gaz the geezer 0 Posted March 7, 2006 bling, bling,bling.........that chroming company must luv you....looks nice fella :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 8, 2006 serious question.. what are you not chroming? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Joe 0 Posted March 8, 2006 serious question.. what are you not chroming? Can you chrome the block??????? :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 0 Posted March 8, 2006 I think hes going for something like this... :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted March 8, 2006 Chromed driveshafts!! Won't that crack off when putting turbo torque through them? The chain cover, did you chrome the interior side of it aswell? It's hard to tell how well the chrome will last but I personally wouldn't chrome the interior side incase it flakes off and gets in the sump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMT McCoy 0 Posted March 8, 2006 serious question.. what are you not chroming? Can you chrome the block??????? :roll: Yes sir! My block & head are already at the chromer! :lol: As always, fantastic job Lee!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Joe 0 Posted March 8, 2006 serious question.. what are you not chroming? Can you chrome the block??????? :roll: Yes sir! My block & head are already at the chromer! :lol: As always, fantastic job Lee!!![/quote:43586] I think you need your block/head looking at :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMT McCoy 0 Posted March 8, 2006 serious question.. what are you not chroming? Can you chrome the block??????? :roll: Yes sir! My block & head are already at the chromer! :lol: As always, fantastic job Lee!!![/quote:9ab47] I think you need your block/head looking at :lol:[/quote:9ab47] Touche' :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Joe 0 Posted March 8, 2006 serious question.. what are you not chroming? Can you chrome the block??????? :roll: Yes sir! My block & head are already at the chromer! :lol: As always, fantastic job Lee!!![/quote:5779e] I think you need your block/head looking at :lol:[/quote:5779e] Touche' :lol:[/quote:5779e] Sorry Fella - Couldn;t resist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted March 8, 2006 serious question.. what are you not chroming? Easiest answer is if it can be it will be chromed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted March 8, 2006 Chromed driveshafts!! Won't that crack off when putting turbo torque through them? The chain cover, did you chrome the interior side of it aswell? It's hard to tell how well the chrome will last but I personally wouldn't chrome the interior side incase it flakes off and gets in the sump. Not sure to be honest, hope not think the wheels would spin before the driveshafts twist or flex. There is chrome on the inside of the chain cover but i'll blast it off before fitting. Usually i mask up with copper tape but the chromers aren't that keen and prefer you to clean the part after instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted March 8, 2006 serious question.. what are you not chroming? Can you chrome the block??????? :roll: Yes sir! My block & head are already at the chromer! :lol: As always, fantastic job Lee!!![/quote:53cb8] Your definately much madder than me!! I admit i've pondered whether it could be done but thought it was crazy even for me!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMT McCoy 0 Posted March 8, 2006 I was kinda hesitant to go through with it at first. Kept thinking that the heat would eventually flake off the chrome but I've seen a ton of hot & street rods with chrome blocks without any problems so I'm gonna go for it. A buddy of mine is gonna powdercoat it afterwards with a bit of transluscent powder for some sort of durability! :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted March 8, 2006 I was kinda hesitant to go through with it at first. Kept thinking that the heat would eventually flake off the chrome but I've seen a ton of hot & street rods with chrome blocks without any problems so I'm gonna go for it. A buddy of mine is gonna powdercoat it afterwards with a bit of transluscent powder for some sort of durability! :wink: Thinking of doing that myself with the subframe, cross member and wishbones so i don't have to worry about the car being on the drive in the rain. Worried it will dull down the chrome too much, please post up pics of yours if you do it and i'll do the same if i try it first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted March 8, 2006 Lee, seeing as you must get good prices, if I sent you a couple of badges could you get them done for me when you put your next lot in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted March 9, 2006 Lee, seeing as you must get good prices, if I sent you a couple of badges could you get them done for me when you put your next lot in? if there polished bare metal then no problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted March 9, 2006 serious question.. what are you not chroming? Easiest answer is if it can be it will be chromed. rear axle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted March 9, 2006 Lee, seeing as you must get good prices, if I sent you a couple of badges could you get them done for me when you put your next lot in? if there polished bare metal then no problem.[/quote:eed49] What about plastic badges mate? I thought plastic could be chromed these days too??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted March 9, 2006 serious question.. what are you not chroming? Easiest answer is if it can be it will be chromed. rear axle? starting to strip down my spare rear beam tomorrow. Hopefully it will be chrome too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted March 9, 2006 Lee, seeing as you must get good prices, if I sent you a couple of badges could you get them done for me when you put your next lot in? if there polished bare metal then no problem.[/quote:a5e22] What about plastic badges mate? I thought plastic could be chromed these days too???[/quote:a5e22] My chromer only does metal. ACT in brum can do plastic as long as it's ABS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted March 9, 2006 OK mate, cheers ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted March 13, 2006 Since i chromed the gearbox i've been worried than the starter motor would compromise the finished article. Bought a brand new one from GSF which happened to be black. Problem now solved, asked the same friend that rebuilt my alternator if he'd ever tackled a start motor. "Loads of times" was the answer so he's stripped it for me and after a few hours of sanding i now have a fully polished starter motor. Got the end plate to do and then off for chrome. Think its an amazing reflection of the way the show scene is going that even brand new parts have to be stripped and rebuilt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted March 13, 2006 u best get a spare one done too in case u nee one urgently in the future :lol: you know just before a show Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted March 13, 2006 Think its an amazing reflection of the way my mind is going that even brand new parts have to be stripped and rebuilt. Sorry couldn't resist, but you are crazy and are rewriting the book on building a Corrado show car in the process, keep it coming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolex 0 Posted March 13, 2006 fetish. thats all im saying :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
