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RECHROMED AND READY update 2-8 rear too..

Posted By: 72N96RR

RECHROMED AND READY update 2-8 rear too.. - 02/06/12 09:12 PM

Here is my newly rechromed bumper..Copper plated then nickle chrome..Its worth the money to do it right...Repainted the grill and powdercoated all the brackets ect...About 3 grand sitting on that couch in parts and labor...

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Posted By: DPelletier

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/06/12 10:31 PM

What are you talking about? According to some people here, you can do a rotisserie resto on a car for $5-$10k!

...it adds up, don't it!



Dave
Posted By: 72N96RR

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/06/12 11:02 PM

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What are you talking about? According to some people here, you can do a rotisserie resto on a car for $5-$10k!

...it adds up, don't it!



Dave



I wanted soooo bad to mention that...LMAO...When I hear these guys say they restored thier entire car for under 10 grand it just tickles me...My paint job was 9K and the bumpers ran 600 each to rechrome...Ok that is over 10K alone.....Paint and bumpers..
Posted By: 71ChallengerSE

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 12:58 AM

You can restore a car for 10K

When I hear guys say they spent 9K on a paint job it just tickles me
Posted By: dmoore

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 01:34 AM

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You can restore a car for 10K

When I hear guys say they spent 9K on a paint job it just tickles me



Depends on your definition of "restore" Oh boy here we go!
Posted By: scatpacktom

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 01:39 AM

I like it
Posted By: 71ChallengerSE

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 01:55 AM

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You can restore a car for 10K

When I hear guys say they spent 9K on a paint job it just tickles me



Depends on your definition of "restore" Oh boy here we go!



You're exactly right. My definition of restoration requires talent.
Most people's definition of restoration requires other people with the talent and lots of cash!
Posted By: 72N96RR

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 02:25 AM

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You can restore a car for 10K

When I hear guys say they spent 9K on a paint job it just tickles me



Depends on your definition of "restore" Oh boy here we go!



You're exactly right. My definition of restoration requires talent.

Most people's definition of restoration requires other people with the talent and lots of cash!




Im not putting down your so called talent but you cant replate your own bumpers nor can you machine a block properly yourself...There are many things that require outside assistance and cash..I could add up easily 10 grand just in NOS or reproduction parts..
Just for sake of arguement if someone paid three grand to rebuild a motor and three grand to paint a car and three grand for a fresh interior and just a few extras thats ten grand alone and impossible to do..
Posted By: 71ChallengerSE

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 03:05 AM

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You can restore a car for 10K

When I hear guys say they spent 9K on a paint job it just tickles me



Depends on your definition of "restore" Oh boy here we go!



You're exactly right. My definition of restoration requires talent.

Most people's definition of restoration requires other people with the talent and lots of cash!




Im not putting down your so called talent but you cant replate your own bumpers nor can you machine a block properly yourself...There are many things that require outside assistance and cash..I could add up easily 10 grand just in NOS or reproduction parts..
Just for sake of arguement if someone paid three grand to rebuild a motor and three grand to paint a car and three grand for a fresh interior and just a few extras thats ten grand alone and impossible to do..



You're right I cant replate my own bumpers or machine a block. But I know how to do the majority of the work for everything else and I know how to shop. Hell I could easlily add up to 50 grand and more for NOS or reproduction parts, but just because they are NOS or reproduction doesn't mean I need to buy them from the greedy guy selling them. You can have an engine built for less than 3K, and paint for less than 3K, and a really nice interior for less than 3K.
Hell my engine for my Challenger is being fully rebuilt for less than $350 by an engine building legend (it helps to have lots of friends)
It does take a little longer but it can be done for 10K its not easy either but it can be done.

Anyway Nice job on the grille and you are right about having the nickle chrome job, it is completely worth it!
Posted By: 70440+6bbl

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 04:39 AM

[quoteHell my engine for my Challenger is being fully rebuilt for less than $350 by an engine building legend (it helps to have lots of friends)
It does take a little longer but it can be done for 10K its not easy either but it can be done.



Is this same fellow donating all of the parts to your engine build? I'm doing a budget build on the 340 for my '69 Swinger and the KB pistons alone were $285.... Shoot, the Mancini order the other day was $865.00, the down payment to the machine shop today was $500 (will total $1,500)! I will be assembling the engine myself.
In fact, I do most of my own work, aside from body and paint, and there is no way possible to truly restore a car for less than $10k, no way, no how... Good paint and material is $2,500 and up! I guess it comes down to what one feels is the definition of "restored"...
Posted By: 70440+6bbl

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 04:39 AM

BTW- Jim, the assembly look fantastic!
Posted By: Meangreen68

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 04:51 AM

That looks awesome! Money well spent.

I was looking at the cars today in a large parking lot where I get an afternoon coffee.

Not one chrome bumper while looking out over 200 cars.
Posted By: big-block-dave

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 08:15 AM

Who did the rechrome work? Looks great!
Posted By: DPelletier

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 04:18 PM

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You can restore a car for 10K

When I hear guys say they spent 9K on a paint job it just tickles me



sure you can!


Dave
Posted By: 72N96RR

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 04:56 PM

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Who did the rechrome work? Looks great!



B&L Plating on Groesbeck in Warren Michigan..A family owned and operated shop that is one of the few that will copper plate anymore..Enviro issues and all!! If the bumper has dents or needs to be straightened they send it out and it comes back beautiful..Those 72 RR front and back bumpers are huge and they cost me 600 each to have done...I am very pleased with how they both look..
Posted By: 72N96RR

Re: RECHROMED AND READY - 02/07/12 05:02 PM

Backside photo...Another company I highly recommend is QC Coatings for thier powdercoat work..They blast everything super clean then apply the color of your choice at great prices...They are in Shelby Twp Mich..Ask for Bill..
Also on ebaymotors is HOOVER AUTO PARTS for hard to find grill harware/fastener kits...

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