1957 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Series " Continental Kit "

[Dennis Branch]

I don't even know if they make a continental kit for this car, If so if anyone knows where I can buy a new one or used one, as always I truly appreciate all the help.
Dennis Branch
57  Cadillac Fleetwood

"Putting her back together one piece at a time "

[Walter Youshock]

There were 2 styles.  On one, the entire bumper was removed and an extension was added between the bumper and quarter panels to fit the wheel.  Of course, the exhaust also had to be modified to still exit through the bumper ends as was the practice in '57.

The second style left the bumper in its original position and a U shaped piece with the same contour of the center bar was added and the wheel fit inside it.

I have an original brochure for the second style so I would say that is the one approved by cadillac.  I have seen this style pop up on ebay but rarely.

[Dennis Branch]

Walter, thanks as always for the info. If you happen to see one pop up again , give me a call.
Thanks
Dennis Branch
Ms. Gulf Coast
601-467-9244

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

I prefer the second type as the one where the bumper is moved back just looks too cheap and tacky.

They never made them for the '70's Eldorados so I made my own.   And used a Space saver spare as the original 235x75x15 wheel was just too tall for smooth lines.

Bruce.

[Walter Youshock]

That's the style in the '57 dealer piece I have.

[Dennis Branch]

Bruce, that looks great on your car. If you happen to see one for sale somewhere keep me in mind.
Thanks
Dennis Branch
Ms. Gulf Coast
601-467-9244

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

I make my own as I usually get cars that never had them.

Finding one down here for anything is like finding hens' teeth.

Bruce.

[Nicholas Y]

Im going the other way and removing this one!

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

And I can see why.   It simply doesn't blend in with the lines of the vehicle.   Way too tall for the trunk lines.

Difficult to see, but the outer frame doesn't meet well with the original Bumper Bar.

Bruce.

[David King (kz78hy)]

Dennis,

Even though I don't like these things, here is one advertised on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201249765770?item=201249765770&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:SS:SS:US:3160&vxp=mtr

David

[Walter Youshock]

That's the style in the brochure I have.