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lrallen
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Posted: Aug/14/2017 at 3:03pm |
Does anyone chrome the pot metal housings?
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Mopar_guy
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Hey Larry, Advanced Plating does because I've seen some of their work. It's beautiful but not cheap. http://www.advancedplating.com/site/
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tufcj
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I had mine done here: Quality Pot Metal Works
It was before the repops were available. It cost nearly the same as the repops (around $220 each + shipping), so unless originality is paramont, you might consider the repops (about $500/pair). A lot of inferior re-chromers will grind/polish out small pits instead of filling them, so you get an uneven surface. You will also lose some of the crispness of the corners if they over grind. I had a set done at a local shop for about $100 each. The chrome was OK, but the housing looked so "off" that I wouldn't use them on anything but a driver. I ended up selling them for just what I had into the plating. Bob tufcj Edited by tufcj - Aug/14/2017 at 3:18pm |
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74 Javelin AMX 67 Rogue If you need a tool and don't buy it... you'll eventually pay for it... and not have it. Henry Ford |
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george w
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The repops are the better bet.
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Long time AMC fan. Ambassador 343, AMX 390, Hornet 360, Spirit 304 and Javelin 390. All but javelin bought new.
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401MATCOUPE
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It depends on the year, the 70 housings are not the right shape in the corners from what I have seen pictures of on here. The lense and housing shaped don't match.
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Ross K. Peterson
68X,GoPac,343,AT,52A(1stCar) 68X,GoPac,390,4sp,52A 69X,GoPac,390,4sp,64A 70X,GoPac,390,4sp,87A,8 70X,GoPac,390,4sp,BBO,8 70 Jav SST,390,AT,BSO 74MatX,401,AT,Prototype 74MatX,401,AT |
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knightflight
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I've yet to see any repops that are as good or better than original for fit and shape. If your's are pitted, you are still better off having them re-done if you want a good product in the end. Use one of the reputable platers mentioned here, and tell them you want a premier job. That will mean they will take the time to fill the pits with copper and smooth them out before final plating.
More money, yes. Better off in the long run if you want it right. If it's a flip car or beater, go with repops. Walt |
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'68 Rebel SST coupe. (X2) '69 SC/Rambler (#7 on registry) '69 Javelin SST Go-Pak 390-4 speed '70 Rebel Machine 4spd '72 Javelin AMX 360 ram-air |
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70amxvegas
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I had my 70 s done by Edwards Chrome in las vegas nv. They had very minor pitting but he told me that does not mean anything till he starts grinding on them. He does the three step chroming himself. He does all the prep himself ( sole owner) , then he goes to L,A, to a shop where he rents the time on the tanks and plates them.
They came out great , he charged me $400.00 for all three for the 70 tail housings. He also re shaped and three stepped my front bumper for $450.00. I agree on spending the money on OEM . |
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69BBB3904spAMX
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And if anyone needs decent tail light housing cores to re-plate, I have a couple dozen 68/9 & 70 AMX & Javelin housings.
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69BBB3904spAMX 70 Camaro 1st car 74 Hornet Hatch 6 cyl floor/auto 2007,2008,2009 PT Cruisers Aluminum Deck Car Trailer |
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401MATCOUPE
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How long ago and do you have any other contact info?
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Ross K. Peterson
68X,GoPac,343,AT,52A(1stCar) 68X,GoPac,390,4sp,52A 69X,GoPac,390,4sp,64A 70X,GoPac,390,4sp,87A,8 70X,GoPac,390,4sp,BBO,8 70 Jav SST,390,AT,BSO 74MatX,401,AT,Prototype 74MatX,401,AT |
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70amxvegas
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o about 7 months ago, google him he is on lake mead blvd, Going there next week to drop off some small items
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