fiatslug87 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 These are the tow hooks/brackets I picked up at the JY of an XJ a couple weeks ago. Hornbrod, I might surpass you on the chrome!! :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 :D That's a good start fiat-man, but you have a loooong way to go. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I think we have a few people tryin to beat hornbrods "Chrome-ness" I am on my way to the attempt as well :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche13 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 don't forget to tin foil the seat's makes a great seat cover =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 That's how it starts, little chrome hook here, chrome mirrors there, then boom your a chrome addict. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 You know, you guys can buy "chrome" in a paint can. That would be classy. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 The look started long ago, 1936 to be exact: Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Ain't she pretty?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 From Wikipedia (so it HAS to be true) Prior to the application of chrome in the 1920s, nickel was used. In the US for the short production run prior to the entry into the Second World War, plating was banned to save chromium and the decorative pieces were painted in a complementary color. In the last years of the Korean War, the banning of chrome was contemplated and several cheaper processes (such as plating with zinc and then coating with shiny plastic) were considered. The largest plated parts were the bumpers of the cars. These were done by specialty shops, which had a different sequence of labor relations. Just after the Second World War, some American cars initially came off the assembly line with wooden bumpers -- not due to economy or rarity of the metal, but due to labor action at the plating shops. No doubt when the shops got on-line again these would be replaced. Until the plant was shut down in the late 1990's, Cadillac's main manufacturing and assemply plant (located in Detroit, Michigan won awards for the best chrome plating line (including bumpers) in the world for over 50 consecutive years of operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 DeLorean :drool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV0ThTK0 ... re=related :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djag12 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 You can actually buy chrome in a spray can. Check out ALSACORP.com They have Killer Cans and one is called Killer Chrome. From what I understand it is very nice but pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Chrome is nice but I want to go LED lights instead but not this extreme. http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/t ... _night.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Those last two cars are polished stainless. Which is a bit different than chrome I think :smart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Wow, I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing that observation. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 1981 DMC DeLorean = My old ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepdoggydogB Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Aliens love chrome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Those last two cars are polished stainless. Which is a bit different than chrome I think :smart: Yup, the DeLorean is stainless steel, which contributed to it being waaaay overweight for a sub-3 litre V6 to move around with any spirit. Just one of many flaws of a potentially great car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I thought the Deloreans were 4 cylinder cars. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 CLICK HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I thought the Deloreans were 4 cylinder cars. :dunno: They probably considered it at one point with all the bad decisions they made LOL. No, this car actually has a connection to our beloved Comanches. It was definitely a 6, and I believe it was a GM 2.8 V6. I know John DeLorean was an exec at GM before he went on his little adventure with this so he used his connections to supply him with their engines. I think that motor was rated for like 140HP or something for the DeLorean, maybe even 160. But it also had a crap transmission and, again, was just too damn heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Well that is the new thing I have learned so far today. I guess they are V-6 cars. :dunce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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