mercer09 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 decided my Pierce needed the bumpers rechromed. as Im going to take them off, see the rest of the chrome could use a redo........... just polishing and putting them back. Has this ever happened to you? was a little disgusted-haha! on another note- years ago redid the seats on my 30 Buick, because door panels and headliner were pretty good. that worked out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) I'm trying to make those same judgements every day on Victoria. Maybe I should do this or that, then realize if I do, it will lead to that, and that's too far so just clean and be happy for now. Everything is a can of worms on a car. You rarely get away with just that one task. Many frame off restorations started with I'll just repaint that, or rechrome that or? Not happening here if I can help it. Edited February 29, 2020 by auburnseeker (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFitz Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Dark sun glasses are not just good for protecting your eyes driving in bright sun. When worn in the garage they can also help protect your bank account by making your car look better so you don't feel as compelled to start picking at things and end up "unraveling" the whole car. Put on those dark glasses and just go drive it ! Paul Edited February 29, 2020 by PFitz (see edit history) 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I learned a long time ago that some of the garage is for show cars and some of the garage is for drivers - do not mix the two up ! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I don't actually own anything that's really a show car so they all fit well together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Aw....... those wonderful 30's era bumpers, look so cool when glistening in the sunlight, but cost you half the price of the car to get them that way (OK, I'm exaggerating). Mine were not really suitable for a little TLC/buffing! (see them on the donor '31 Chrysler CD8 Sedan). After straightening them (no easy task), finding suitable missing medallions, making an intermediate missing brace and test fitting, I sent them for sandblasting and epoxy priming in black to protect them for a while until I decide what to do. Restoring/rebuilding a rough but rare car like this requires many potentially costly decisions, bumpers being just one. As mentioned if you opt for a high standard of finish for one major part, like bumpers, then you are likely to be squeezed to do the same for the rest of the brightwork (rad shell, lights, hardware, etc). Since the body is off to an expert for rebuilding and ready for paint (about 6-8 months), at a cost of likely $12K-15K, I have lots of time to think about other elements of the rebuild. it's only $$$$$! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 The shell and headlights are colored "shiny" - my term for rationalizing not redoing some diecast trim. The bumpers aren't. Plate the bumpers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I would say wise move - get your car done to the point you can use it and then go back and "pick-up" some of its shortcomings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I'm not much for naming my cars. But, if I did, I would name the first one Mouse 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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