Bumper Re-Chroming Advice
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Pro
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From: Champaign, IL USA IL
Bumper Re-Chroming Advice
Can anyone recommend a vendor to re-chrome my '71 bumpers? I'd like to have it done in Illinois, Indiana, or the St. Louis area, but am open to anything.
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks,
Dan
Racer
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From: mauriceville texas
Re: Bumper Re-Chroming Advice (DCLINE)
i am also looking for a good shop to do this. with all the resto work being done on corvette's maybe we can find a shop that will give a forum discount. i would like to have the front windshield molding plated also. i don't mind shipping parts off if i know the quality of work is first class. robert
Burning Brakes
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From: Marietta GA
Re: Bumper Re-Chroming Advice (robert kirk)
I think Corvete Fever recently did an article on what appeared to be a reputable re-chroming business that accepted jobs via mail. Can't remember the name though. Anyone remember?
Team Owner
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From: Fort Mill, SC via NJ
Re: Bumper Re-Chroming Advice (DCLINE)
I'm thinking of getting my bumperettes done by
http://www.tricityplating.com/
Triple plate show quality.
Lifetime guarantee.
Anyone ever deal with them?
[Modified by 69er, 3:01 PM 10/19/2001]
http://www.tricityplating.com/
Triple plate show quality.
Lifetime guarantee.
Anyone ever deal with them?
[Modified by 69er, 3:01 PM 10/19/2001]
Melting Slicks
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From: Lawrenceville PA
Re: Bumper Re-Chroming Advice (DCLINE)
The article mentioned highlighted Paul's Chrome Plating out of Evans City PA. Their phone number is 800 245-8679 and their web address is http://www.paulschrome.com
Instructor
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From: Central MS
Re: Bumper Re-Chroming Advice (DCLINE)
What would be the cost range for rechroming the front and rears of a `68 - `72 assuming you provide solid cores? I've seen ads for rechromed bumpers of $ 175 each with exchange and if that is ballpark to have the originals rechromed I would rather go with originals.
Race Director
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From: Beverly Hills/Pine Ridge Florida
Re: Bumper Re-Chroming Advice (David68)
Librandi's Plating...Harrisburg/Middletown, PA or Martin's of Philadelphia will both do EXCELLENT show quality plating. Cost....rears about $275 each. Outstanding work from both places. If interested, EMail me and I'll dig up their phone numbers. I'm sure that there are excellent platers in your area. Ask around at some car shows...see who has done work for some of the Street Rod guys. Chuck
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Burning Brakes
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From: Frankfurt, Taunus Hills
Re: Bumper Re-Chroming Advice (Chuck Gongloff)
Whoa, Chuck, this is a BIG price!
Beat me, but I will get the job done here in Germany for about 180$$ for BOTH.
Its my winter project and I´m glad that I found something thats cheaper here that in the USA!
Beat me, but I will get the job done here in Germany for about 180$$ for BOTH.
Its my winter project and I´m glad that I found something thats cheaper here that in the USA!
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From: Central MS
Re: Bumper Re-Chroming Advice (Chuck Gongloff)
Thanks Chuck, $175 exchange doesn't sound so bad now. Assuming quality triple plating for a driver I'll probably do that. Librandi's was on my list of options, just procrastinated to long. David.
Melting Slicks
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From: Moro IL
Re: Bumper Re-Chroming Advice (DCLINE)
Dan, if you find something close to St. Louis, let me know, the bumpers on the back of my 73 are good driver quality but I'd rather have them show quality.
:cheers:
Pat Kunz
:cheers:
Pat Kunz
Melting Slicks
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From: Lancaster PA
Re: Bumper Re-Chroming Advice (73 LS-4)
I had the rear bumpers from my 73 done about a year ago by Librandi's and they did a beautiful job. They were $175 each. I would reccomend them to anyone. I have a grille there right now and waiting on a price to have the edges chromed. Craig :chevy
