trim pieces 57 wagon upper taillight (fin) to top of lower tailgate ?

Started by 58villager, 2026-05-08 12:04

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58villager

I seem to recall seeing photos of said pieces (don't know where). does anyone know about these? i"m thinking about a unique two-tone for the villager. Gerald
58 edsel villager big block (300 6cyl )58 edsel bermuda resto. project,78 ford king cobra 5.0/4speed

gasman826


58villager

any idea where i can find pics of such pieces? may have to fabricate some, as i imagine these would be difficult to find? Gerald
58 edsel villager big block (300 6cyl )58 edsel bermuda resto. project,78 ford king cobra 5.0/4speed

abe_lugo

I actually bought some for mine. I can dig them out and get you measurements.  They are off and loose.  Just have to find them in my bins.
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

abe_lugo

17.5" overall x 1/2" wide. Radiused at the center

17.375 at center. The piece has a rounded center. Point at one end and angled cut at the other.  Also it elevated a bit for the body contour.
I think restoration specialities has some trim bar that is sold that can be due to create copied
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

58villager

abe, great pics ,but 17.5 inches seems to long ? measured from end of fin to top of tailgate ,measures about 14-15",depends on how much curve i allow. could you get a pic of one " mocked up" on a car? thanks Gerald
58 edsel villager big block (300 6cyl )58 edsel bermuda resto. project,78 ford king cobra 5.0/4speed

abe_lugo

Let me double confirm and also lay them on my wagon tomorrow.
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

abe_lugo

Here they are on my wagon this morning. They are 17.5ish inches
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

djfordmanjack

It's interesting they look good, even though there is no paint division here.

abe_lugo

I just placed them there not bolted in.  Was considering painting the tailgate red if I ever get to fixing the rust on the tailgate. 
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

58villager

once again Abe, thanks for the great pics ! hard to imagine a paint separation there, but i guess you would just have to see it. don't know that it works for my application. Gerald
58 edsel villager big block (300 6cyl )58 edsel bermuda resto. project,78 ford king cobra 5.0/4speed

1930artdeco

That is where the paint division is on my wagon.

Mike
1930 Model A Townsedan
1957 Country Sedan