Re: power bulge hood inserts
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#925321
02/10/11 01:41 PM
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They were never shiny chrome... They should have a sand blasted nickel appearance with the inset areas satin black...
"The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."
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Re: power bulge hood inserts
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#925323
02/10/11 03:40 PM
02/10/11 03:40 PM
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They were never shiny chrome... They should have a sand blasted nickel appearance with the inset areas satin black...
im with Randy.....
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Re: power bulge hood inserts
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#925324
02/10/11 04:45 PM
02/10/11 04:45 PM
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Let's elaborate on this a little. I'm looking at 43 year old originals. The black is flat and may be oxidized so, I cannot be certain that semi was not there originally. BUT, the black appears the same as the black on my nos taillight bezels that have only the slightest tinge of satin. So I do not know what to call it as it does not hold to typical satin finish as I know it. This "flat" black as I call it is also around the original grill r/t emblem from the car that was removed in '67 and stored. Is there a chance there were different trim suppliers? Now on the chrome area of the hood inserts, I cleaned it off with acetone. The pins on the back side are definately shiny chrome plated. I believe the inserts are made of pot metal that may have had the "sand-paper-like texture I described above then plated over to give it the sort of dull chrome finish, BUT, again I do not know if it is the chrome finish, or a paint over the chrome. If it's paint, the acetone did not remove it easily (I did not allow it to soak, just wiped over it. Maybe someone that knows for certain how they were prepared can clear it up?
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Re: power bulge hood inserts
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02/10/11 11:34 PM
02/10/11 11:34 PM
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I was curious about this too when I had my '68 'Bee... I spent considerable time under survivor tents and leaning over fenders. I would love to see a good clear pic of an NOS one... Anyway, I believe that you are correct. Textured pot metal with chrome plating.
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Re: power bulge hood inserts
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#925326
02/11/11 12:01 AM
02/11/11 12:01 AM
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yeah, i took my pair to a chrome shop and had them chrome, i thought the chrome shop messed up the inserts, after arguing with the chrome shop about the finish, i talked to alot of people and everybody agrees they have a almost sanded look, and i used satin black to paint back in the grooves, turn out pretty nice, however , my car is my no means show car, just a nice driver
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Re: power bulge hood inserts
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02/12/11 12:44 AM
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My set appears to be the twin of those, same finish, zero pitting, been out of circulation for 30 years & spent the first ten years here in California so no harsh climate... Now if I could just finish the car....
"The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."
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Re: power bulge hood inserts
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02/12/11 12:52 AM
02/12/11 12:52 AM
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Now if I could just finish the car....
You and me both. I got about 10K tied up in a 68 500 Ragtop...It's for my wife. Bought 440,then pieced together a whole 4spd console set-up,Mint R/T hood and a Dana rear,nos mirror and side markers beautiful dashpads etc......I can't find the time to finish my cars let alone do anything other than gather all the nice parts for hers......
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Re: power bulge hood inserts
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#925333
02/12/11 01:27 PM
02/12/11 01:27 PM
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My set appears to be the twin of those
Here too. So, what the verdict on the finish? Is it a dull chrome finish over textured pot metal, or bright chrome over textured pot metal and acid or blasted dull, or a form of argent paint? Is the back of your's bright chrome as I described?
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Re: power bulge hood inserts
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02/13/11 09:14 AM
02/13/11 09:14 AM
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I have a couple of sets of these one set is a little nicer then the other but there finish is the same as far as the etched chrome appearance.
`68 Road Runner "JUNKYARD DOG"
`70 A66 FK5 Challenger, Rough project.
`68 Coronet R/T Black & white 4 speed.
`97 Dodge 1500 4X4, 228,000 miles and going strong!
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