Cost of Bumper Repair and Rechrome?

TheBirds · September 13th, 2009, 07:31 PM

I just got a 66toronado. The bumpers are moderately dented and pulled out at the bottom both front and rear. I have not attempted to have bumpers repaired and rechromed before. I am looking to see what I should expect as an average bid to repair and triple plate them back to pristine. I called a company in TN and without seeing pictures they quoted $1500.00 PER BUMPER to do everything. This seems way to much. Just looking for anyone to post their experience both with recommended companies and what I should expect on average for price.

Thank you, Jeff in MN

Dan Wirth · September 19th, 2009, 07:29 PM

I have not had this work done myself, but a friend had his entire car re-chromed for about $8000 some 15 years ago.

Another guy I spoke to at a car show recently did a similar re-chroming not long ago and it cost him about $11,000. His comment that stuck was the length of time it took - about 3 months. Another big problem he ran into with the foundry was that they lost some of his chrome parts over that 3 month period; so you may want to make sure a parts list is signed off with the foundry before the work starts.

I am also told that each foundry is different in their prices so you may want to shop around.

IDAS 69 · September 19th, 2009, 08:35 PM

My 69 442 bumper had a 1 1/2" hole drilled in it. dented in a few places... Chucks Bumper and Glass had it repaired and chromed for 474.00..Excellent job...Excellent...

rcorrigan5 · September 19th, 2009, 09:01 PM

I had the front and rear bumpers rechromed on my '68 442 just 3 years ago. The rear bumper needed to have a couple of holes welded up before it was rechromed - both had a few dents in them (and indentation dimples from the bumper bolts). The front bumper was just shy of $700 and the rear bumper (where the holes were) was $800. They did an outstanding job of rechroming - I'm completely satisifed with what they did. $1500/bumper seems a bit high to me, but then that all might depend upon which part of the country you are trying to get this done - some places just might be higher than other places.

slowolds · September 19th, 2009, 10:19 PM

Parts Place 349 (Illinois)
Tri City Plating 450 (Ten)
bumper boyz 650 (Cali)
brain freeze---there is another place in Tennessee 800

none include shipping, prices pretty current
(only bumper boyz would sell a bumper without a core)

These are NOT show quality.

stevengerard · September 25th, 2009, 05:45 PM

depends on the quality, we have a shop here in Chicago (The Finishing Touch - I think) that advertises in Journey with Old's and they tell you up front they do show quality and admittingly on the expensive side - 1,500 per bumper for my '70 442. They told me of a shop in Iowa which they said is very good and half the price but not show quality. My bumpers are in extremely good condition for originals so I will wait until they need it or until I can afford (or am nuts enough) to go to Finishing touch. This is another area where I have seen cheap look good but most are ok and some terrible.

Allan R · September 25th, 2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBirds

I just got a 66toronado. The bumpers are moderately dented and pulled out at the bottom both front and rear. I have not attempted to have bumpers repaired and rechromed before. I am looking to see what I should expect as an average bid to repair and triple plate them back to pristine. I called a company in TN and without seeing pictures they quoted $1500.00 PER BUMPER to do everything. This seems way to much. Just looking for anyone to post their experience both with recommended companies and what I should expect on average for price.

Thank you, Jeff in MN

Wish it was the old days, but not so. Apparently the cost down at your neck of the woods for show quality parts is on par with everyone else. Even up here in Canada we have the same price comparisons. In the long run, it's going to depend on what you're willing to part $$ with. Keep an eye peeled for bumpers on the web, you might find something that's you like without having to replate. Good luck on your quest.

redvettemike · November 4th, 2009, 08:04 PM

Tri City did my '71 442 bumpers. Cost was $450+/- for each. They look great. I had paid $200 for bumpers on my '71 ss454. They have some rust spots after 3 years. You get what you pay for.

TheBirds · November 4th, 2009, 08:09 PM

Thanks! Where is Tri City? I'm in Minneapolis...

redvettemike · November 5th, 2009, 05:18 PM

Tri City is in Elizabethton, Tn. I am not sure where in Tn that is. it took them about 5-6 weeks to do their work.

September 13th, 2009, 07:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheBirds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8	Cost of Bumper Repair and Rechrome? I just got a 66toronado. The bumpers are moderately dented and pulled out at the bottom both front and rear. I have not attempted to have bumpers repaired and rechromed before. I am looking to see what I should expect as an average bid to repair and triple plate them back to pristine. I called a company in TN and without seeing pictures they quoted $1500.00 PER BUMPER to do everything. This seems way to much. Just looking for anyone to post their experience both with recommended companies and what I should expect on average for price. Thank you, Jeff in MN

September 19th, 2009, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dan Wirth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Southwest Posts: 371	I have not had this work done myself, but a friend had his entire car re-chromed for about $8000 some 15 years ago. Another guy I spoke to at a car show recently did a similar re-chroming not long ago and it cost him about $11,000. His comment that stuck was the length of time it took - about 3 months. Another big problem he ran into with the foundry was that they lost some of his chrome parts over that 3 month period; so you may want to make sure a parts list is signed off with the foundry before the work starts. I am also told that each foundry is different in their prices so you may want to shop around. Last edited by Dan Wirth; September 19th, 2009 at 07:32 PM..

September 19th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
IDAS 69 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 178	69 442 REAR BUMPER COST My 69 442 bumper had a 1 1/2" hole drilled in it. dented in a few places... Chucks Bumper and Glass had it repaired and chromed for 474.00..Excellent job...Excellent... __________________ Idas 69, Hence, Ida Matthews the original owner. All components original and still there. 76,350 miles.

September 25th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
stevengerard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 188	depends on the quality, we have a shop here in Chicago (The Finishing Touch - I think) that advertises in Journey with Old's and they tell you up front they do show quality and admittingly on the expensive side - 1,500 per bumper for my '70 442. They told me of a shop in Iowa which they said is very good and half the price but not show quality. My bumpers are in extremely good condition for originals so I will wait until they need it or until I can afford (or am nuts enough) to go to Finishing touch. This is another area where I have seen cheap look good but most are ok and some terrible. __________________ Steven 1970 442 W-30 Convertible 2004 Mercury Marauder (beaten like a rented mule)

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September 19th, 2009, 10:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
slowolds Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Joliet, Il Posts: 37	Parts Place 349 (Illinois) Tri City Plating 450 (Ten) bumper boyz 650 (Cali) brain freeze---there is another place in Tennessee 800 none include shipping, prices pretty current (only bumper boyz would sell a bumper without a core) These are NOT show quality.

November 4th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
redvettemike Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 71	Tri City did my '71 442 bumpers. Cost was $450+/- for each. They look great. I had paid $200 for bumpers on my '71 ss454. They have some rust spots after 3 years. You get what you pay for.

November 4th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheBirds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8	Thanks! Where is Tri City? I'm in Minneapolis...

November 5th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
redvettemike Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 71	Tri City is in Elizabethton, Tn. I am not sure where in Tn that is. it took them about 5-6 weeks to do their work.

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