QUOTE(paws4862 @ May 25 2011, 03:31 PM)
QUOTE(paws4862 @ May 21 2011, 05:50 PM)
I got those bumpers chromed. Here are some pictures as you can see I'm not a photographer this is the best I can do. They are $1000 each plus UPS packaging and shipping they look great .
I know they are expensive but I bought them and had them chromed sorry. If you want more pict. let me know.
Thanks Fred
O.K interested in what you guys think is a fair price?
IMHO at that price they'd have to be a CW's wet dream 10/10 with absolutely no blemishes, done by a super reputable & well known chrome shop in the classic car concours resto biz, and heavily triple chromed. That can only be judged in person & by knowing the chrome shop & their other work, and what they charged you for the job (as that will reflect how much time & effort they put into them). I've gotten local SoCal quotes from a top CW bumper chrome shop of $800-1000 + bumper (each).
They may be that level, but you'll have better luck if you put more info along those lines on here. If they're just very nice DD level, then look at some other past bumper ads from bdstone on here for what those go for, and he sold an NOS 73-74 F one with the extra mounting holes & extra back braces for the F "tits" for $1000 about 6-9 months ago (for comparison).
Another trick I've seen is to photograph them opposite something with a grid printed on it, so that the reflection will show up any irregularities (or not).
You're also competing with the excellent new repro SS bumpers which will never rust nor need rechroming for $1575 a pair F & R from Harrington.