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Chrome before and after photos

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 30dodge, Mar 14, 2009.

  1. 30dodge
    Joined: Jan 3, 2007
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    30dodge
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    from Pahrump nv

    I got my radiator shell back from the Chrome shop ,this was $700.
    The car on the trailer is the before photo.
     

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  2. zibo
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    zibo
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    from dago ca

    um, looks like you paid a little too much !?
    TP
     
  3. PurplePearl50
    Joined: Aug 1, 2007
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    PurplePearl50
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    from Sedalia,Mo

    ? ¿ ? where are the after pictures haha
     
  4. Toast
    Joined: Jan 6, 2007
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    Toast
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    from Jenks, OK

    Tell me you didn't pay $700 for that!!!!!
     
  5. banjorear
    Joined: Jul 30, 2004
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    banjorear
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    Um, what? Any more work you want done? I'll only charge you $350.
     
  6. 61TBird
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    61TBird
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    Was the guy cooking meth in the same vat???
     
  7. rustyford40
    Joined: Nov 20, 2007
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    rustyford40
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    from Mass Bay

    Was that dun in mexico
     
  8. pasadenahotrod
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    pasadenahotrod
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    from Texas

    This is a joke, right?
     
  9. wademp
    Joined: Dec 6, 2006
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    wademp
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    I hope that those are all "before" photos.:confused:
     
  10. I am still waiting for the "after" pictures?!
     
  11. Skunk Works
    Joined: Aug 31, 2006
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    Skunk Works
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    :eek: DUDE!?!?!?!

    I'd definitely be sendin' that back. They certainly didn't do any copper or nickel under the chrome either. Wow, I can't believe they would even BEGIN to think that was acceptable. A "chrome" spray bomb would look better than that - at least the color would be consistent.

    Let us know what happens...
     
  12. hotrod30a
    Joined: Jan 12, 2008
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    I'm speechless
     
  13. NealinCA
    Joined: Dec 12, 2001
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    What's the rest of the story? Why was it cut and rewelded? And it doesn't look like anything was done with the plating...

    Neal
     
  14. You obviously sent it to the WRONG chrome shop. I bet you do some homework before doing that again.
    The Wizzard
     
  15. Johnny1290
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    only $700?!?!? I'd have charged you $1000!!!! :D
     
  16. wetatt4u
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    This is a good thread for a big ol

    WTF................
     
  17. Umm...where's the AFTER shots???
     
  18. 30dodge
    Joined: Jan 3, 2007
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    30dodge
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    from Pahrump nv

    I have no Idea why she cut it in the first place. It took 7 months to get it back in this shape and only after she skipped town. I ended up buying the parts she left behind from the management co., some done , some 1/2 done.
    She took costumer's cash , some parts and moved to Arizona we think.
     
  19. 19Fordy
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    I didn't know Bumper Boyz started doing grille shells. :(
     
  20. I'd half to say that is probably not the same grill shell you sent her. Or is this really a Joke just to Screw with us?
    The Wizzard
     
  21. fordcpe
    Joined: Nov 4, 2005
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    fordcpe
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    This is scary stuff I have My 34 grill shell at chrome shop now and will not be happy until it is back home. I did pick up the windsheild frame, headlight stands and spoon gas pedal yesterday 450.00 (3 weeks)They said the grill will be one or two more weeks 600.00 to 800.00 with all these places going under I just want it back.sorry about what happened to your stuff . Darrell
     
  22. Red Ryder
    Joined: Jan 23, 2008
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    Red Ryder
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    The prices charged for truly good chrome work are high enough, but this kind of stuff is outrageous! :(
     
  23. patrick66
    Joined: May 14, 2008
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    Those pics are ALL "before", right, 30dodge???
     
  24. jusjunk
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    jusjunk
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    from Michigan

    Thats funny***** right there .:)
     
  25. 30dodge
    Joined: Jan 3, 2007
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    30dodge
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    from Pahrump nv

    No these are before and after, many guys did not get any parts back.
    Her motto was " Chrome can be addictive " but I think she had other addictions.
     
  26. I'm lucky enough to have a Grate Chrome shop near by. It's Oregon Plating. There are others in the Portland aria but none as good and relaible. They have had a rep of a little higher than others but Quality cost money. I wish you had sent yours to them. You'd be Bragging about how nice it is instead of where your at. I can't say enough Good about these guys and they have been a Portland land mark for generations. I hope the economy don't take them out. I constantly get comments on the Pontiac grill in my 51 Ford. Considering what it looked like striped before work done it's hard to believe they pulled it off. I'd half to say they are well worth a phone call from you.
    The Wizzard
     
  27. Johnny1290
    Joined: Apr 20, 2006
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    Wow I really figured you were just pulling our leg or something. My guess on the weld is she managed to break it somehow, kinda surprised she even bothered to try and fix it.

    Sorry to hear that man, I've gotten taken on different things, which I've learned to just do myself now.

    Chrome ain't one of those things....althought I jokingly tell friends I'm going to open up an underground chrome shop since that stuff costs so much and there are so many horror stories..I'm sure the chemicals and things ain't cheap though...or else I might give it a try!!! :D
     
  28. redlinetoys
    Joined: May 18, 2004
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    redlinetoys
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    from Midwest

  29. RodStRace
    Joined: Dec 7, 2007
    Posts: 8,561

    RodStRace
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    Dude, I live in AZ. I want to know who to watch out for....:eek:
     

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