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chrome GT front bumper |
siverson |
Oct 27 2010, 10:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
While my car was being repainted (after being rear ended), I decided to have the front bumper rechromed. I had originally made a pretty rough cut out, so I asked the shop to clean up my cut, straighten any waves in the bumper (it was already pretty straight), and then rechrome it.
It turned out way better than I was expecting. They basically rebuilt my original work and the chrome looks awesome. I can't wait to see it on the car (done in about a week)... -Steve (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/dio314.diomedestorage.com-654-1288238686.1.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/dio314.diomedestorage.com-654-1288238687.3.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/dio265.diomedestorage.com-654-1288238688.4.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/dio265.diomedestorage.com-654-1288238688.5.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/dio314.diomedestorage.com-654-1288238689.6.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/dio159.diomedestorage.com-654-1288238689.7.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/dio265.diomedestorage.com-654-1288238687.2.JPG) |
plymouth37 |
Oct 27 2010, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
That looks awesome! I did one of those for a customer's car at renegade, a lot of good work went into your bumper and it shows!
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PlaysWithCars |
Oct 27 2010, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Who did it and how much $?
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Krieger |
Oct 27 2010, 10:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,759 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
WOW! Very nice.
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siverson |
Oct 28 2010, 01:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
> Who did it and how much $?
I paid $450 but he did say that he greatly underestimated the project and wouldn't do another one. Or I think it would be 4x the price. The body shop it's at actually contracted it out and I never got their name. I'll ask though... -Steve |
Cairo94507 |
Oct 28 2010, 06:39 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,057 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Man that is a nice bumper. Were I to run a front cooler, that is exactly the way I would want the bumper done. Very, very nice job.
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computers4kids |
Oct 28 2010, 07:31 AM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
> Who did it and how much $? I paid $450 but he did say that he greatly underestimated the project and wouldn't do another one. Or I think it would be 4x the price. The body shop it's at actually contracted it out and I never got their name. I'll ask though... -Steve Steve, Fantastic looking work! It does look like a lot of work...way behyond my skill range. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
JmuRiz |
Oct 28 2010, 07:55 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,503 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Great looking bumper! Will go perfect with the car...BTW what exhaust do you run, a custom made sport exhaust or one bought from somewhere?
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siverson |
Oct 28 2010, 12:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
> BTW what exhaust do you run, a custom made sport exhaust or one bought from somewhere?
M&K sport muffler, but I'm switching back to a Dansk dual-in, single out. Too much drone... But the M&K is nice sometimes. |
JmuRiz |
Oct 28 2010, 01:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,503 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
> BTW what exhaust do you run, a custom made sport exhaust or one bought from somewhere? M&K sport muffler, but I'm switching back to a Dansk dual-in, single out. Too much drone... But the M&K is nice sometimes. Interesting, I was/am looking at the M&K too, didn't know it had some sound issues. Let me know if you plan to sell it though...might be fine for my small 2.7. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Oct 28 2010, 01:40 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
With a garage that clean and organized, how do you manage to lose anything?
Must be depressing ................. The Cap'n |
strawman |
Oct 28 2010, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 884 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 8,624 Region Association: Central California |
With a garage that clean and organized, how do you manage to lose anything? Must be depressing ................. The Cap'n (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Amen, brother!!! |
JmuRiz |
Oct 28 2010, 01:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,503 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Not to mention all that nice metro-shelving to sort/store parts on. Very professional looking space.
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RFoulds |
Oct 28 2010, 01:58 PM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Nothing nicer than New chrome. I had bumpers redone once that turned out so well, I was afraid to mount them on the car.
Need some pics of that car when its all done, looks awesome. |
mihai914 |
Oct 28 2010, 02:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Montreal, QC Member No.: 3,697 Region Association: None |
Hmm, if there was demand and it would be something standard among GT clones, I'm sure you could send an OE GT front bumber to Harrington group so they can get it done in stainless! That would be sweet.
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Cap'n Krusty |
Oct 28 2010, 03:18 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
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siverson |
Oct 28 2010, 04:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
Note: photo was taken at the body shop where the car is being repainted, NOT my garage. Although I do like to keep my garage clean, it's nowhere near that clean (or large).
-Steve |
gothspeed |
Oct 28 2010, 06:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
Looks awesome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)!
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racerbvd |
Oct 28 2010, 09:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,369 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Sunny FL. Member No.: 226 Region Association: None |
Sweet, I had my bumper modded the same way for my GT clone... But I went with paint my mine..
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carr914 |
Oct 29 2010, 04:11 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,608 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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