Anyone deal with Bumper Boyz out of CA?

[odcics2]

They want 400. + a core for a rear 68 - 70 Charger bumper. 
 
They are set up at a meet N. of Detroit, so it could be seen and picked up in person.

Opinions ??

[Ghoste]

Avoid them if you can, they have a bit of a reputation for poor quality and thin chrome.

[71 SE3834V]

What meet is going on n. of Detroit? The Gilbralter Trade Center winter swap meet? Hope not. I wanted to attend that one.

[4cruzin]

What meet is going on n. of Detroit? The Gilbralter Trade Center winter swap meet? Hope not. I wanted to attend that one.

Dammit. . . . Me too! 

[NJRBros]

I've heard nothing but bad things about them.  You know a company is doing something wrong when someone struggles to find ONE good review... We ended up meeting Tri City Plating out of Tennessee at Carlisle to drop our bumpers off, and picked them up at a later event. They came out excellent!  I think they charged 500 per bumper (They were off a 66 Newport so they were decent sized).  However, I don't know how convenient they'd be for you, meet-up wise.

[BIGBLCK11]

Their chrome looks tinted to me and not cheap.  They were present, so you could at least check them out in person.  The swap today was all makes, not the WPC meet.  Someone beat me to one of the few Mopar parts at the whole thing, a very nice console.  It was complete, auto, black, wood grain, with no cracks - $100!   .    Also, a pretty clean hood for a 70 and some tail lights, already sold.  

[Cooter]

Had 'em do a couple sets of bumpers for customers (At their request, and MY protest) and came out "ok". However, about 3 years later, the backs of original bumpers were cracking, peeling, and chrome was peeling off in sheets. NOT COOL. I'd stay away if poossible. They look REALLY good when at the swap meet, but you aren't looking fot your $1000.00 bumpers to look good only in fair weather and for 2 years (All the warranty you'll find with them).

[moparstuart]

there stuff is junk bad quality , grinder marks

[RTDaddy]

3 words:  Tri-City Plating.   

"IF YOU'RE UNDER CONTROL, YOU AIN'T GOING FAST ENOUGH."

[odcics2]

Sounds like the Boyz should be avoided at all co$t...   Thanks for the input guys.

What I'm looking for is not show quality, but more of the OEM look, retaining the marks associated with originality.  Any contact info for Tri-City?


As stated above - it was NOT the WPC event.  Very few MoPar parts.  It was a good meet to buy work gloves and tools!      

[BIGBLCK11]

It was a good meet to buy work gloves and tools!     

Yeah, no kidding!  Even for the "other" guys, it was 50% tools and other stuff.  The WPC meet has a lot more actual parts and its all Mopar. 

[Ghoste]

I haven't done that Detroit swap meet now for a few years.  It was always bad for a lack of Chrysler stuff but it got worse with all the cheap tool and bungee cord vendors.  The WPC one is the end of the month and that is the one to go to.

[71 SE3834V]

I haven't done that Detroit swap meet now for a few years.  It was always bad for a lack of Chrysler stuff but it got worse with all the cheap tool and bungee cord vendors.  The WPC one is the end of the month and that is the one to go to.

Hey thanks! Where can I get info. Heard about it from the guy I bought my rallye wheels from. Looking for a few items.

[resq302]

We used bumper boyz for our first antique car.... our 71 buick GS convert and they peeled within a couple months.  Our el camino, charger, and challenger convertible has all had tri city plating bumpers and they offer a life time warranty!

http://www.tricityplating.com/

[will]

I e-mailed tri-city last week. I asked if I brought my bumpers to spring carlisle could I get them back at the chrysler show. They told me that was plenty of time. That's my plan as of right now. Nothing beats free shipping.

[odcics2]

I haven't done that Detroit swap meet now for a few years.  It was always bad for a lack of Chrysler stuff but it got worse with all the cheap tool and bungee cord vendors.  The WPC one is the end of the month and that is the one to go to.

Hey thanks! Where can I get info. Heard about it from the guy I bought my rallye wheels from. Looking for a few items.

Link to flyer:

http://wpc-glr.org/winterswapmeet.html

[bill440rt]

When it comes to chrome, you get what you pay for.

I haven't seen Tri-City's work up close & personal, but I'll be checking them out this year at the swaps.

[BlueSS454]

The Bumper Boyz suck balls, period.  Tri City is the ONLY place I will have bumpers done. 

[469 runner]

Any place that spells Boyz with a "Z" I'm staying away from.  And yes, I've seen their bumpers at the shows and the chrome was already peeling on the edges.

[67RedCharger]

Avoid them if you can, they have a bit of a reputation for poor qulaity and thin chrome.

I certainly agree with Ghoste.  I purchased a grill guard for my 1959 Impala Convertable fro Bumper Boyz and Tri City plating cleaned up the mess I bought from Bumper Boyz, but they did provide me with a part that was hard to find.

  ~ Don ~

[billfury]

Any place that spells Boyz with a "Z" I'm staying away from.  And yes, I've seen their bumpers at the shows and the chrome was already peeling on the edges.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Gilbraltar T C is a 25 minute drive from the border for me 

[Chatt69chgr]

Tri-City Plating did the bumpers for my 69 Charger.  I can recommend them.

[ACUDANUT]

 I use Keystone....It's takes about 3-4 months...I think they send it to MN.

[71 SE3834V]

Gilbraltar T C is a 25 minute drive from the border for me 

Bout a 30 min drive for me as I live near the Taylor T C. See you there.

Anyone know of a rechromer in the motor city area? (Just in case I scrape up enough $$ to refinish my ride) Seems like the home of all these cars outta have one.