Robert J. Donahue wrote:
>
> I'm getting these pieces from the TD re-chromed at the local chrome shop:
>
> 2 - headlight rims
> 2 - cowl brackets (holds the windscreen up)
> 2 - seat back brackets
> 2 - wheel arch retaining brackets
> 2 - wing nuts
>
> This is costing $180. Is this reasonable? Was chrome plating always this
> expensive, or is this the doing of our arch enemy the EPA? Well, I quess I
> shouldn't complain. A quick check of the catalogs shows it would cost far
> more to replace these parts.
>
> BTW, where has the chrome gone on new cars? Nary a glimmer to be seen. Is this
> a styling thing or a cost thing?
>
> Bob Donahue, Still Stuck in the '50s
> rdonahue@holli.com
> 52 MG-TD #17639 under DIY restoration, NEMGTR #11470
> 71 MGB still in shop, 19 months and counting
Bob,
Here are some prices for rechroming that I had done in 1995 for my TD at
a local Harrisburg, PA shop who do a lot of antique car work:
Headlight rings - $30 ea.
Seat brackets - $30 ea.(seatback and wheel arch)
Seat wing bolts - $5 ea.
TOTAL $190 which doesn't include w/s mounts or w/s
wingnuts
I'd say $180 is a good price. Let me know how the quality is and who is
doing the work. Thanks.
Charlie
'52 TD, '60 MGA, '66 MGB
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