'58 reproduction tail lights and determination of original color

[PNKMoore@xxxxxxx]

Hey Folks:

I've had my ‘58 Imperial "project car" for about two weeks, and while all 
I've had time to do on it is wash it and shove it into a garage, I've greatly 
enjoyed being in the club and reading all of the emails.  I've learned a lot.

At one point, I think I was cruising through the Imperial website and saw 
where someone was advertising their ability to produce reproduction tail 
lights.  
I've looked since and I can't find that entry.  I want to make this car a 
daily driver, not necessarily a show car, so I'm not particularly concerned 
about 
finding and dropping serious money on NOS taillights.  Can anyone direct me 
to that site entry or to another source for good reproduction tail light lenses 
for the ‘58?  Mine are broken and all that's left is the base and interior 
lens.  The cones are gone.

Also, I'm collecting as much data as I can in anticipation of various stages 
of the restoration, and one thing I'm stuck on is the paint.  When I bought 
the car I thought it was black.  I've looked at the paint chips, however, and 
I'm not sure Chrysler offered a true "black" in 1958.  It may be "midnight 
blue" 
or something else.  I've seen references to "fender tags" when determining 
original color, but I don't know what that means.  Can anyone give me some 
pointers on determining the original color?  

I still haven't been able to get at the motor long enough to pull plugs or 
the pan and see if I'm got a chance to revive or if I'm looking at a rebuild, 
which I'd have to send out.  I've got plenty of time, of course, but I want to 
get at it!  Thanks for all of your help.

Patrick Moore
Southeast Louisiana
‘58 4 door hardtop (that may or may not be black)