1959 Chevy Kingswood project

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  1. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    A thin layer of copper made the chrome top coat shine.
    Early cars had brass trim. Late cars have cheap plastic.
    I had a 1950 Stupidbaker and a 1949 Ford. I loved the chrome bullet grille centers.
    My '53 Buick had two baby bullets.
     
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    zzzizxz Well-Known Member

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    zzzizxz, Jul 3, 2017
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  3. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Actually, it was copper, then nickel, then chromium. Nickel has a beauty to its luster also, but the copper gives a uniqueness to its luster.
     
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    Old Cadillacs were painted up nice and had nice racks, Sir:

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  5. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Ye sir. You are right and so is Poison. On Cadillac those were jokingly called Dagmars, referencing a well endowed lady actress of the day.

    I believe on today's rechome jobs they skip the copper.:2cents:

    I recommend you DO NOT buy from the 'Bumper Boyz'.
     
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  6. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    The progress is looking real good. I am glad you found your way back and are able to post photographs.
     
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    Are you suggesting we give Dagmar the business, instead, Sir?
     
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    Lisa the car is coming along great . Been in the shadows . Do you have a name on chrome shop and maybe a phone # ? Blue
     
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