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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. 



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pics to follow of some of my spares...

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U.S. versions are the same on Cheiftains.

Star Cheifs have round red reflector above the taillight but are interchangible.



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Hi Rog. Do you have those pictures of your spares yet? Thanks.

 

Bill



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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.



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Thanks for the post. Where do you send them out west and how much cheaper is it?

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I got all my stuff done at the chrome pit in Winnipeg. Very happy with their work.

http://www.thechromepit.com/



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I'll post em tonight...



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Thank you for the information. I'll follow-up with the Chrome Pit.

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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.



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Thanks again Vern.

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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

rog's 038.jpgrog's 042.jpgrog's 039.jpgrog's 040.jpg



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Rog, is there anything you DON'T have.....?

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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.

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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.

Bill



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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?



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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



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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



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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.

Bill

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