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#1
09-28-2005, 09:39 AM
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Chrome Shop Recommendation
Any good Chrome shops in the Phila. area. Looking to get my remote mirror done!
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09-28-2005, 01:50 PM
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try martins of phila. used them years ago for some hurst trim rings. came back gorgeous but pricey.
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09-28-2005, 02:10 PM
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Pauls Chrome is also in PA - great reputation, but like the others, pricey. Quoted me $750 to do my '65 rear tailpanel.
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09-28-2005, 08:09 PM
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Matt- Was the 750 to also paint it or rechrome it only? Cap
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09-28-2005, 10:47 PM
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$750 was rechrome only, if memory serves. It was more than a year ago, having trouble remembering. But the $750 sticks with me, because the repro piece (that has since been scrapped) was going to be $499.
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Matt 1962 Grand Prix - Cameo Ivory|389 4sp|One-Owner Survivor 1964 GTO HT - Silvermist Grey|389 3x2s 4spd|A/C|Hurst Wheels|Frame-off|SOLD 1965 GTO Post - Mayfair Maize|421 3x2s TKO600|Pro-Touring| 1966 GTO HT - Barrier Blue|389 3x2s 4spd|Red Fenderliners 2005 GTO Coupe - Yellow Jacket|Magnacharged LS2 6sp|543hp/561tq|SOLD 2006 GTO Coupe - Spice Red|LS2 6sp|20k orig miles |
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#6
09-29-2005, 11:05 AM
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Had a number of chrome pieces done by Pauls over the years and yes pricey, but chrome comes back perfect. With things like this you almost have to swallow the high price and your parts will be perfect.
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#7
10-07-2005, 04:06 PM
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Librandi's in Middletown, Pa (near Harrisburg airport). Pricey but good.
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#8
10-11-2005, 09:31 AM
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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!!! |
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10-18-2005, 09:22 PM
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Try this place
You can try a place called frankford plating on orthodox st right off aramingo ave just as you go under I-95 on left hand side i;m having some things done there right now and his prices seem real good and the work looks very good also he is doing a 68 firebird front bumper for me for 360.00------BOB
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10-19-2005, 09:56 AM
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Bob
Thanks for the info. I've heard good and bad about Frankford, hope you are the good! Phil |
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10-19-2005, 05:58 PM
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Phil, I think we met at E-town earlier this year. I need to get my remote done also. Maybe Paul's will give us a "twofer" price. I was going to call there after I pull it out next month. They did some work for a buddy of mine recently - real nice. Call if you want 215 249 0295.
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10-20-2005, 08:12 AM
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Guys, I have a few things I would consider having rechromed as well. Let me know what you plan and maybe we can get a group purchase together! I have a rear '69 bird bumper, 2 fronts, maybe a couple 70-72 A body rears and possibly a 72 bird rear bumper. Plus some misc. stuff. I live in Horsham. thanks!
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#13
10-20-2005, 11:16 AM
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If you guys want to try a group deal with Paul's I would be interested. I did call them about a month ago and they quoted me a minimum of $250. to do my mirror which is not in real bad shape and does'nt need much metal work.
I was going to hold off as my pocketbook is almost empty! Had to replace my engine, and am in the middle of a complete frame-off$$$$$. Had original engine (428) rebuilt by a guy in our area who screwed it up big time. Cracked block,crank, etc. Had Paul Spotts build me up a 464/500 HP. |
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10-20-2005, 03:36 PM
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I wish you guys luck, but I doubt if any good rechromer will give you a break for a group buy. With plating (as in bodywork and paint), the cost is in the intense labor involved to do it right. It's not like a manufacturer selling you in quantity, because at the end of the day, it still is the same ton of man-hours to do the work. Ever hear of a body shop giving a group discount?
And, good shops are generally busy. Let us know how you guys make out, but my bet is that they won't cut any breaks... |
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10-21-2005, 06:39 AM
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TJH is probably right - still I would think it can't hurt to get multiples done when its an odd part like remotes. I'm not sure what's involved in removing the glass and cables but I suppose I could find out and do that myself. Phil, did that price include R&R? Let me know when you want to go - I'm in no big hurry. Thanks, Mark O.
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10-21-2005, 06:44 AM
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BTW, sorry to hear about your motor. I've been down that road myself. I've used Jim Taylor for the last couple jobs and I've been very happy with him but I know Paul is doing real well also. We're lucky to have guys like that so close. Good luck.
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10-21-2005, 10:17 AM
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Stags
The price I got was for the head and stem apart. It's not real hard to take apart, you just need to be careful. The head is attached to the base with a screw. On the remote control end you need to open up the crimped ends that hold the cables in,be real careful not to break-off as I beleive this is white metal. once you get the three cables disconected the mirror and cable can be remove as a unit from the head. Note:The cables and remote are color coded. Am not sure when I'll be ready to have mine chromed so I can't give you a good answer. Am going to use another remote I have once I get the car back together. I wasn't able to go to e-town this year,no car, but I was there the previous 3-years, actually got lucky and placed in modified all three times. We may have met at Kellersville. Had my car (Burgundy 66 LeMans) there a number of times! Are you going to Atco? |
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10-21-2005, 10:49 AM
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Right - thats it. I have the Mayfair Maize '69 vert. Yeah I plan on going to ATCO but just to watch. My buddy will bring his '69 with a Spotts 428 and he hopes to try the spray - a 150 shot I think. He's run low 12's without it so that should get him close to the limit for a no-bar car. I have raced mine but my latest project, a tubbed '68 bird, is almost done so I don't want to push the goat any more for now. Thanks for the tip on the mirror. I have an old control end to practice on so I'll let you know how I make out. BTW, on Saturday, Nov. 12: Vargo Dragway reunion. A lot of cool old racers show up with their cars, pictures, whatever. Its a farm now and the owners use the track for a landing strip (isn't that backwards). Its on Elephant Road, about a mile down from Keelersville. Talk to you soon. Mark O.
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10-21-2005, 11:08 AM
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10-21-2005, 11:09 AM
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