Re: Making chrome pot metal look good

Posted by BigKev On 2008/10/8 22:06:57

I agree, unless it is minor pitting, and just needs to be rechomed, it is usually cheaper to source better used parts.
Also small pieces may be cheaper to just buy good used pieces, the staight rechrome.

I was able to find a complete driver quaility grille for my '54 Clipper for $250. I could have bought all used (good/driver quality) pieces to replace the entire grille from Kanter for about $800. But to fix the original grille (fill all the pits, repair the cracks, and rechrome) the quotes were over $1500.

So you will need to figure out what level you want to take the car to, and pick the best option for you.

Ebay will be your new best friend, and also post here for the parts you are looking for, as you never know what someone may have squirelled away in their garage or shed.