prices of chroming is out of site ,i agree , what can u do, less shops,more the shops left can charge , less competition, as far as nickel plating, i dont know if u ever seen something advertised as Triple plated, nickel, copper,chrome, thats the best, so i guess its basically what u pay for , some shops here give a lifetime guarantee ,but im sure u pay for it,as far as show chrome,i would just as soon have what looks original, if u get a scratch in show chrome it stands out, costs alot more then a scratch in a fender to fix ,and u pretty much stay fairly local on the chroming,cost of shipping isnt cheap either ,just have to bite the bullet and do it i guess ,not much choice
Regards ,Joe

Cheapest way out ,is repair and paint what u have, i have 2 sets paid 300 a set to get them rechromed, im sure u will find a pair ,fits all models

i have 55 clipper constellation,i bought in california, the pictures have palm trees in it, and since i live in Pa. i guess i cant use those pictures if put it up for sale?

call them on telephone ,then u will know whats going on, they look good and priced fair,buy them

its not that hard to do, if u have the manual, the cable ends are different color,if u noticed, thats what u go by

im only about 100 mi from Hershey, virus case getting worse here in Pa. i dont know if they will cancel it again or not i guess time will tell
joe

i feel if u want the new car features ,buy a new car, there dummy proof, it takes a little common sense drive old cars, maybe they should put airbags in the old cars too?,

make a template off your door, get newspaper little masking tape put it on your door cut and punch out what is needed
then go back to the uph shop buy the hard board backing and cut them out ,save a lot of money when u go to get them upholstered
i do it that way all the time

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check this site out i believe u will find what u are looking for

i have a 55 clipper constellation with a std od ,but right now its covered with junk and be a while before i can get it cleaned off to open the hood , on that firewall just sand it, prime it ,and sand it smooth and just paint it