chrome air cleaner question for ncrs judging

[Robert P.]

Good morning , looking to find out if there is a chrome process out there available that will pass ncrs judging. I have tried to find a nice 66/67 air cleaner lid with little luck . The new oem ones have show chrome which is a deduct. I then checked into rechroming my original and no one i found does flash chrome but one vendor calls it factory chrome and most all only do show chrome . Sounds like the factory chrome which is the level on the factory bumpers etc would be ok for the lid without any point deductions. any info or answers to my question would be great
regards Bob

[Tim G.]

Re: chrome air cleaner question for ncrs judging

Bob, I'd imagine that you could find one online or at a swap meet. One with some small imperfections would pass as long as the stencil on the back is present. Keep looking, this lid should be out there. Good reproduction stickers for engine callout are available, also.

[Harry S.]

Re: chrome air cleaner question for ncrs judging

When the lid was originally chromed, it was placed in a jig that secured it from the underside. As a result the stud hole was nicely chromed on the top and the bottom. The person I used did not have that jig. He used the stud hole. As a result the stud hole is not nicely chromed. It was a $300 learning process for me. I do not know if anyone does it the same as the factory. If I had it do over, I'd take the condition hit during judging and move along.

The air cleaner is worth 20 condition points. If you give 7 to the top, screen and bottom, you might be looking at 25% of 7 points, or a 2 point condition hit.

[Danny P.]

Re: chrome air cleaner question for ncrs judging

Good morning , looking to find out if there is a chrome process out there available that will pass ncrs judging. I have tried to find a nice 66/67 air cleaner lid with little luck . The new oem ones have show chrome which is a deduct. I then checked into rechroming my original and no one i found does flash chrome but one vendor calls it factory chrome and most all only do show chrome . Sounds like the factory chrome which is the level on the factory bumpers etc would be ok for the lid without any point deductions. any info or answers to my question would be great
regards Bob

Robert , there a process to make it factory look its between heavy show chrome and light chrome then buff down to a low sheen just like factory look on my 67 Duntov.44 Restore original air breather.jpg

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: chrome air cleaner question for ncrs judging

Give Richard Fortier a call (advertises in the Driveline and is also a member). I believe he has someone who does what you need.
Jeff

[Robert P.]

Re: chrome air cleaner question for ncrs judging

Danny , what would you use for material to perform the process
regards Bob

[Gary B.]

Re: chrome air cleaner question for ncrs judging

Give Richard Fortier a call (advertises in the Driveline and is also a member). I believe he has someone who does what you need.
Jeff

[Danny P.]

Re: chrome air cleaner question for ncrs judging

Danny , what would you use for material to perform the process
regards Bob

Bob , got it done by Frank Tetro he told me how process was done and Frank does the factory silk screening also , was good to pass Judging on 67 Duntov, Danny

[Robert P.]

Re: chrome air cleaner question for ncrs judging

Danny sent you a pm did you receive it

[Danny P.]

Re: chrome air cleaner question for ncrs judging

i pm you back bob

[Bob B.]

Re: chrome air cleaner question for ncrs judging

Sokolowski will have a air cleaner lid core, mabie a good original not in need of re chrome. Vern's chrome in Gardena CA can do proper flash chrone as opposed to show chrome. I think Paragon also can stencil the underside if not the entire process. 2 expensive points vs cost-
a good repro is $85 or so at Paragon.
Bob
'70 Convertible M Blue 350hp TOP FLIGHT

[Mike E.]