alsfarms Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 I heard that LaSalle and Cadillac changed from Nickel plating to chrome plating in the later 1920's, likely 1927. Does anyone here have a factory document that calls out exactly when that change took place? Could I have a scan of that document to substantiate a correct and proper restoration? Thanks, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRA Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I am also interested to know this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrow Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 According to Ron Van Gelderen and Matt LArson authors of LaSalle, Cadillac's Companion Car the change took place in 1929, for the first time. LaSalle ads of 1929 clearly tout the new britework. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRA Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) Is it true the transition from Nickel to Chrome took place in phases? Initially only exterior parts used chrome, keeping nickel in the interior, then later going to full chrome plating. Is this true? Edited January 12 by JRA (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief5 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Yes that is true, the transition must have took place in the middle of 1929 or later. The exterior on my mid 1929 Cadillac is chrome while all interior parts are nickel plated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Did all of GM follow that protocol or was each GM make on its own time schedule when it came to switching over to Chrome plating? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRA Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 We are not sure when exactly it started, but it seems chrome plating is going to be banned from automotive industry in Europe in 2024, so other regulations may follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 What are they going to nickel or some form of coating. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 3 hours ago, alsfarms said: Did all of GM follow that protocol or was each GM make on its own time schedule when it came to switching over to Chrome plating? Al Oldsmobile started using chrome plating in 1926, so I would say it depended on the brand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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