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Mike34
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-- 10-31-2014 @ 11:18 AM
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The emergency brake levers/handles on the ’33-34 where chrome plated. On several originals that I have seen, the chrome appears to have been highly polished at the handgrip but not polished (or buffed) at the lower end of the lever. The finish seemed to be less and less polished as you traveled from the handgrip (top) to the lower end of the lever. The lower end had an appearance and finish which resembled the back of the original bumpers (which were not buffed.) Is what I saw correct or were the levers highly polished from top to bottom? I am getting ready to have some original handbrake levers chromed and I’m looking for some guidance. Thanks, Mike
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supereal
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-- 10-31-2014 @ 11:47 AM
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Ford used nickel plating. If you find chrome plating, it was probably done in a previous restoration. Most platers can provide that finish, as it is also used as a base for chrome plating. The use of "rustless" (stainless) for body trim eliminated the need for plating. Chrome was use for some badges and other small parts in some years.
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3w2
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-- 10-31-2014 @ 5:50 PM
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With respect, in this application Ford originally used chrome plating over nickel plating with the grip portion and release button in a bright finish. Below the grip the finish was satin or so-called Butler finish. Most competent platers know how to create that finish.
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