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.
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.
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Some times I wake up GRUMPY, but today I let her sleep in !!!!!!!!BLACKSTOCK Ont.
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
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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.
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.