The Official Hot Rod Thread

[mcapo]

Chrome and dramatic styling variations are victims of pricing pressures, full mileage, etc. Most you might find today is faux chrome on a new chevy truck.

1950's will be remember for fins and chrome. 2010's with be for LED lights and Bluetooth (excepting cars like the ZL1, Hellcat, Z06).

 

[mcapo]

or we can just wrap everything in chrome....not....

 

[gregkl]

Well, plus there is the issue of Hexavalent Chromium being banned in many countries and the OEM's are asking suppliers to remove it entirely. It will only be a matter of time before they will not allow it at all.

We have a chrome for badging that does not contain banned chemicals but I don't think it would work well as a chrome bumper the size of a '57 Chevy.

 

[churchmouse]

Well, plus there is the issue of Hexavalent Chromium being banned in many countries and the OEM's are asking suppliers to remove it entirely. It will only be a matter of time before they will not allow it at all.

We have a chrome for badging that does not contain banned chemicals but I don't think it would work well as a chrome bumper the size of a '57 Chevy.

What local shops are doing now is a high Nickel finish. Polished up it looks pretty good. Most all of the bright work I did on my HD Springer soft tail (Lots and lots of it) was all Hi-Nickel.

 

[Leo]

I saw a '32 Ford roadster at a show that had NO chrome. Every thing that was not powdercoated a creamy red or covered with red leather was brushed stainless or aluminum. The engine compartment, the dash, interior hardware, nerf bars, diff cover, license plate ring....all brushed metal. It was kind of distinctive, mostly because it was so different sitting in that whole field of polished chrome.

 

[Leo]

Well, plus there is the issue of Hexavalent Chromium being banned in many countries and the OEM's are asking suppliers to remove it entirely. It will only be a matter of time before they will not allow it at all.

We have a chrome for badging that does not contain banned chemicals but I don't think it would work well as a chrome bumper the size of a '57 Chevy.

Why are they banning chromium?

 

[churchmouse]

Why are they banning chromium?

The chemicals required in the process are pretty ugly and over the years folks have done a lot of disposing of these ugly Chem's in a sloppy manner. Sewers/creeks/on the ground out back....you name it.
When OSHA/EPA set the mandates on proper disposal the small mom and pop shops could not afford it.

If you have ever been in an old chrome shop it is a dreary and deadly dungeon.

 

[RustyHornet]

There are only a few places in the country doing high quality triple chrome plating, meaning copper, nickel and chrome. Lots of local places are doing flash chrome, which is pretty while it lasts....

 

[Leadeye]

Well, plus there is the issue of Hexavalent Chromium being banned in many countries and the OEM's are asking suppliers to remove it entirely. It will only be a matter of time before they will not allow it at all.

We have a chrome for badging that does not contain banned chemicals but I don't think it would work well as a chrome bumper the size of a '57 Chevy.

Hexavalent chrome has been fading out for some time, being replaced with trivalent which is more forgiving in both production and regulation. It does produce a yellow back color which doesn't look as good as the sharp black back color that came from hexavalent. I've seen the silver deposition trick as shown on the "chrome car" which is interesting but pretty overwhelming.

 

[gregkl]

The chemicals required in the process are pretty ugly and over the years folks have done a lot of disposing of these ugly Chem's in a sloppy manner. Sewers/creeks/on the ground out back....you name it.
When OSHA/EPA set the mandates on proper disposal the small mom and pop shops could not afford it.

If you have ever been in an old chrome shop it is a dreary and deadly dungeon.

This and Chromium trioxide which is one of the main components of Hexavalent Chrome is suspected to be a carcinogen. Suspicion is enough to have companies looking for alternatives.

 

[churchmouse]

Well I put 3 hours in under the hood of the 64.
It is ready to spin over except...............They gave me the wrong Alt belt again. This one is too short. The last one was to long.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

We need to work on getting the term junkyards changed to Christmasland. It's just nothing but, "oooh look at that". Had some good scores today.

 

[RustyHornet]

Walking around Auburn. Boogied out of work about 2 and headed up here. Scoping out buys for tomorrow.

 

[RustyHornet]

I tend to gravitate towards the funky and different cars. This one just struck me. '60 Olds 98.







Don't think I've ever seen a Lancia in person. I like it.



I so want to tear around in this little Fiat!!





And now for my best in show!!!!!






How bout an 84 Rolls with peacocks painted on the side!!!!!!!!

 

[churchmouse]

That Olds is pristine.

 

[RustyHornet]

That Olds is pristine.

I'd cruise around in it. I love those 59-60 GM full size four door hardtops. They don't get the love they deserve, don't see the olds versions very much.

 

[mcapo]

Let's see more pictures from Auburn for those of us that are laboring over the weekend and can't make it!

 

[RustyHornet]

Let's see more pictures from Auburn for those of us that are laboring over the weekend and can't make it!

What would you like to see? I'll be up there again tomorrow. Please don't ask for pictures of camaros or mustangs, walkin right by them.

 

[RustyHornet]

Putting the finishing touches on the Roadrunner. Trying to find the last couple missing pieces that snuck up on me.

Nobody really has to know what's under the hood, do they?





What a pretty looking engine compartment! Sorry fellas, no pics of the complete car till its done!

 

[1DOWN4UP]

Putting the finishing touches on the Roadrunner. Trying to find the last couple missing pieces that snuck up on me.

Nobody really has to know what's under the hood, do they?





What a pretty looking engine compartment! Sorry fellas, no pics of the complete car till its done!

. I just gave my nephew the exhaust tips for that car for his 70 Challenger.