure if Caprice or Roadmaster is the same shade of blue or not. If so, let me know please.

I am also looking for the knee bolster panel that goes under the steering column. I believe all 1993-1996 Fleetwood knee bolsters are the same. I need a blue one please.
 
#2 ·
The 9193 RM is close if not the same color.


The knee bolster is the same for all years.


I have a gray center console, and can get a knee bolster, but it is gray as well. If you get a spray can of SEM Color Coat, you should be able to paint them to match. There is another SEM Classic Coat that is made specifically for leather and soft vinyl.
 
#3 · (Edited)
Yes, if I cannot find the blue parts I need, I may have to dye.

How much would you need for the knee bolster? I would want a mint one that doesn't have any of the tabs that connect it to the metal panel worn or about to give way.
 
#4 ·
I have to pick it, so I do not know the condition or price at this time. I would not pick anything that is not in serviceable condition.
 
#6 ·
I will not be going to the yard until next weekend at the earliest, and maybe even not until they get some fresh meat. I must pay to get in, even if it is to inspect parts. I do not like to make 2 trips.
 
#8 ·
The rear quarter trim is gone.
 
#9 ·
Yeah, the 1/4 panel trim is usually the first thing that goes! Let me know about the kneed bolster. I have already ordered some dye. I think I am going to seek out a blue armrest though. I'd rather not dye that. I would think they would be easier to find due to production numbers than the knee bolster. And it is not as if the knee bolster would get any wear that would affect the dye job.
 
#12 ·
I found a knee bolster.

Now looking for the early style double lid armrest in Fleetwood color neutral. Also looking for the right front inner fender and air dam for a 93-96 Fleetwood, two pieces. This is the forward most inner fender that extends to the front bumper and the associated right front air dam that attaches to it. These get wrecked when parking over sidewalks that are too high for the car's overhang.
 
#13 ·
.... looking for the right front inner fender and air dam for a 93-96 Fleetwood, two pieces. .
I had been skeptical first hearing this, but wound up buying the FWB from the same guy who claimed he used an RM version as replacement - with modifications of course. There's a little slitting to be done to clear the outer extension spring tab, but most of the rest lines up ok. One advantage is the material is a little more pliant nylon style material and not the super rigid 'plastic car model' type spec Cady's are made of, that are much more susceptible to damage.
 
#15 ·
The airdam for the FW is slightly smaller than the RMS. The RMS airdam is the same as the Caprice/wagon.


The plastic for the FW wheelhouse extension is not even model car grade plastic. It will literally crumble in your hands. I have been trying to find a set to make molds from for fiberglass parts. I have only seen one complete one in all the time I have been scouring junk yards. I have had 2-3 fall apart in my hands while removing a screw.
 
#16 ·
I just sold a gray center arm rest on ebay 2 days ago.
 
#18 ·
The gray would also be considered a neutral color. The beige is probably lighter than the RM color. The Caprice did not have a center armrest with storage.
 
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