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jal9846

01-09-2013 @ 8:44 PM

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David,
I met you in GA, and really was impressed with your car, and you passion to keep immproving it. Hopefully this post is not too late...but regardless, let me offer some insight. I strongly recommend Qual-Krom in Erie, PA for any die cast chrome plating. They are a small, family run shop and do all the die cast parts in house with great care, very reasonable lead time, price, and with extremely high quality and detail. They have done several parts for my 48 Mercury Convertible, including those very difficult lower grilles and front waterfall grilles. I also would say that, unlike the Merc, those ford rings are actually quite available still as NOS, and may be the best option vs. re-chrome. For some reason, Ford cranked out a bunch of those rings...and they are still out there! Best of Luck!
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01-09-2013 @ 7:56 PM

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I used Qual Chrome in Erie, Pa. Not cheap, but he did not loose anything and it was done when he said it would be.
Dick

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01-01-2013 @ 10:48 AM

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I recommend Qual-Kroc in Erie, Pa. They are experts in working on die cast parts. They did beautiful work on my 37, 50, and 52 parts.

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11-04-2012 @ 6:15 PM

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Qual-Krom. In Erie Pa. good work, good price, good service

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Qual-Krom. In Erie Pa. good work, good price, good service

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10-10-2012 @ 7:01 AM

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My choice for the last 32 years has been CustomChrome in Grafton Ohio. I also would add that I bet you could find a NOS or a mint one with some searching.

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10-09-2012 @ 4:37 PM

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Don't know where you are located, but Superior Chrome does excellent work in San Jose, CA. Check their website.

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10-08-2012 @ 2:40 PM

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I support Mike's response regarding The Chrome Shop. They have done beautiful work for me including the horn ring. Perfection on everything.

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10-07-2012 @ 8:25 PM

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I didn't have much trouble finding a very nice horn ring for my '47 . The one on the car when I bought it was broken and hot glued to the steering wheel. I paid less than half the cost quoted for replating. I have an expensive NOS steering wheel, and was particular about the appearance. I had a very nice center in my collection, and it looks like new.

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The Chrome Shop in Menasha, WI. Steve Campbell is the owner.
I have used his service for 30+ years for MANY high point restorations.
NEVER any excuses offered for poor workmanship, late delivery, missing parts. Why?
There's never been a need for an excuse. The workmanship is beyond reproach. if Steve says three weeks, it is usually on your porch in two.
This is one of those services that as you suggest is haunted by less than desirable folks. Steve sets the bar very high for others.
Mike Kubarth

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