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CEE1NG_RED · 01-27-2011, 09:42 PM

...noticed that a lot of the add on accessories are chrome plated (i.e., interior pieces/knobs/door handles/window handles, bumpers, and esp. side mirrors), but is there a company that sells stainless steel products??

matthew20061 · 01-28-2011, 02:54 AM

Yes there is the mirrors I have for my 69' from Classic Parts are polished stainless steel as well as my bed strips are polished stainless steel and tail light mounts. The door handles from the factory I believe where chrome plated I believe so no stainless there.

CEE1NG_RED · 01-28-2011, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by matthew20061

Yes there is the mirrors I have for my 69' from Classic Parts are polished stainless steel as well as my bed strips are polished stainless steel and tail light mounts. The door handles from the factory I believe where chrome plated I believe so no stainless there.

Hmmmm...how about bumpers and grilles??? At least the exterior trimmings or accessories we use often (like the door and window handles).

matthew20061 · 01-28-2011, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CEE1NG_RED

Hmmmm...how about bumpers and grilles??? At least the exterior trimmings or accessories we use often (like the door and window handles).

Haven't ever seen stainless steel bumpers but the grills for 69-72 are polished aluminum and I know you can get reproductions just like the originals but some are chrome plated which I believe LMC sells some chrome plated ones but I might be wrong.

CEE1NG_RED · 01-28-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by matthew20061

Haven't ever seen stainless steel bumpers but the grills for 69-72 are polished aluminum and I know you can get reproductions just like the originals but some are chrome plated which I believe LMC sells some chrome plated ones but I might be wrong.

I see... I was referring to the 67/68 grille looms. I wish they have polished aluminum bumpers at least since chrome are more prone to rust!

lofly'a · 01-28-2011, 06:29 PM

that would be nice to have a SS bumper that was never prone to rust but buying one would break the bank (at least mine). i would guess based on what my company pays for parts, equipment, or raw stainless stock that a one if produced may cost as much as $2500-$3000 or more. to be honest i dont think any carmaker has ever produced a SS bumper, not that i am aware of, and i've been here quite a few years.

**N2TRUX** · 01-28-2011, 06:31 PM

Its too hard to work with, and it "will" rust.

ChevLoRay · 01-28-2011, 06:49 PM

I have some pix of a '66 El Camino that had all of its' aluminum trim, previously anodized like our trucks....that had a brushed finish like stainless steel. It was amazing. Here' a pic of some of it.

Maybe that would work for you.

As for stainless bumpers....probably wouldn't be the best material in the long run. Cost of such an item would be high, to say the least.

Fastfun · 01-28-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Its too hard to work with, and it "will" rust.

304 or 316 will not rust
18-8 which is a cheap stainless will tarnish and show rust

*Shane* · 01-28-2011, 08:08 PM

304 and 316 will rust ... take it from someone who made 304 & 316/316L pneumatic & hydraulic fittings for oil rigs/nuclear facilities for almost 10 years.

**N2TRUX** · 01-28-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

304 and 316 will rust ... take it from someone who made 304 & 316/316L pneumatic & hydraulic fittings for oil rigs/nuclear facilities for almost 10 years.

Not only have I seen it rust, I have an industry expert to vouch for my findings.

*Shane* · 01-29-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Not only have I seen it rust, I have an industry expert to vouch for my findings.

stop it ... you're gonna make me blush.

foosed · 01-28-2011, 08:37 PM

There are many companies that make ss bumpers for semis, usually retail around a grand...just a thought

Fastfun · 01-28-2011, 09:47 PM

This where I got my information on stainless steel
http://www.ssina.com/faq/index.html#3

lofly'a · 01-29-2011, 09:19 AM

there is SS that won't rust it depends on the quaility of the alloy you start off with, i've had an assortment of SS trim from 60's GM cars laying outside for the last 20 years and there is'nt a speck of rust on any of it even in near 100% humidity Louisiana. my point was that SS bumpers are cost prohibitive for most of us and SS AIN'T what it once was on average............................................................................................. ......

01-27-2011, 09:42 PM	#1
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	Chome, but how about SS??? ...noticed that a lot of the add on accessories are chrome plated (i.e., interior pieces/knobs/door handles/window handles, bumpers, and esp. side mirrors), but is there a company that sells stainless steel products?? __________________ - 1967 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (New Project). - 1969 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (SOLD) - 2000 Ford Mustang 232 (DD) - 2003 Ford SVT Cobra "Terminator" 281 (Once in a blue moon driver/weekend driver)

01-28-2011, 02:54 AM	#2
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: Chome, but how about SS??? Yes there is the mirrors I have for my 69' from Classic Parts are polished stainless steel as well as my bed strips are polished stainless steel and tail light mounts. The door handles from the factory I believe where chrome plated I believe so no stainless there. __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver

01-28-2011, 06:29 PM	#6
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Chome, but how about SS??? that would be nice to have a SS bumper that was never prone to rust but buying one would break the bank (at least mine). i would guess based on what my company pays for parts, equipment, or raw stainless stock that a one if produced may cost as much as $2500-$3000 or more. to be honest i dont think any carmaker has ever produced a SS bumper, not that i am aware of, and i've been here quite a few years. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

01-28-2011, 06:31 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Chome, but how about SS??? Its too hard to work with, and it "will" rust. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-28-2011, 06:49 PM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Chome, but how about SS??? I have some pix of a '66 El Camino that had all of its' aluminum trim, previously anodized like our trucks....that had a brushed finish like stainless steel. It was amazing. Here' a pic of some of it. Maybe that would work for you. As for stainless bumpers....probably wouldn't be the best material in the long run. Cost of such an item would be high, to say the least. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-28-2011, 08:08 PM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Chome, but how about SS??? 304 and 316 will rust ... take it from someone who made 304 & 316/316L pneumatic & hydraulic fittings for oil rigs/nuclear facilities for almost 10 years.

01-28-2011, 08:37 PM	#13
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: Chome, but how about SS??? There are many companies that make ss bumpers for semis, usually retail around a grand...just a thought __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

01-28-2011, 09:47 PM	#14
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Chome, but how about SS??? This where I got my information on stainless steel http://www.ssina.com/faq/index.html#3

01-29-2011, 09:19 AM	#15
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Chome, but how about SS??? there is SS that won't rust it depends on the quaility of the alloy you start off with, i've had an assortment of SS trim from 60's GM cars laying outside for the last 20 years and there is'nt a speck of rust on any of it even in near 100% humidity Louisiana. my point was that SS bumpers are cost prohibitive for most of us and SS AIN'T what it once was on average............................................................................................. ...... __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project



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