Hi Anders (& list) My '57 had also the optional hood ornament but it was so pitted and pierced that i need to use as template to make a new. The job was made in Spain and the result was very good (see http://www.ifrance.com/c-i-f/57hood-ornam.htm but forget the text, it's too late..). The only drawback ; it's so sharp that it has made holes in my new cover.. I now put a cap on it ! About upholstery, try Gary Goers, he made my complete upholstery with the correct die-heated "crown" and "linear" lines. Expect to high price and delay but the job is fantastic. -- Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)- Webmaster des sites ACCF et C-I-F Imperial 1957 Crown convertible Buick 1958 Roadmaster sedan HT - American Car Club de France (ACCF) : http://www.accf.com - Chrysler Imperial France (C-I-F) : http://www.ifrance.com/c-i-f - Cadillac " Standard of Excellence " : http://www.ifrance.com/accf-cad - SportsCars : http://www.ifrance.com/accf-sprtcar