I took the plunge? Simple polished aluminum bumpers just didn?t seem worthy for my girl Delilah. So? I had them fully chromed. I have a friend that knows Leon from WagonMaster so I got his contact for bumper restorations. Although Leon does get other parts chromed by these folks? Leon only has his bumpers polished. Therefore after the first shop prepared them? The bumpers were sent to an Aviation chroming shop in Texas. My OCD knows no limits! Here are some photos from the restoration shop. I should receive them early next week. Will post when installed.
GW: Delilah got her "BLING" on! (New chromed bumpers)
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GW: Delilah got her "BLING" on! (New chromed bumpers)
Last edited by Crist Clapper; 07-04-2013, 04:52 PM.1990 Grand Wagoneer:
Delilah - def: "White Lady (cocktail) with the additional ingredients of egg-whites, sugar, and cream"
1987 XJ Wagoneer Limited:
Desiree - def: ?Much Desired? [orig: French] ? Desirable Charcoal Gray façade, Wood-grain vêneers,and Tan Leather éssentials"
Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association (FJS-PRIS)
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Originally posted by Tripwirei hate you1990 Grand Wagoneer:
Delilah - def: "White Lady (cocktail) with the additional ingredients of egg-whites, sugar, and cream"
1987 XJ Wagoneer Limited:
Desiree - def: ?Much Desired? [orig: French] ? Desirable Charcoal Gray façade, Wood-grain vêneers,and Tan Leather éssentials"
Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association (FJS-PRIS)
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Good idea getting them chromed! They look perfect.
Any update on the XJ? I saw one the other day at a stop light that reminded me.Austin
1991 Hunter Green Grand Wagoneer
5.9 2bbl-727-NP229-TFI-30x9.5 Firestone M/T's-Brush Guard-tire mount
SOON: 4350 and cast iron intake
Others:
-1994 Baby Grand
-2000 XJ cherokee on Tons
-1953 REO M35A2 6x6
-1955 Willys Pickup
Originally posted by rustywagoneers_comi am not an addict, i can stop anytime.
i dont have a problem, you people have the problem.
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i cant believe you will put them on your rig... you are such a purist who demands OEM
send them to me and i will send you my anodized polished ones
Abort? Retry? Ignore? >
86 GrandWag. Howell fuel Injected 360. MSD Ignition + Dizzy. 727/229 swap BJ's 2" Lift and 31's
88 Wrangler 4.2, Howell TBI and MSD - Borla Headers w/ Cat-back + winch and 31's AND a M416 trailer (-:
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LOL
Awsome & tweak Trip all in one shot. Sweet.
80 Cherokee
360 ci 727 with
Comp cams 270 h
NP208
Edlebrock performer intake
Holley 4180
Msd total multi spark.
4" rusty's springs
Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association
If you can't make it better why waste your time. No use repeating the orignal mistakes. I'm to old to push it that's why.
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Originally posted by austinaubinoeGood idea getting them chromed! They look perfect.
Any update on the XJ? I saw one the other day at a stop light that reminded me.
1990 Grand Wagoneer:
Delilah - def: "White Lady (cocktail) with the additional ingredients of egg-whites, sugar, and cream"
1987 XJ Wagoneer Limited:
Desiree - def: ?Much Desired? [orig: French] ? Desirable Charcoal Gray façade, Wood-grain vêneers,and Tan Leather éssentials"
Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association (FJS-PRIS)
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Interesting...
But, Can't you buy Chrome repro's for $75 each now? How did they manage to Chrome over the aluminum? No one will touch aluminum around here.Flashlight
"I started with nothing, I still got most of it left"
1982 GW,Stock, No Emissions Equip.
Mallory HEI, AMC 360, Motorcraft 2150
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Very nice
If you over restore a Corvette it looses value, I think your headed in
that direction. MR. OCD1990 Grand Wagoneer.. black with sand interior..
Razor grille, Hella H4 headlights, Piaa driving, LED spider taillights, tinted windows.
Full Corinthian leather front and rear seats, custom full length center console with cup holders. 100 sf of Rattle Trap on floor.
Edelbrock intake and 2132 cam, Howell TBI, Ford Distributor Cap, TFI Ignition Coil, Desmogged
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Originally posted by sviningBut, Can't you buy Chrome repro's for $75 each now? How did they manage to Chrome over the aluminum? No one will touch aluminum around here.
My understanding is that after the bumpers were vatted and cleaned... A layer of copper was applied before the chroming.1990 Grand Wagoneer:
Delilah - def: "White Lady (cocktail) with the additional ingredients of egg-whites, sugar, and cream"
1987 XJ Wagoneer Limited:
Desiree - def: ?Much Desired? [orig: French] ? Desirable Charcoal Gray façade, Wood-grain vêneers,and Tan Leather éssentials"
Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association (FJS-PRIS)
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Originally posted by Crist ClapperThanks for asking about the XJ. Back from the paint shop with new woodgrain. Looking a bit rough... But coming along! Link below. A big lesson-learned was that it is a known as a Cherokee with a Wagoneer trim-package. The bugger is sourcing the specific Wagoneer trim NOS stuff. I'm still missing a perfect driver's NOS mirror and any passenger's NOS mirror. The last set on eBay sold for $1000.00. The best-est find was a set of NOS seat-covers for $100.00. Work continues!
http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Th...TheClassicCove
But that thing looks really sharp!! I think it would be cool to build a matching 1991 brairwood for my wagoneer. Saw this one on ebay a while back http://www.search-vehicles.com/detai...962510462.html
Its just for 6 grand I could get another nice Full Size...Austin
1991 Hunter Green Grand Wagoneer
5.9 2bbl-727-NP229-TFI-30x9.5 Firestone M/T's-Brush Guard-tire mount
SOON: 4350 and cast iron intake
Others:
-1994 Baby Grand
-2000 XJ cherokee on Tons
-1953 REO M35A2 6x6
-1955 Willys Pickup
Originally posted by rustywagoneers_comi am not an addict, i can stop anytime.
i dont have a problem, you people have the problem.
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My Sources?
Oh alright. Ebay...I've even seen them with the slots filled. I haven't looked for awhile as my buffed ones turned out really well You do have to look at the ads as they are sometimes confusing with the smaller waggie. If it says 84 and up its probably not a true Grand Wagoneer.
Originally posted by Crist ClapperPlease share the source for aftermarket chrome bumpers... I'm sure there would be interest!
My understanding is that after the bumpers were vatted and cleaned... A layer of copper was applied before the chroming.Flashlight
"I started with nothing, I still got most of it left"
1982 GW,Stock, No Emissions Equip.
Mallory HEI, AMC 360, Motorcraft 2150
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very nice.Originally posted by HankrodRistows right.................again,
Originally posted by Fasts79Chief... like the little 'you know what's' that you are.
Originally posted by Fasts79ChiefI LOVE how Ristow has stolen my comment about him ... "Quoted" it ... and made himself famous for being an ***hole to people. Hahahahahahahahahha!
It's like you're unraveling a big cable-knit sweater that someone keeps knitting...and knitting...and knitting...and knitting...
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