re-chroming bumpers

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  1. MaverickLVR

    MaverickLVR takes longer then you think...

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    as you guy's know, I am bringing a stallion back to original. I know you all like the small bumper conversion, but since I want to stay true to the factory product, I will need to re-chrome my big bumpers. my question is:

    1. has anyone done this?
    2. can you give me a "ballpark" on what it costs?

    I won't hold you to it, I'm just trying to get a budget together and that is something I have never done....

    thanks in advance!
     
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  2. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    give Southern a call, she may be able to tell you over the phone...
    http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.ph...ghlight=bumper


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  3. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Looking at about $300 each I would say.
     
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  4. smegnl

    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    That is exactly what I paid form my small front bumper at Tri-City last week.

    Before and after pics here
     
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  5. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Up here it would be more....
     
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    My guess would be around $350 each. This is what it cost 3 months ago to do a 1966 Ford Fairlane
     
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    I have both front and rear rechromed bumpers. If I can find small bumpers and brackets or you have or can get them I'll trade. Small bumpers don't have to be rechromed but rechromable and straight. and if for Comet better. :) These big bumpers I have have never been mounted, still in the plastic from when I purchased them. My one year project is now on summer 6.
     
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  8. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I might be interested in making that trade. Does your bumpers have holes for guards and pads? This is the car I need a nice set of bumpers for but I don't need any with holes for the pads.
    001_original.jpg 003_original.jpg
     
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  9. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    I want to laugh but I know exactly what your saying .. :(
     
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  10. lngroller

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    Sorry yes these have the holes for pads. For anyone else looking I have nice driver pads but not the guards.

    And blugene... go ahead and laugh, I have to or I'll cry
     
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    Thats for sure. Still need to get my rear done. $$$$$
    I gave up after 500 dollar quotes.:huh:
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Just take it to Cambridge, and get it done, you won't be disappointed.
     
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  13. MaverickLVR

    MaverickLVR takes longer then you think...

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    Ray! you muscling in on my post/deal??? :(
     
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  14. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Don't worry, I'll just tease him again, with the thought of the NOS ones, I have stored away....:tiphat:
     
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