New member from Ontario Canada

[69torino]

Car came out of paint shop over the weekend. I don't have the budget to rechrome anything this year so we are going to pull off the grille and paint it with the chrome look paint that is out now. I have all new side glass with the greenish tint to go in , then upholstery and mechanical. I am hoping to have it on the road by June.

[RCM]

Good looking. What are those mirror-like things on your headlights?
Post some pics of what you came up with regarding the new chrome paint.
Regards

[Fortunateson]

Looking good! So what are you using as a gasket behind the trunk lock trim?

[darrell]

your roof should be white but whatever makes you happy.

[54vicky]

Rui they were a popular item in the 60s and still are around we called them cats eyes.

[RCM]

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Thanks vicky, do they let light through or do you need to take'em off to drive at night?
Regards.

[scicala]

Originally Posted by RCM

Thanks vicky, do they let light through or do you need to take'em off to drive at night?
Regards.

I believe they are designed to reduce the headlight glare for oncoming traffic in front of you at night.

Sal

[Gumpy]

welcome mike,, 69 torino thats a cool car!

[meteor 53]

I also own a rear Meteor,a 50th anniversary coupe one of 500 made but I still drive it every where . Meteors used Mercury power trains if that will help figure out engine size , mine has the 255 flat head

[darrell]

that practise ended in 54.i owned a 53 convertable back in 68.

[RCM]

Originally Posted by scicala

I believe they are designed to reduce the headlight glare for oncoming traffic in front of you at night.

Sal

Thanks Sal.

[darrell]

most put them on for looks.like a crow anything shiny was a go.

[54vicky]

late but to answer your question they do allow light.but are illegal here in Ontario.as Darrell said more for looks than practical.

[69torino]

Thanks for the comments fellows. Meteors being Canadian produced, were available in tri color combinations. This car has been painted to match what it looked like according to pictures taken in 1962 which the PO had . I have no history on it prior to then.

[56 Fairlane]

Looking good Mike, did the guy you bought the Meteor from paint it? I noticed a couple of 55 or 56 Fords in the background.

[69torino]

To answer questions, the trunk trim gasket was still useable so was not replaced. I likely will remove the cat eye plates later, the car also has the vent window screens popular back in the day which will go back on when the new glass and weatherstripping is installed. It was indeed the fellow I got it from who painted it. He has been a bodyman for years . He has a dozen 50's cars still waiting for restoration including 4 55-6 Fairlanes.

[mercman from oz]

Looking good 69torino. Can't wait to see large pictures of the finished car. Keep up the good work on this beauty. Regards Mercman <><

[mercman from oz]

Here is an interesting observation, comparing the 1955 and 1956 Meteors from the original Sales Brochure. As you can see, both cars have nearly identical side trim, however, in 1955, this trim was used on the top of the line Meteor Rideau, while in 1956, the same trim was used on the more economical Meteor Niagara. Unfortunately, I only have photos of the Two-Door Club Sedans, not the Victorias. Thought that you might like to see these pictures.

[69torino]

Thanks Mercman . I will send these pics to the upholstery guy as a sample for him to recreate the interior which has to be entirely replaced. I still am curious as to your referring my car as a Victoria ? Is that an Oz nameplate ? There is no badging on this car with Victoria , just Niagara.

[54vicky]

I think the reason he called a vicky because it is a hardtop not positive if meteor used this designation or not I will try checking my literature