bumper chrome

[superbirdtom]

Does anyone know where i can get my rear bumper rechromed near or in seattle??? I have gone to queen city plating  but they want 1200 $$  to do it    any help would be appreciated.  1970 s-bird bumper

[ACUDANUT]

 Google the name "keystone automotive" They are recroming mine for 299.00. It takes them 3 months though. 
They operate in all 48 states.

[superbirdtom]

Theres on office or something in renton. My shop here actually we use keystone from time to time,I probably have an account with them . I will bet they have a jobber there close that does all the rechroming for their area.  I will find out on monday.  Thanks  Tom   p.s.  tearing the s-bird apart today for a redo.

[Winged 1]

 
Shoot ole 8 wheeler a note. I know there is a place in Seattle he uses and the name escapes at the moment but I know he has been happy with there work. Slow like the rest of them but they do nice work.. They are just off of 4th ave.
Eric

[superbirdtom]

I guess Im a dummy  can't find him in member search 

[mikepmcs]

Dan hasn't been on since november 08 but here ya go.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=150

[mikepmcs]

They operate in all 48 states.

Alaska became the 49th state in January of 59' and Hawaii the 50th state since August 0f 59' 

[superbirdtom]

I was born in 58 here in the territory of Alaska, kinda weird not being born in a state. I will have to look at my birth certificate sometime locked away in the family archives to see if it says territory on my certificate.

[ACUDANUT]

They operate in all 48 states.

Alaska became the 49th state in January of 59' and Hawaii the 50th state since August 0f 59' 

You guys must be bored.  I said 48 states because KEYSTONE does not do business in the other two.

[superbirdtom]

Keystone may not have an actual store here in Alaska . but we get stuff from keystone and have them put it on the barge from Seattle to here in Ketchikan.  I am going to check today and see if I can send them my bumper. Ill let you all know.  thanks again

[superbirdtom]

Google the name "keystone automotive" They are recroming mine for 299.00. It takes them 3 months though. 
They operate in all 48 states.

I called our rep for keystone in cali and she said they do not rechrome bumpers. we get stuff from time to time and we have an account  but that was what I was told.  but I found a place in renton washington called art brass company, its spendy about 800 dolllars for 70 runner rear bumper.  a guy at musclecars nw  told me this.  check out their site www.musclecarsnw.com.  they sold a cool car a 427 comet capri with factory 427 4 speed cupposedly one of 6 ever made.  I am going to get my bird in their showroom when done.

[ACUDANUT]

Here is their number here in KC. 816-921-8929.  I know for a fact that if you had to ship it to them, they would do it for 299.00. Shipping can't be that much. Your Money though.  I also have seen new 69/70 roadrunner bumpers being remanufactured (new for 500.00). I just can't remember the name. Good luck.

[superbirdtom]

Hey thanks  for the help!! It will all depend on shipping costs  but Ill look into it.   I think I saw that Jims Auto parts had the rear 70  RR aftermarket bumpers??

[mikepmcs]

I thought Jims Auto parts was on the suspect list for good vendors??
I'm doing a search

[mikepmcs]

Yup, here ya go.
Good enough for me and the first post says many others have complaints etc....

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,24461.0.html

[superbirdtom]

well if Jims does or dosen't have the 70 runner rear bumpers does anybody carry it??  I have a 70 superbee and can't believe no one is going to make FULL quarters for them. lord mine are shot and I need the sail panels.

[ACUDANUT]

 Jims can't be all bad. He is still in business after all. You should be safe with paypal or visa if he fails to deliver the bumper (you get your money back).  I wonder who supplies his stuff, maybe you can eliminate the middle man.

[bill440rt]

The B-body bumpers are being made by Goodmark. Any vendor that carries Goodmark should be able to help you with these.

BTW, for what it's worth, I've seen Keystone's chrome work. 

[Winged 1]

 
Art Brass is the place. It is in Seattle, and not Renton. Spendy but they do a real nice job.
Like every thing else, you get what you pay for....
Good luck,
Eric

[ACUDANUT]

The B-body bumpers are being made by Goodmark. Any vendor that carries Goodmark should be able to help you with these.

BTW, for what it's worth, I've seen Keystone's chrome work. 

Are you sure it was from them?.  If you do a search here in our forumn, you'll find that many of our own members were all happy. Including me. 

[bill440rt]

The B-body bumpers are being made by Goodmark. Any vendor that carries Goodmark should be able to help you with these.

BTW, for what it's worth, I've seen Keystone's chrome work. 

Are you sure it was from them?.  If you do a search here in our forumn, you'll find that many of our own members were all happy. Including me. 

All depends what you're looking for or the quality level you're after. I've seen Keystone's work full of waves, grinder marks, and peeling after 2 years. I haven't seen your bumpers, but as long as you're happy that's all that matters. As Winged 1 states, you get what you pay for.

[superbirdtom]

I am going to go to Art brass. I will send it to tukwila via  Alaska marine lines barge 40 dollars to send from alaska, art brass will go pick it up as it is within 1 mile from the barge lines.  I did years ago go to queen city plating in mukilteo wa next to Lynnnwood they do a very high quality bumper rechrome. but they said it could be 1200 dollars  Yikes! .  thanks  for help to everyone.

[ACUDANUT]

The B-body bumpers are being made by Goodmark. Any vendor that carries Goodmark should be able to help you with these.

BTW, for what it's worth, I've seen Keystone's chrome work. 

Are you sure it was from them?.  If you do a search here in our forumn, you'll find that many of our own members were all happy. Including me. 

All depends what you're looking for or the quality level you're after. I've seen Keystone's work full of waves, grinder marks, and peeling after 2 years. I haven't seen your bumpers, but as long as you're happy that's all that matters. As Winged 1 states, you get what you pay for.

I got a lifetime warranty.  With Keystone. Never seen the defects you mentioned. Oh well, there is always a hater. NO PROBLEM.

[69bronzeT5]

Dan hasn't been on since november 08 but here ya go.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=150

I'll probally be seeing Dan in a couple of weeks if you guys want me to ask him anything?

[375instroke]

$1200?  Must look pretty good for that much.  I guess the $299 price gets you an original looking bumper.

[superbirdtom]

I have seen a lot of chrome work and yes factory chrome was ok , just like paint jobs the factory back in 70 is nothing like a showjob these days , same goes for chrome. with a show chrome job they are straight and very beautiful. the difference is night and day.
, I have since this thread found a place in colorado that a frind here uses looks real nice altogether shipping here from alaska is about 250 dollars  the chrome job is 350 dollars . so I might go that route. with a show chrome there are no waves and ripples . if i do go with art brass I will be spending about 800 dollars including shipping and my brother can go get it as he works 1 mile from art brass. we will see when it comes time.  Thanks for all for helping with options.