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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Processes, Products & Techniques => Topic started by: 67gta289 on December 06, 2022, 11:00:20 AM
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Just got some fresh goodies in from the anodizer - these turned out great.
1. 67 fastback quarter panel extension molding pair. These are OEM removed by me in 1981 and replaced with Ford NOS at that time. I'll add a picture later next to the NOS parts. Weight is 0.4 oz - not sure what reproductions weigh.
2. 72 Torino grille opening molding D2OZ-8A156-A
3. Chevelle trunk trim
4. (not pictured yet) finally got a pair of original 67 Mustang rocker panel moldings good enough (no road rash) to rework and they turned out perfect
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Very nice, thanks for sharing.
Info on place that did the work and approximate cost?
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Nice work the bright dip shops are getting far and few in between.
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Most of the money is based on time doing the benchwork (prep), and that of course depends on the quality of the part at the start. I do some, and have 3 other resources local to me, but they are pretty much booked so you would have to have that taken care of some other way. The prep work is not unlike what is done on stainless up to the point of buffing; however aluminum is thinner and more subject to damage to the point where the part is junked. Also I've had a few sets of rocker panel moldings that looked pretty nice, but after a few minutes of sanding right behind the front wheel it was apparent that the road rash was too severe. If it were stainless there would be enough meat to sand through, but that is not the case with the aluminum parts. I had a beautiful 70-71 Cyclone trunk edge molding from the junkyard but after stripping we found a bunch of holes in it. That hurt to recycle.
If the parts are prepped and ready to go, not that I'm looking for things to do, but it would work out best if I were the middle man for packing, tracking, and delivery. The anodizer is a commercial production operation here in Michigan and it is a challenge to get hobby work done. They won't talk to a hobbiest, but we have a way :) The long rocker panel moldings would be about $225. Small items like the fastback quarter trim about $50.
Shipping is also a challenge, and not insignificant cost for large items. Hope this all makes sense.
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Thanks for the info!
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If selling that grille surround, they are spendy. Last one of those I got $400 for it. Have another one but not parting with it, very rare piece.
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If selling that grille surround, they are spendy. Last one of those I got $400 for it. Have another one but not parting with it, very rare piece.
Yes, I have a buyer for it, and they are pricey indeed!
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Here's a picture of a re-anodized part (in hand) compared to NOS part (on car). Same lighting, same angle. Looks like new.
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*we are awaiting the unveil of your GTA John
*the match up is great. NOS (without scratches) is getting impossible to find anymore