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Just bought a 67 as restoration project. Lots of corroded chrome. Convertible top hardware, door handles. window cranks, bumpers etc. Is it practical to have them refinished, or buy new? First drive Inspection day
The bumpers absolutely if they fit. The vent window yes all others will most likely cost more to have redone then would be to buy new
Cheaper to re-chrome original bumpers. Around the windows is polished aluminum, you do not need to chrome. All other chrome parts are much, much cheaper to purchase NEW on a C2 Corvette. Not sure on a C1 Corvette.
Welcome to the forum and thanks for posting a picture.
Lots of potential and fun with your car. Is the plan to fully restore it or make it a functional driver?
Most of the corvette supply houses have sales around the major holidays with a percentage off and free or flat rate shipping, so if you can wait and build a list its less expensive and shipping will add up fast. Also consider Rock Auto for Chevrolet parts vs Corvette specific parts. Lots of savings there.
I find that any "original" part that I can reclaim by polishing or replating is a whole world better than most of the reproduction junk I have bought from various vendors throughout the years.
I prefer good used original parts to new reproduction part any time I can find them regardless of price..
Bill
Last edited by Bill Pilon; 07-05-2019 at 12:58 PM.
I find that any "original" part that I can reclaim by polishing or replating is a whole world better than most of the reproduction junk I have bought from various vendors throughout the years.
I prefer good used original parts to new reproduction part any time I can find them regardless of price..
You know I never noticed the other car till I looked st pics. He had a number of them all covered with tarps. Must have taken tarp off for something while we were working.
I was was jet lagged and very intent on getting this one started so I could hear it run before I made an offer.
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21-'22-'23-'24
Originally Posted by OldVetteguy84
Don't know why those lines were in my message either!
Still learning.
I think it has to do with the options like bold, italic and underline (B, I, U in the upper left hand of the box where you type the message. The next one is an S with a line through so you may have hit that by mistake.
I’m sure there are lots of shops chrome/stainless repair shops. Just google stainless trim polishing and repair in your area to see who is close. Or you can ask for recommendations here. It wasn’t cheap, but nothing on this project has been. Except for me stripping the paint. Lol. I had mine done in Ft Worth.
I’m sure there are lots of shops chrome/stainless repair shops. Just google stainless trim polishing and repair in your area to see who is close. Or you can ask for recommendations here. It wasn’t cheap, but nothing on this project has been. Except for me stripping the paint. Lol. I had mine done in Ft Worth.
Unforntally, with the high price of labor....it is often much cheaper to purchase new. No one cares if it is stamped in back of a car part made in China or U.S.A. They just want you to sell your car to them for a bargain price.
07-04-2019, 08:43 PM
chrome parts
