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SkylinerRon · 2013-03-25 19:48

Vertical ribs probably easier to align on 3 piece.
I have a clock blockoff that is pot metal.

Ron.

hiball3985 · 2013-03-25 20:27

Quote from: SkylinerRon on 2013-03-25 19:48
Vertical ribs probably easier to align on 3 piece.
I have a clock blockoff that is pot metal.

Ron.

That makes sense.

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-03-26 10:31

I have a plastic radio delete that my Dad carved up for a after market radio, chrome doesn't stick well on plastic, looks like crap! painted it with chrome spay paint, looks like crap! Any ideas? I was looking at bidding on that one piece one on EPAY, but it's already up to $71.00 with shipping, and I don't need to committ that kind of money on that at this time.
Tim

Zapato · 2013-03-26 11:10

There are outfits that ''chrome'' plastic. Many parts came from the factories that way. Its really more of a decal like film but looks like the real thing. Someone here should have a link to one or a Hemmings to search in.

Zap-

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-03-26 13:38

Thanks Zap!
I'll look at Hemmings and see what I can find. I want to get my new radio first so that I can make any alterations before getting the rechrome.
Tim

57chero · 2013-03-26 22:38

Try paulschrome.com

RICH MUISE · 2013-03-27 06:00

Also ...look in Hobby shops that sell modeling components. Back a few months ago when the Revell '57 custom kit came out, I was looking at packages of metal film in different finishes. Probably works similar to the way they do gold leafing, and my thoughts at the time was wondering if it would work on the plastic dash components.

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-03-27 07:38

Rich,
Great idea
Tim

Tom S · 2013-03-27 12:30

Quote from: 57 Ford Kustom on 2013-03-26 10:31I have a plastic radio delete that my Dad carved up ...

Here is, I assume, a metal radio panel for 25 bucks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-Ford-AM-Radio-Dash-Chrome-Bezel-NICE-FEG-18842-C-/121086793842?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c3155d872&vxp=mtr

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-03-27 20:43

Thanks Tom! I will bid on it, Being a part of this web site is like having eyes in the back of my head!

Thanks,
Tim

RICH MUISE · 2013-03-27 21:28

Tim....I must have missed something..I didn't realize you were looking for a "normal" radio plate. I've got one you can have..about the same condition as the one on ebay. Let me know if you want it. I'm going out of town tommorrow and friday. The "feg-188942-c" is the same as the ebay one, but mine has pt#10273 on it?

? It's pot metal also.

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-03-28 17:46

Rich,
I would rather put money in your pocket then someone I don't even know! Let me know how much, and we will make a deal.
Thanks,
Tim

RICH MUISE · 2013-04-01 17:19

Tim...sorry, I forgot all about this post until I just ran across the panel buried on my desk. PM me you address and I'll get it in the mail to you. No money, I'll cover shiping. After you get it, IF it suits your needs, you can make a small donation to this forum if you wish...thats way everybody wins.

RICH MUISE · 2013-04-02 22:55

Tim..it's in the mail..the man said probably next monday. Hope it's "clean" enough for ya..if not, no sweat.

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-04-03 05:11

Thank you very Much Rich!
Tim

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