Removed Frank's bumpers today!!

[bugimike]

Well sniped Rick!

Well, now I know which sniper hit the mark!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif Hehehe!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif Pictures on what you do with that grill now, ya hear?!!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif

 

[bugimike]

Hopefully this will fit the back - just bought it:
I will have to replace one of the overiders, but no biggee /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

Looks a little rough, but could be straightened, I guess. Would you be interested in a pair of the horizontal, late sixties/early seventies "split" rear chrome bumperettes? I have a pair sitting in a drawer, in pretty nice shape that I will never use!!! PM me if you want!

 

[RickB]

Well sniped Rick!

Well, now I know which sniper hit the mark!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif Hehehe!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif Pictures on what you do with that grill now, ya hear?!!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif

Oh yes, definitely!
Of course it will take him a week (or more) to get the grille to me.

 

[bugimike]

Good sniping Rick! Here are the pictures of those bumperettes! As I said, they ARE rough /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif !! I have been told the dents can be hammered out, then they could be re-chromed! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif

 

[RickB]

Ah, yes.
Now, is there a place in a state that isn't dominated by the EPA where I could get those re-chromed for less than an arm, a leg and the organ of their choice?

My state (Washington) makes it very hard to do business, so I believe sending things out of state to be done would more than pay for the shipping costs. I'm sure there are a few members here who have tried to get something chromed here who could tell stories. I know I've seen several shops go out of business rather than spend the time & money it takes to comply with EPA.

 

[bugimike]

These are the other ones... /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif

 

[jlaird]

Bumperetts can be beat out and rechromed for about 60 bucks each.

 

[bugimike]

There you go Rick! PM Jack and get his re-chroming source!!

 

[jlaird]

https://mywebpages.comcast.net/knoxcustomchrome/

Shucks, I am always willing to share.

https://www.paulschrome.com/

https://www.paulschrome.com/

 

[Baz]

Is Brad Del Sorbo still in the business?
He's at https://www.britanniclassics.com

 

[RickB]

Thanks Jack, doing it here would certainly cost more than buying new. I don't know yet what I'm going to do but I'm saving those links.

Anyone in Georgia know of a good chrome shop?
Georgia seems to have a pretty good attitude about keeping businesses in business.

 

[RickB]

I'm going to get the new grille installed and then decide if I even want a bumper on the front or just leave it bumperless.

The classic chrome bumper I bought yesterday will go on the back, and I'll fix the exhaust properly.

As soon as I get enough of a sunny day I will get the front suspension lowered 3 or 4 inches.

Then the major thing to fix or replace will be that hood.
( or I could go ahead and install the scoop / air dam /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif )

 

[bugimike]

Then the major thing to fix or replace will be that hood.
( or I could go ahead and install the scoop / air dam /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif )

That would certainly fit with the more "aggressive" look you are giving Frank!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif

 

[RickB]

Ouch, I found a brown Midget hood (bonnet) on Ebay - after shipping it would be $300. I'm sure I can do better than that!

That teardrop shape scoop is sounding more attractive.
On a scoop how do you keep the rain from entering?
I have a fiberglass teardrop scoop here that I would have to modify - cut out the front to allow air to enter. Is rain entering even a problem? Here in the Northwest you really can't wait for sunny weather to drive /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

 

[racingenglishcars]

I would prefer it being flat. But that's just my opinion. (Trevor prefers no fender beading and I do)

It's your car. If you want and can live with a teardrop bubble on the bonnet go ahead. You don't need to cut out an opening. Pleanty air will come up from underneath.

If it were me, I would take a piece of flat metal, hand form a slight curvature and spot weld it in place. A very small amount bondo and it would look perfect. You could even form a little more curvature to make more a TR4 style bubble but smaller.

 

[RickB]

What I am actually thinking is to wait for warm weather and then remove the hood, take it to a shop & have the hole filled. I can prime & paint it to match once the welding is done.

Heck, maybe I'll try doing it myself.
Weld in a patch and then grind it smooth, worst case is I cut it out and then have a shop do it over /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

 

[Trevor Jessie]

Nah, with a grinder and a body hammer and dolly you could get it real close. Heck, if you over stretch the metal, you could always cut/close the gap and reweld.

 

[RickB]

Thanks Trevor, that's encouraging!
Now bring on some sunny weather!

 

[RickB]

heh heh heh...

It's all about commitment...

(another piece for my Midget sniped)

ok, the Monza quad tip exhaust unit - apparently I was willing to go all the way & the other bidders were not - I'm still getting it for about half the price of a new one shipped.
Works for me /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif