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> What's the market price-$$ at Bumper Re-Chrome Shops?, Sourced another one & checking to go DD or CW Quality....
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post Nov 20 2017, 05:07 PM
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Gents..

I sourced another nice rear chrome bumper from a 73-4 914 and wondering what the market price is to pay for re-chromed bumpers?? $______ Need to know to keep DD or go CW chromed after I get some local chrome pricing.

Also, I have a pair of nice front & rear factory orig. bumper top seal pads??
I know about repo's but wondering what they are worth? $_____ Keep or throw away?

Parts pricing is a mystery now that 914's are growing in popularity (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

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post Nov 20 2017, 05:11 PM
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Most shops will want to see the bumper to give you an estimate. When I brought a straight RV bumper to a well respected local chrome shop, they quoted me $700. With the current EPA regulations, chrome shops are becoming scarce and expensive.
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post Nov 20 2017, 05:34 PM
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I just had the pair of my originally painted 1970 bumpers chromed in Suwanee, Ga for $800. Perfect mirror finish.
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post Nov 20 2017, 05:42 PM
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QUOTE(clapeza @ Nov 20 2017, 03:34 PM) *

I just had the pair of my originally painted 1970 bumpers chromed in Suwanee, Ga for $800. Perfect mirror finish.



Thats a deal.. Would like to the contact info..
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post Nov 20 2017, 06:41 PM
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Unless the bumpertops are trashed, they are worth keeping. If not for your car, then someone’s daily driver. if you think they are ok, they are probably very nice.
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post Nov 20 2017, 06:43 PM
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My post #17 on this thread:
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"Here is another idea which is what I did. I had a friend who works at a local body shop it's a national franchise one, asked did he have a good place to hammer out a few dents and rechrome my front bumper, no problem he sent it out to a place they have a contract with and added $50 on top of his cost for their shop total was $375 and it was perfect. The chromer was a place in Minnesota I will try to get the name of it and post it. Place was Keystone in Brainerd, MN"
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QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Nov 20 2017, 04:43 PM) *

My post #17 on this thread:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=301725&hl=



"Here is another idea which is what I did. I had a friend who works at a local body shop it's a national franchise one, asked did he have a good place to hammer out a few dents and rechrome my front bumper, no problem he sent it out to a place they have a contract with and added $50 on top of his cost for their shop total was $375 and it was perfect. The chromer was a place in Minnesota I will try to get the name of it and post it. Place was Keystone in Brainerd, MN"


Was this recently?? I need to find some cores.. Thats probably the way I will go as I have brand new bumper tops..
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post Nov 20 2017, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 20 2017, 04:51 PM) *

QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Nov 20 2017, 04:43 PM) *

My post #17 on this thread:
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"Here is another idea which is what I did. I had a friend who works at a local body shop it's a national franchise one, asked did he have a good place to hammer out a few dents and rechrome my front bumper, no problem he sent it out to a place they have a contract with and added $50 on top of his cost for their shop total was $375 and it was perfect. The chromer was a place in Minnesota I will try to get the name of it and post it. Place was Keystone in Brainerd, MN"


Was this recently?? I need to find some cores.. Thats probably the way I will go as I have brand new bumper tops..



August 2015.
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post Nov 20 2017, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Nov 20 2017, 04:59 PM) *

QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 20 2017, 04:51 PM) *

QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Nov 20 2017, 04:43 PM) *

My post #17 on this thread:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=301725&hl=



"Here is another idea which is what I did. I had a friend who works at a local body shop it's a national franchise one, asked did he have a good place to hammer out a few dents and rechrome my front bumper, no problem he sent it out to a place they have a contract with and added $50 on top of his cost for their shop total was $375 and it was perfect. The chromer was a place in Minnesota I will try to get the name of it and post it. Place was Keystone in Brainerd, MN"


Was this recently?? I need to find some cores.. Thats probably the way I will go as I have brand new bumper tops..



August 2015.



Thanks.. Good point of reference..
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post Nov 20 2017, 09:34 PM
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Ogden Chrome
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post Nov 20 2017, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 20 2017, 06:42 PM) *

QUOTE(clapeza @ Nov 20 2017, 03:34 PM) *

I just had the pair of my originally painted 1970 bumpers chromed in Suwanee, Ga for $800. Perfect mirror finish.



Thats a deal.. Would like to the contact info..


http://www.proplating.net
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post Nov 20 2017, 10:30 PM
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I got a quote for $1200.00 to $1400.00 including refinishing dings and welding some holes.
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post Nov 21 2017, 08:58 AM
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I'm pretty pleased with the job Ogden Chrome did on mine:

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$1400 for both. McMark filled in some holes and did some metal work prior to sending them to Ogden.
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post Nov 21 2017, 09:26 AM
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FYI...A quality shop here is so cal near LA should quote you $350-$450/ea barring any major dents or repairs.

I have 4 sets in process now...some early (sharp cornered) rears.

Hope to offer them before X'mas.

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post Nov 21 2017, 10:39 AM
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Bumper Shop did my front. Depending on quality. It wasnt perfect but good enough. $450.
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post Nov 21 2017, 04:02 PM
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What do you guys think about the newer stainless-steel bumpers out in the market?...just as good?
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post Nov 21 2017, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(Woodside914 @ Nov 21 2017, 02:02 PM) *

What do you guys think about the newer stainless-steel bumpers out in the market?...just as good?



There is supposed to be a group buy going on those through Mark Henry.. I am not sure of status.. I think they look great though..

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post Nov 21 2017, 06:40 PM
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Yes they should be great,Mark Henry has had them made and AA have them,depends who you buy off,not stating the obvious @ this point (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .
There will never be a set price for chroming and if anyone did they wouldn't be in business long,the main cost is in the metal finishing,knocking out dents and fixing rust pitting costs labour ans really adds to the cost of the final job.
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Nov 21 2017, 07:26 AM) *

FYI...A quality shop here is so cal near LA should quote you $350-$450/ea barring any major dents or repairs.

I have 4 sets in process now...some early (sharp cornered) rears.

Hope to offer them before X'mas.

Oscar


Hi Oscar,
Who doing that So Cal Chrome work?
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QUOTE(whitetwinturbo @ Nov 21 2017, 08:20 PM) *

QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Nov 21 2017, 07:26 AM) *

FYI...A quality shop here is so cal near LA should quote you $350-$450/ea barring any major dents or repairs.

I have 4 sets in process now...some early (sharp cornered) rears.

Hope to offer them before X'mas.

Oscar


Hi Oscar,
Who doing that So Cal Chrome work?


I do in house repairs, straightening and blasting, then I send over to General Plating in Los Angeles for chrome.


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