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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: j762538 on May 08, 2019, 04:57:08 PM

Title: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: j762538 on May 08, 2019, 04:57:08 PM: Can't believe I found a 1954 Kaiser Special (early) on Craigslist near me. It has been modified with a 327, power steering & power brakes. This is a car that is much more comfortable than my original 51 Traveler. It has some small issues, like it needs a right side tail light but just about everything works! Let me know if you have a spare taillight.
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: r1lark on May 08, 2019, 05:19:53 PM: Nice! :)

How about some underhood pics?
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: njpatera on May 09, 2019, 06:58:54 AM: very nice! I love the colors!
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: j762538 on May 09, 2019, 07:14:09 AM: Some more info, it has a Nova front end with disc brakes and a Chevelle rear end. The wheel well was cut out of it, maybe it had some rust, and it was covered over so I would be interested in getting it replaced. Need a left vent cable, battery hold down and a radio delete panel too. Here is a photo of the engine.
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: pjkaiser on May 09, 2019, 09:54:20 AM: Is this the replacement for the Traveler or just an addition to the Fleet??? I remember, fairly recent, when you were contemplating selling the Traveler.

It also looks like it has been upgraded to 12 volts.
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: j762538 on May 09, 2019, 10:11:46 AM: As much as I hate to, I am leaning more towards selling the Traveler to someone that can get it out more. Car shows are few and far between here in Oregon and the new car will be a more comfortable ride. Yes, it is 12v and has cruise control too.
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: j762538 on May 09, 2019, 10:13:30 AM: Quote from: njpatera on May 09, 2019, 06:58:54 AM
very nice! I love the colors!
I agree. My first Kaiser was blue with a white top too.
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: rrdcorvair on May 09, 2019, 10:35:07 AM: What is the part number for the radio delete plate? I can't find a reference to it in the parts books and I file my parts by part number. Don't know where to look on my parts list. BTW, the right rear tail light lens is a rare one. Saw a few months ago where one changed hands for over $500 on Ebay.
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: Fid on May 09, 2019, 11:03:45 AM: Quote
What is the part number for the radio delete plate?

Parts book lists "Cover, radio control (Chrome)" as part number 207568
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: j762538 on May 09, 2019, 11:17:58 AM: Quote from: Fid on May 09, 2019, 11:03:45 AM
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What is the part number for the radio delete plate?

Parts book lists "Cover, radio control (Chrome)" as part number 207568

Thanks, I see one on ebay but it says for 51 52 53, don't know if it would fit a 54.
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: Fid on May 09, 2019, 11:20:08 AM: If it's a '54 Early Special, it will fit it.
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: custom on May 09, 2019, 01:11:18 PM: It's hard to see, but by the picture it looks like it has '54 tail lights.
Is there a red plastic upper lens?
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: j762538 on May 09, 2019, 01:14:31 PM: yes
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: joefrazer on May 09, 2019, 03:37:57 PM: I have an NOS radio delete plate to fit your car. I’m out of town until Saturday - I’ll pull one out when I get home and post a pic.
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: custom on May 09, 2019, 04:35:17 PM: I have a used complete right side tail light assembly. Don't want to split it up.
Lenses have some scratches and the chrome has some pits -but not bad
Priced at $225 plus shipping from Illinois.
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: mbflemingkf on May 09, 2019, 04:43:26 PM: Right lower 54 tail light lenses are super hard to find. 8)

Often scuffs, scratches and the like can be lightly sanded with super fine sandpaper and buffed out. Takes some time and elbow grease but they can look quite presentable.

Very fair price on the right set. ;)
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: j762538 on May 09, 2019, 07:21:05 PM: Quote from: custom on May 09, 2019, 04:35:17 PM
I have a used complete right side tail light assembly. Don't want to split it up.
Lenses have some scratches and the chrome has some pits -but not bad
Priced at $225 plus shipping from Illinois.

I sent you a PM
Title: Re: My new to me 1954 Kaiser Special early, need a tail light
Post by: joefrazer on May 10, 2019, 07:30:47 AM: Here are a couple pix of the block off plate. PM me if interested.