Hi! I just joined this forum. I am in the process of restoring a 1957 Pontiac Laurentian convertible and I am looking for a pair of rechromed tail light housings. I have the original pair but they will have to be repaired and rechromed so I am trying to find a more economical solution since rechroming is so expensive in Ontario. Are the US 1957 Pontiac tail lighting housings an exact fit? Thanks in advance for your responses.
rabbit64cs said
Apr 10, 2011
pics to follow of some of my spares...
Halfbreed said
Apr 10, 2011
U.S. versions are the same on Cheiftains.
Star Cheifs have round red reflector above the taillight but are interchangible.
midlifecrisis said
May 26, 2011
Hi Rog. Do you have those pictures of your spares yet? Thanks.
Bill
dualquadpete said
May 29, 2011
midlifecrisis wrote:
Hi! I just joined this forum. I am in the process of restoring a 1957 Pontiac Laurentian convertible and I am looking for a pair of rechromed tail light housings. I have the original pair but they will have to be repaired and rechromed so I am trying to find a more economical solution since rechroming is so expensive in Ontario. Are the US 1957 Pontiac tail lighting housings an exact fit? Thanks in advance for your responses.
You may have to send them out west for rechrome!!! Even with the shipping it's cheaper than the Ont. prices [it's insane here] I gave an example here awhile ago of my friends 69 Cutlass frt. bumber,ended up at $1600 for repair & re-plate. Re-po's for 68 & 70 to 72 but not for his "BUMMER" You almost have to take out a 2nd. mortgage to get plating done in Ontario.
midlifecrisis said
May 29, 2011
Thanks for the post. Where do you send them out west and how much cheaper is it?
Bill
57poncho said
May 29, 2011
I got all my stuff done at the chrome pit in Winnipeg. Very happy with their work.
Thank you for the information. I'll follow-up with the Chrome Pit.
Bill
57poncho said
May 29, 2011
midlifecrisis wrote:
Thank you for the information. I'll follow-up with the Chrome Pit.
Bill
Ask for Nelson and tell him Vern with the 57 Pontiac told you to give them a call. It can't hurt you might get a little better deal.
midlifecrisis said
May 29, 2011
Thanks again Vern.
Bill
rabbit64cs said
May 29, 2011
I can get better pics mid week, the one is better than the other ,, I have a few boxes of left over 57 parts, including a complete set of side stainless trim.
If you see something that needs a better look ,,let me know
-- Edited by rabbit64cs on Sunday 29th of May 2011 09:36:06 PM
4SPEED427 said
May 29, 2011
Rog, is there anything you DON'T have.....?
rabbit64cs said
May 29, 2011
Hahahaha...
time..
well, the 57 stuff I collected to resto the 57 I had,,,and sold,, the new owner didn't want any of my spares..go figure.
I'm a collector...not a builder!!
midlifecrisis said
May 31, 2011
It looks like you have at least one hood bar extension. Do you have both sides and what condition are they in? I am also looking for two good to very good tail light housings. I see you have two. What condition are they in? Do you have a hood bar? How about the two horse shoe rings for below the tail light housings. Thanks.
Bill
rabbit64cs said
May 31, 2011
send me your home email,, and I'll send a bunch of pics Tommorrow night when I get home..
I have more parts tucked away , do you want pics of alll side trim?
midlifecrisis said
May 31, 2011
Sure pics of all your 57 Pontiac parts including the side trim would be great. My home e-mail address is bill.carrothers@rogers.com. Thanks again.
Bill
59vette said
Jul 12, 2011
Say, I live in Edmonton and have two 57 Pontiac Laurentian convertibles.
Say,, do you have any spare "Laurentian" scripts for the side of the front fenders ??
Thanks, Ed
midlifecrisis said
Jul 13, 2011
Hi Ed. Sorry but I don't have any spare "Laurentian" fender scripts. It took me five years to find a pair to buy and then it cost me another $500 to have them repaired, prepared and rechromed at Cambridge Plating. Good luck on finding a complete pair in any condition. They're pretty rare.
Hi! I just joined this forum. I am in the process of restoring a 1957 Pontiac Laurentian convertible and I am looking for a pair of rechromed tail light housings. I have the original pair but they will have to be repaired and rechromed so I am trying to find a more economical solution since rechroming is so expensive in Ontario. Are the US 1957 Pontiac tail lighting housings an exact fit? Thanks in advance for your responses.
U.S. versions are the same on Cheiftains.
Star Cheifs have round red reflector above the taillight but are interchangible.
Hi Rog. Do you have those pictures of your spares yet? Thanks.
Bill
You may have to send them out west for rechrome!!! Even with the shipping it's cheaper than the Ont. prices [it's insane here] I gave an example here awhile ago of my friends 69 Cutlass frt. bumber,ended up at $1600 for repair & re-plate. Re-po's for 68 & 70 to 72 but not for his "BUMMER" You almost have to take out a 2nd. mortgage to get plating done in Ontario.
Thanks for the post. Where do you send them out west and how much cheaper is it?
Bill
I got all my stuff done at the chrome pit in Winnipeg. Very happy with their work.
http://www.thechromepit.com/
I'll post em tonight...
Thank you for the information. I'll follow-up with the Chrome Pit.
Bill
Ask for Nelson and tell him Vern with the 57 Pontiac told you to give them a call. It can't hurt you might get a little better deal.
Thanks again Vern.
Bill
I can get better pics mid week, the one is better than the other ,, I have a few boxes of left over 57 parts, including a complete set of side stainless trim.
If you see something that needs a better look ,,let me know
-- Edited by rabbit64cs on Sunday 29th of May 2011 09:36:06 PM
time..
well, the 57 stuff I collected to resto the 57 I had,,,and sold,, the new owner didn't want any of my spares..go figure.
I'm a collector...not a builder!!
It looks like you have at least one hood bar extension. Do you have both sides and what condition are they in? I am also looking for two good to very good tail light housings. I see you have two. What condition are they in? Do you have a hood bar? How about the two horse shoe rings for below the tail light housings. Thanks.
Bill
I have more parts tucked away , do you want pics of alll side trim?
Sure pics of all your 57 Pontiac parts including the side trim would be great. My home e-mail address is bill.carrothers@rogers.com. Thanks again.
Bill
Say, I live in Edmonton and have two 57 Pontiac Laurentian convertibles.
Say,, do you have any spare "Laurentian" scripts for the side of the front fenders ??
Thanks, Ed
Bill