Getting vent windows frames chromed

[dan juhasz]

So I want to get the pitted vent window frames repaired and chromed. The framework is peened to the pot metal chromed piece. Do I just grind down the peened tabs to remove the framework? Can I just epoxy it back in place when chrome is done?
Dan

 

[dadsbee]

In my case you send it to the chromer and let them take it apart! That way they chrome the post and polish the SS.. I see your vent window pivot is snapped off.. that's not good! But yes you can use a dremel and round off the post that is preened to separate it.. the other is your spare for when you put it back together, but I caution peening it and if I could do it again I would have just bonded.

 

[hunt2elk]

Have you checked what it would cost to buy new ones from Tony's Parts compared to restoring yours? No doubt original stuff is better, but chroming has gotten very expensive.

 

[gkent]

Have you checked what it would cost to buy new ones from Tony's Parts compared to restoring yours? No doubt original stuff is better, but chroming has gotten very expensive.

I agree. I'll bet Tony's stuff is AS GOOD AS original and no hassles with repairing or reassembling yours.

 

[chtampa]

Pot metal is easily fractured and able to be ground off with a cut-off wheel. I have used a very narrow chisel also and knocked them off. Panel Bond to put them back together.

 

[69L48Z27]

I took mine all apart and had the chromed. Pivot is just rivets, drill out and the. Rivet back. I took my time with the smashed pins and worked them back slowly. Gives you some meat to work with. Using epoxy to put them back together is a good idea too. My build thread has some details on the process.

 

[dan juhasz]

Have you checked what it would cost to buy new ones from Tony's Parts compared to restoring yours? No doubt original stuff is better, but chroming has gotten very expensive.

I thought only 68 and up were available?

 

[Pistol Pete]

Start with the best pair you possibly can, even if this means sourcing different OEM ones than what you have. The more pitted they are, the more trouble (and expense) it is to bring them back and even then, with excessive work, you run the risk of the "melted chocolate" look. Between the grinding and plating process, they begin to lose definition. I started with a very nice pair for my convertible and it was still nearly $800. I can't imagine what it would be if I started with a shitty pair.

 

[gkent]

How are we supposed to know what year you're working on ?!?!?

 

[hunt2elk]

I thought only 68 and up were available?

Guess you have to let us know what you are working on. All I have are 69 and 70's, so my mind went to those years.

 

[69L48Z27]

I knew he was working on a 67.

 

[dan juhasz]

my bad , I'm getting old. For some reason I always forget to include the year. It is indeed a 67Coronet, famous year where next to nothing is reproduced.

 

[rich hourigan]

do you remember the type and size rivet that you used, and where did you purchase them from.. im doing a 67 also...Rich