Richard, Gary, etc., My understanding is that the "new" bumpers are of a thinner gauge steel, slightly rougher around the edges and that the chrome process might not be done in the desired triple plating method (copper/nickel/chrome). I recently came across some bumpers which I suspect are repros. The chrome was not pitting, it was actually flaking off. I've had several sets of original bumpers rechromed for my projects and in my opinion, this is the only way to go. It's less expensive than buying new, and they're guaranteed for life. At least they are by the place that does mine.
Take care, Jeff McNeal (San Diego) '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones" '68 LHD Spitfire Mk3 project '70 GT6+ "Accidental" restoration project http://www.TotallyTriumph.net/spitfire/spitfire.shtml Join the TOTALLY TRIUMPH NETWORK! Forums, Photos, How-To's, Classifieds, Links & Triumph Merchandise http://www.TotallyTriumph.net * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Gosling To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 6:50 AM Subject: RE: RE: bumpers Gary, One time I heard about re-chromed bumpers being better than new ones currently on sale was from TRGB, who replaced the front bumper and one of the over-rider boxes for me after a speeding driver brushed across the front of Daffy while I was pulling out of my driveway a couple of years ago. Cost wasn't an issue (for once!) as the repair was paid for by insurance. They used a re-chromed bumper, and it's held up OK so far! I was happy to accept that advice, since I had heard it elsewhere as well, but I can't for the life of me remember where - it was a few years ago now. Richard ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Notice: The information in this email is confidential and may be legally-privileged. If you have reason to believe you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful and you are requested to contact the sender urgently and dispose of this email -----------------------------------------------------------exp. /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
