Since Carlisle is coming up in just a few days, I wanted to get your thoughts on bumpers.
I have a 1970 Road Runner that is undergoing restoration. My original bumpers are good cores, but need a few minor dent repairs and certainly need re-chroming.
I have three choices:
1) Re-chrome my existing bumpers. Not sure what it costs to get them re-chromed, but I am guessing it is in the $800-$1000 range each (am I wrong??).
2) Buy reproduction bumpers from a place like AMD. They are $400 each.
3) Buy re-chromed bumpers from a Carlisle vendor like the Bumper Boyz or similar vendor.
While having my originals perfectly re-chromed is probably the best, it is the most time consuming and expensive option. I have heard a lot of negative stuff said about the Bumper Boyz, but I honestly don't have any first hand experience with any of their bumpers. I also haven't seen the quality of the bumpers or chroming on the AMD reproductions.
I would appreciate thoughts, experiences and suggestions from folks on the board.
As always, I appreciate the wealth of knowledge from all you guys - thanks in advance!
Hawk
I have a 1970 Road Runner that is undergoing restoration. My original bumpers are good cores, but need a few minor dent repairs and certainly need re-chroming.
I have three choices:
1) Re-chrome my existing bumpers. Not sure what it costs to get them re-chromed, but I am guessing it is in the $800-$1000 range each (am I wrong??).
2) Buy reproduction bumpers from a place like AMD. They are $400 each.
3) Buy re-chromed bumpers from a Carlisle vendor like the Bumper Boyz or similar vendor.
While having my originals perfectly re-chromed is probably the best, it is the most time consuming and expensive option. I have heard a lot of negative stuff said about the Bumper Boyz, but I honestly don't have any first hand experience with any of their bumpers. I also haven't seen the quality of the bumpers or chroming on the AMD reproductions.
I would appreciate thoughts, experiences and suggestions from folks on the board.
As always, I appreciate the wealth of knowledge from all you guys - thanks in advance!
Hawk