I had the front bumper of my '69 straightened and rechromed several years
ago. I was very happy with how it turned out. When I researched
replacements, the "new" bumpers were a thinner gage and some had bad chrome.
I was only wanting a good bumper rather than a great looking one, so mine
was not triple-plate chromed. The chroming process is the important part.
Even a good chroming company can mess up the job however. I had the same
place rechrome my luggage rack and it is OK, but not as good as the bumper.
So, IMHO, I would go for the rechrome. At least you know how good the base
metal is and you can be guaranteed that it will fit. Check the chrome shop
out before you use them and make sure that they will be willing to make it
right.
Chris Shively
69 TR6
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of corey.sherman@rcn.com
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 9:21 AM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Bumpers : Rechrome vs. Buying new
I recently purchased a 1971 TR6, and am in the process of obtaining a
quotation for chrome plating my rear bumper. I would like the list's
opinion on the best route to go: Rechrome vs. Buying new.
This month Vic Brit has the set (rear center and L&R corners) on sale for
$300.00 (Moss has them at $380.00). I am still waiting for a quote from
the plating company for "triple-plate" and repair of a small dent, but
suspect it will be somewhere in the same price range. I have found people
selling NOS pieces (vis-a-via Ebay), but typically the parts sell for way
too much $$$.
I am inexperienced in this area, and seek the group's advice.
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Corey Sherman
corey.sherman@rcn.com
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