Customs 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Custom That’s Been 30 Years in the Making

yeah no kidding. I need to brace myself for the bumper and trim coat when the time comes

 

yeah, 100% agree. The hood will be closed so I will spend that money somewhere else.
I was on the fence of gloss black with cream colored text or chrome. I like the chrome just a little more than the black…but not $450 more than the black

 

We sent the rocker arms, shafts and stands to Rocker Arms Unlimited in Redding, Ca for a rebuild. They also convert non adjustable rockers to adjustable by machining the hole/threads for adjusters. So I need to switch to these dimples covers or else I would run the stock chrome covers I already have.

 

I have been having the same debate on the Caddy 331 covers for my Merc. I would love to have them chrome, but also guessing that it will cost enough to make me paint them considering the only person that may even see the engine is me...

 

yeah, if we were building an open hoor hot rod, then I would be willing to pay the money for chrome...just doesn't make sense for a closed hood custom

 

I run black with orange on the letters.

 

The chrome would be nice (says the guy with nothing chrome under his hood).
As I understand, the prep work before the chroming is where most of the cost is concerned. The chrome process magnifies any minor defect. But maybe when you add the other parts to be chromed, they will cut you a deal on the covers.

 

good point. Maybe go for black now, then drop the covers off with the rest of the parts in one batch and see if they cut me a deal

 

Post pictures here when you get a chance

 

Quick update:
Still waiting for pistons and will likely be another 4-5 weeks. Billy started painting some of the misc parts while he was painting another black engine



Here are some more photos just for the heck of it