Re: IML: Mystery Part on eBay is 1965 Newport

[David Dimitriou <macedonxx@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the help. It really is chromed die-cast pot metal. I've got a few better pictures. If you would like I can send to any interested.

best regards,
Dave

Richard Woodside <rwoodside@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>  
> The mystery part, eBay item 330083307429, is the right
> front fender stainless trim for a 1965 Newport. The
> length of the "over-the-top" portion will vary,
> depending on whether the car had the optional
> fender-top turn signal indicators, or not. This one
> looks as if it is short enough to be for a car with
> the indicator lights.
>
> The bigger mystery, for me, is why does the seller say
> it has a pit in the chrome? The damage is evident in
> the photo, but stainless steel doesn't usually get
> pits, does it? Perhaps it's abrasion damage?
>
> Dick Woodside
> 58 New Yorker Town &
>  Country
> 65 Newport
> 68 Imperial Convt and Coupe
> 68 Town & Country
> 77 Town & Country (x 2)
> good selection of Brand X, just for comparison purposes
>
>
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