Looking for a Chrome Alternator and Bracket???
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AKA "The CLOWN"
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Looking for a Chrome Alternator and Bracket???
Does anyone know where to get a triple chrome alternator and bracket for a decent price. The Vette tax on these is ridiculous! $750-800 for both!
Who has a chrome alternator on their car?
Any help and knowledge would be great
Who has a chrome alternator on their car?
Any help and knowledge would be great
Drifting
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Yes they are in deed expensive. I found one on here I believe that came off a different year but checked around and was told it would fit. The alternator is bad but I am going to just use the housing for my guts when I get the time to do it. Good luck finding one.
Drifting
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Here is an older thread that I had saved, Maybe you can send the OP a PM and ask him about his, maybe this can help you get started.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...lternator.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...lternator.html
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I agree. Check out Mike's website as he has a lot of color and finish options:
http://www.thepowdercoater.com/galle...oprated&cat=-3
Here's an example of a C5 chrome powdercoat:
http://www.thepowdercoater.com/galle...ch&cat=0&pos=0
http://www.thepowdercoater.com/galle...oprated&cat=-3
Here's an example of a C5 chrome powdercoat:
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AKA "The CLOWN"
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From: Chicago South Suburbs
I agree. Check out Mike's website as he has a lot of color and finish options:
http://www.thepowdercoater.com/galle...oprated&cat=-3
Here's an example of a C5 chrome powdercoat:
http://www.thepowdercoater.com/galle...ch&cat=0&pos=0
http://www.thepowdercoater.com/galle...oprated&cat=-3
Here's an example of a C5 chrome powdercoat:
http://www.thepowdercoater.com/galle...ch&cat=0&pos=0
I have just a few more things to do to complete my motor, and this alternator and bracket is the *** kicker!
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I have been kicking this around for several years. The price for good quality is a bit scary, but I wouldn't mind it so much if replacing the stupid bracket wasn't such a PIA. Every time I talk myself into buying the bracket and alternator, I look at how much stuff has to come out before you can even remove the old bracket....
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The chrome does look good, however I can't get past the sticker shock either that's why I'm considering a black powder coat .
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I am having a very hard time finding a Chrome alternator, I have called over 15 vendors and they all seem to be on back order, I need one for an 01 auto. I was told the part # is 7721. I need one ASAP!!!!!
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I already called Vette Nutz, they can't get them either!
I have called over 15 places, seems that they all get them from TUFF STUFF and they are the ones that are back ordered as they are having a hard time getting alternators from GM!
I have called over 15 places, seems that they all get them from TUFF STUFF and they are the ones that are back ordered as they are having a hard time getting alternators from GM!
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From: Chicago South Suburbs