[428PHIL]

Mark o
I used to race at Vargo back in the late 60's with my 65 2+2 ran 14.4 with that big heavy weight!

[stags]

Cool - I didn't grow up around here and was not familiar with the track. Now I live about a mile away and I had been buying Xmas trees there. One time I asked them why they had a paved runway for just one small plane and I got the whole story. Wish it was still active.

[68MeanVerdoroGreen]

I've had good luck with Frankford Plating. There not fast or cheap, but do quality work. They did the valance chrome pieces for my 68 GTO. Nicer than New!

Frankford Plating, Inc.
2505 Orthodox Street
Phila., PA 19137
Phone: 215-288-4518

[428PHIL]

Called Frankford Plating, they quote me a ballpark of $125. to do my mirror. Paul's quoted $250. I may take a chance on Frankford and have them do my mirror.

[mrrat1]

I am goin to make a trip to Frankford, and drop off some small items from my SS Chevelle, hoods studs, plates, and valve covers to check Quality , price ,and turnaround. I will post results when they return. Dave K.

[mrrat1]

Originally Posted by mrrat1

I am goin to make a trip to Frankford, and drop off some small items from my SS Chevelle, hoods studs, plates, and valve covers to check Quality , price ,and turnaround. I will post results when they return. Dave K.

I went to Frankford Plating the guys name is John, said Martins is no longer in the biz he was purchasing some of their equipment....anyway from my 70 SS I dropped off a set of finned valve covers for BBC, set of under head light mouldings, 2-studs & 2-plates for hood hold down, $500 for the covers, $100 for the mouldings, $50 for studs & plates. 4-5 week turn around. Quoted me $150 for outside rear view mirror, $50 to get mirror replaced. It's all 1 pc. He will polish all my stainless trim at per hour rate and will have some one in the shop come in on a Sat/Sun. Someone (Bill/Phil) dropped off some 65 GTO stuff, rear corners, wipers, mirror, headlight bezels, ect. I will let you guys know how they turn out. Dave K.

[428PHIL]

Dave
I dropped off my remote mirror on Monday needs very little metal work. Got a price of $125.said it should be done in a couple of weeks. Hope it doesn't change when I pick it up. Frankford looks to be doing well from all the stuff I saw. I'll keep you guys posted on how the mirror turns out.

[mrrat1]

Looks like a pretty good operation. I had a chance to walk around as nobody was at the desk when I came in. It's a plus when people look like they enjoy what they are doing!! Chromework is really getting pricey!!!!!! I hope my stuff comes out nice! Dave K.

[69f bird]

Phil,

Let me know next time you are driving down there. I'd like to join you if I can.

Thanks,

Shelly

[428PHIL]

Mirror should be done in the next couple of weeks. I will most likely go in the AM after the rush, I'll let you know when.

[mrrat1]

Phil, I wouldn't mind meeting you guys to! Let me know when you plan to go cause I have a few more things to drop off. Hope to see ya there Dave K.

[428PHIL]

Dave
I'll let you and Shelly know when am going to pick-up my mirror, which should be in a couple of weeks. I'll leave you both a PM when I got the word from Frankford.

[69f bird]

thanks!

[mrrat1]

sounds good to me!

[mrrat1]

Originally Posted by mrrat1

I went to Frankford Plating the guys name is John, said Martins is no longer in the biz he was purchasing some of their equipment....anyway from my 70 SS I dropped off a set of finned valve covers for BBC, set of under head light mouldings, 2-studs & 2-plates for hood hold down, $500 for the covers, $100 for the mouldings, $50 for studs & plates. 4-5 week turn around. Quoted me $150 for outside rear view mirror, $50 to get mirror replaced. It's all 1 pc. He will polish all my stainless trim at per hour rate and will have some one in the shop come in on a Sat/Sun. Someone (Bill/Phil) dropped off some 65 GTO stuff, rear corners, wipers, mirror, headlight bezels, ect. I will let you guys know how they turn out. Dave K.

Hello, & Happy Holidays to everyone. Phil it was good to meet you. Well the stuff is done!! The valve covers came out real nice, the mouldings not so good! Lots of pits, said cause it was Aluminum?? He said he would redo another set for nothing. I think he is pretty fair, he said over 10 hours of copper work alone on those 2 mouldings. The studs and hood plates came out very nice along with the hardware. I can say the quality of work was very good to excellent. I did drop off the windshield, back glass stainless, wipers & a couple small items to chrome, 8 weeks turn around this time. Dave K.

[428PHIL]

Dave
It was good to meet you and talk a little Pontiac! My mirror turned out real good and I will take other parts to Frankford down the road. That is after I get over the shock of the $$$$$ am spending on my 66. Have a great Holiday Season.

[johnsclassicwheelart]

I have never directly delt with the chrome shop, but have seen much of thier work. I must say that once you get past the price, you relize you are getting what you are paying for. Thier work is top notch, Have seen many before and after pieces and they do amazing work. It really makes a difference putting a repo piece next to an original that was restored correctly, keep up the good work.

[delhiski]

Originally Posted by 428PHIL

Thanks for the information. By the way if anyone out there needs bumpers re-chromed try North Star (Keystone) in MN. Had both front & rear bumpers done for $850. plus shipping. They came back absolutely perfect. Most shops want that for just one bumper!

PS They only do bumpers!!!

Where are they located in MN, or do you have a phone number? Thanks

[Stuart]

Northstar/Keystone has an office in Minneapolis where you can drop off bumpers if you are local, but the chrome shop itself is in Brainerd. The Minneapolis phone number is 612-789-5051, the Brainerd phone number is 218-829-6324

[delhiski]

Thanks a bunch