Wanted cruiser skirts to fit 57 ranchero like the ones in the picture
Not 100% sure, but I believe the ones with the chrome trim like the pic are Mercury. I'm also pretty sure the manufacturers didn't offer cruiser skirts, so I'm not sure why I'm thinking that way.
Rich, you are correct, they are Mercury. They were factory supplied for the '57 Merc Turnpike Cruiser, hence the common name "cruiser skirts". I got mine new from the local LM dealer in '58 for my '56 Fairlane, still use the skirts on my Ranchero in the summer. They have the stainless trim and the stainless scuff pads on the leading edge. They were at one time offered by the aftermarket, but had a slight arch on the top edge and no stainless trim. John
here is a resource for skirts. http://fenderskirtdepot.com/Ford/ They have both used originals and new reproductions in both steel and fiberglass.
Steve.. you may want to try and get in touch with a man named Ronald Turner who lives in the Goderich area off of Lake Huron He is listed in Old Autos I believe..... He may be able to help you locally.
set on e-bay 400.00
Thanks to everyone I found a set at a great price