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**mongocanfly** · 08-07-2019, 12:25 PM

Well ,,,heres the reply I got...sounds like the logo isn't there anymore...

Hello Greg,

I just spoke to the polishing manager. The polisher asked him about the stamp. "If I try to save the print the pitting on the pot metal around that area will stand out -vs- polishing them out and look clean"

The manager told him to "make them look clean".

I apologize for not asking you first and letting you make the decision. I could take this into consideration next time you send work and give you a discount price. Please let me know your thoughts.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-07-2019, 01:05 PM

I think the discount should apply now as I won't be using you again.

**mongocanfly** · 08-07-2019, 05:23 PM

No kidding..!!!!...I let him know what I thought in a reply email,...all I got so far is crickets....

Nut Case · 08-08-2019, 02:46 AM

Mill a thin base that is turned up on the front with the IH logo?

Maybe???

Nutz

**nsb29** · 08-08-2019, 07:33 AM

That’s A bummer because it could have been done right. The pits could have been leaded. I don’t use a computer just my phone and can in large it as much is I want, the mirror you’re showing us does not appear to even have any pitting near the logo. It used to be everything was triple plated Copper, nickel, chrome With the exception of exhaust no copper. Now days they call triple plating by giving it to layers of nickel

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-08-2019, 10:49 AM

That really suck about the mirrors. I can't imagine someone wanting to polish out the details. Especially without owner consent.

**mongocanfly** · 08-08-2019, 11:03 AM

It really makes no sense to me as to why they did it without asking...only option I have now is try to find some more bases if I want to keep the IH logo...I have a lead on some ...but I'm sure they wont come cheap

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-08-2019, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

It really makes no sense to me as to why they did it without asking...only option I have now is try to find some more bases if I want to keep the IH logo...I have a lead on some ...but I'm sure they wont come cheap

I would have the chrome place replate the new bases for free. I enforce that the logos are an important detail.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-08-2019, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

It really makes no sense to me as to why they did it without asking...only option I have now is try to find some more bases if I want to keep the IH logo...I have a lead on some ...but I'm sure they wont come cheap

I would have the chrome place replate the new bases for free. I enforce that the logos are an important detail.

68Timber · 08-08-2019, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I would have the chrome place replate the new bases for free. I enforce that the logos are an important detail.

It's an important detail, but also the only reason he coughed up the coin for them iirc correctly. The singular detail. They owe him some mirrors honestly, but we know how that goes.

**mongocanfly** · 08-08-2019, 02:36 PM

Yeah Dale...the logos were the only reason I bought these mirrors...and now its gone....theyve lost all their identity without it...

And John is right....we all know how this is gonna end up...

Has anybody been keeping score on how many a screwups I've had on this truck?...haha

68Timber · 08-08-2019, 03:08 PM

If you're going to chase down another set of mirrors, you could offer El Paso Plating these mirrors in exchange for a refund. Without the logos they're indistinguishable from repops. They should know this, or at least be willing to own the mistake.

**mongocanfly** · 08-08-2019, 03:21 PM

A guy from a IH build forum has a couple of bases he offered up...waiting on his reply...

**mongocanfly** · 08-18-2019, 09:05 PM

well the guy on the IH forum had 2 IH logo bases, but one was broke and the other is badly blistered..the chrome man says he can do it but it may show some blister around the logo..so were still searching for some bases...

**mongocanfly** · 08-18-2019, 09:25 PM

on to the next thing for now..i worked on the fan shroud today..i wanted to keep the factory shroud but use electric fan...so I needed to make a mounting plate to hold the fan inside the orig shroud..
I started by making a pattern with some chip board
transferred that to some 1/8" alum, I added a 1" lip to the top side that I tipped in a vice and then smoothed out with a hammer on the steel table to make it conform to the top of the shroud..
1st pic is shroud
2nd pic is plate in shroud
last pics with fan where it goes
worked out really well...I sprayed it with etching primer and some matte black and called it a day

**72 tigger** · 08-18-2019, 09:32 PM

Nice!

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-18-2019, 09:50 PM

Nice work.

**mongocanfly** · 08-19-2019, 02:49 AM

thanks tigger and Dale

makman1297 · 08-19-2019, 06:57 AM

Awesome build. I love the "make what you need to make it work mentality". My skills have been getting better over the years, but a decent shop and the right tools always help. I hope when I retire from the military I can set up another decent shop to tinker once again. Keep up the good work.

**8man** · 08-19-2019, 08:33 AM

That turned out very nice.

**mongocanfly** · 08-19-2019, 03:01 PM

Thanks Robert..!
And a BIG thanks to you makman for your service....!!!

**mongocanfly** · 10-01-2019, 11:24 PM

Well after a bit of looking around on a IH build site I finally lucked up on a couple of IH branded bases ...gonna send these off for rechrome.....and dang, I hope they dont screw these up...
Been having to work a lot of 12hr shift ot for the last month so not much work on the truck has happened...been doing some sanding and that's about it...

**8man** · 10-02-2019, 08:49 AM

Congrats on the bases. 12 hr shifts is rough.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-02-2019, 10:03 AM

I'd put a huge note on them, if I can not read this clearly when I get them back, I will not be paying.

**mongocanfly** · 10-02-2019, 11:06 AM

Thanks Robert...

Jesse I'm hoping they're gonna do these for free to make up for ruining the others...
I sent him a message..just waiting on a answer..
Nothing like turning a $400 set of mirrors into a $40 set by grinding off the IH....

08-07-2019, 12:25 PM	#676
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. Well ,,,heres the reply I got...sounds like the logo isn't there anymore... Hello Greg, I just spoke to the polishing manager. The polisher asked him about the stamp. "If I try to save the print the pitting on the pot metal around that area will stand out -vs- polishing them out and look clean" The manager told him to "make them look clean". I apologize for not asking you first and letting you make the decision. I could take this into consideration next time you send work and give you a discount price. Please let me know your thoughts. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-07-2019, 01:05 PM	#677
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. I think the discount should apply now as I won't be using you again. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-07-2019, 05:23 PM	#678
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. No kidding..!!!!...I let him know what I thought in a reply email,...all I got so far is crickets.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-08-2019, 02:46 AM	#679
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. Mill a thin base that is turned up on the front with the IH logo? Maybe??? Nutz __________________ Been there, wrecked that

08-08-2019, 07:33 AM	#680
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. That’s A bummer because it could have been done right. The pits could have been leaded. I don’t use a computer just my phone and can in large it as much is I want, the mirror you’re showing us does not appear to even have any pitting near the logo. It used to be everything was triple plated Copper, nickel, chrome With the exception of exhaust no copper. Now days they call triple plating by giving it to layers of nickel __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

08-08-2019, 10:49 AM	#681
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,235	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. That really suck about the mirrors. I can't imagine someone wanting to polish out the details. Especially without owner consent. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-08-2019, 11:03 AM	#682
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. It really makes no sense to me as to why they did it without asking...only option I have now is try to find some more bases if I want to keep the IH logo...I have a lead on some ...but I'm sure they wont come cheap __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-08-2019, 02:36 PM	#686
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. Yeah Dale...the logos were the only reason I bought these mirrors...and now its gone....theyve lost all their identity without it... And John is right....we all know how this is gonna end up... Has anybody been keeping score on how many a screwups I've had on this truck?...haha __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-08-2019, 03:08 PM	#687
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. If you're going to chase down another set of mirrors, you could offer El Paso Plating these mirrors in exchange for a refund. Without the logos they're indistinguishable from repops. They should know this, or at least be willing to own the mistake. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

08-08-2019, 03:21 PM	#688
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. A guy from a IH build forum has a couple of bases he offered up...waiting on his reply... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-18-2019, 09:05 PM	#689
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. well the guy on the IH forum had 2 IH logo bases, but one was broke and the other is badly blistered..the chrome man says he can do it but it may show some blister around the logo..so were still searching for some bases... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver Last edited by mongocanfly; 08-19-2019 at 01:03 AM.

08-18-2019, 09:25 PM	#690
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. on to the next thing for now..i worked on the fan shroud today..i wanted to keep the factory shroud but use electric fan...so I needed to make a mounting plate to hold the fan inside the orig shroud.. I started by making a pattern with some chip board transferred that to some 1/8" alum, I added a 1" lip to the top side that I tipped in a vice and then smoothed out with a hammer on the steel table to make it conform to the top of the shroud.. 1st pic is shroud 2nd pic is plate in shroud last pics with fan where it goes worked out really well...I sprayed it with etching primer and some matte black and called it a day Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver Last edited by mongocanfly; 08-19-2019 at 02:48 AM.

08-18-2019, 09:32 PM	#691
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,237	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. Nice!

08-18-2019, 09:50 PM	#692
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,235	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. Nice work. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-19-2019, 02:49 AM	#693
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. thanks tigger and Dale __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver



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08-19-2019, 06:57 AM	#694
makman1297 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 583	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. Awesome build. I love the "make what you need to make it work mentality". My skills have been getting better over the years, but a decent shop and the right tools always help. I hope when I retire from the military I can set up another decent shop to tinker once again. Keep up the good work. __________________ 1981 Dodge D-150 (under construction) 2007 Chevy Suburban 2010 Dodge Charger R/T 1980 Kawasaki KZ 440 2004 Harley Sportster 1200

08-19-2019, 08:33 AM	#695
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,346	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. That turned out very nice. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

08-19-2019, 03:01 PM	#696
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. Thanks Robert..! And a BIG thanks to you makman for your service....!!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-01-2019, 11:24 PM	#697
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. Well after a bit of looking around on a IH build site I finally lucked up on a couple of IH branded bases ...gonna send these off for rechrome.....and dang, I hope they dont screw these up... Been having to work a lot of 12hr shift ot for the last month so not much work on the truck has happened...been doing some sanding and that's about it... Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver Last edited by mongocanfly; 10-01-2019 at 11:29 PM.

10-02-2019, 08:49 AM	#698
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,346	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. Congrats on the bases. 12 hr shifts is rough. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

10-02-2019, 10:03 AM	#699
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. I'd put a huge note on them, if I can not read this clearly when I get them back, I will not be paying. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-02-2019, 11:06 AM	#700
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4.. Thanks Robert... Jesse I'm hoping they're gonna do these for free to make up for ruining the others... I sent him a message..just waiting on a answer.. Nothing like turning a $400 set of mirrors into a $40 set by grinding off the IH.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

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