I started on the '54 almost 10 years ago. At that time there was a Mr. McGreevy in Canada selling reproduction park light lenses for '53 and '54 C/Ks. I purchased a set from him for $50, and was thrilled to get them. I later heard that he was going to quit producing them, and tried to order an extra set to have, just in case. I was too late, he had already sold out.
There is a high-tech company here in Perkins that does plastic work for the semi conductor industry. They have the ability to laser scan my lenses, and make new ones. I haven't priced it out yet, but intend to take my lenses to them this week in order to get an idea of what it would cost to reproduce these lenses.
What would the interest level be, and what might you consider a reasonable price for such reproduction lenses in today's market? Since the last source dried up 10 years ago, I would think there would be a demand...?
The company rep and I talked briefly tonight, and if this goes well I might let him give me an estimate on reproducing grills. That is rather an ambitious concept at this time, but if the lenses go well, I could put the money towards the grill project. They could scan the grill, if not produce it. Of course, they have contacts with companies that could actually do the production.
Feedback appreciated.