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Madtat · 02-01-2013, 03:04 PM

Greetings,
The p.o. some time ago had the cowl (wiper cowl) chromed. It could use a little elbow greese to bring the luster back up and it's in good shape. It has no peeeling, yellowing or pits. I am undecided as to have it dipped and paint it or leave it chromed. I havent seen too many with chromed cowls.
What would you do?
Thanks.
Madtat

shawno72 · 02-01-2013, 03:09 PM

Personally I am not a fan of chromed sheet metal, my opinion.

**leddzepp** · 02-01-2013, 03:12 PM

I would think the bright reflection would blind you while driving.

**jocko** · 02-01-2013, 03:15 PM

dechrome or throw it in the trash and get another one. Then track down the po and jimmyslap him...

Ok, just kidding. Kinda. But since you're asking opinions, I think a chrome cowl is hideous. Wait, maybe I should sugarcoat my opinion. Naa.

96blazr · 02-01-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

dechrome or throw it in the trash and get another one. Then track down the po and jimmyslap him...

Ok, just kidding. Kinda. But since you're asking opinions, I think a chrome cowl is hideous. Wait, maybe I should sugarcoat my opinion. Naa.

Agreed, 100%. For all that is right in the world, either, de-chrome and paint it body color or get a new one and paint it.
I've seen a couiple that are chromed and they are just freakin HIDEOUS!!!

69moneypit · 02-01-2013, 03:40 PM

People chromed them in the early 80'S . I actually have on a future project . It will be removed
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**Stocker** · 02-01-2013, 04:48 PM

I am firmly in the de-chrome it or replace it crowd..... just my opinion but that's a look I have never cared for.

shawno72 · 02-01-2013, 04:56 PM

I wonder if anyone has attemped to chrome a whole car??

Sicklajoie · 02-01-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

I wonder if anyone has attemped to chrome a whole car??

**Stocker** · 02-01-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

I wonder if anyone has attemped to chrome a whole car??

Gas Monkey Garage, on the TV show Fast N Loud

shawno72 · 02-01-2013, 06:53 PM

I knew there was a reason I didn't like that show

69GWC · 02-01-2013, 06:55 PM

Would like to see a picture of a truck with the cowl chromed myself, maybe on the right color it could look cool, maybe..
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**Daddy Brim** · 02-01-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

dechrome or throw it in the trash and get another one. Then track down the po and jimmyslap him...

Ok, just kidding. Kinda. But since you're asking opinions, i think a chrome cowl is hideous. Wait, maybe i should sugarcoat my opinion. Naa.

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CG · 02-02-2013, 12:30 AM

Well a new cowl panel should be close to free, If you lived around here I know I would just give you one.

If the chrome one is nice and you really think it would polish up good, use it as garage art. Or take it to the next swap meet you go to and mark it high and sell it for a decent chunk of money (anything over 20 bucks would be decent in my mind).

Sammy · 02-02-2013, 06:35 AM

Sell that one. And get a replacement and put the extra coin in your pocket. Someone will want it.

daves72C10D · 02-02-2013, 07:34 AM

I would like to see a pict too, but I would not use it on a truck myself.

Tx Firefighter · 02-02-2013, 07:45 AM

Someone out there would really like to have your chrome one, no sense in ruining the chrome by painting it. I mean, you live in El Paso, there's folks around there that are into that kind of thing if you catch my drift. Sell it and let someone else enjoy it and buy yourself a stock one for a few bucks.

Hubscrub · 02-02-2013, 09:09 AM

**special-K** · 02-02-2013, 09:29 AM

It's a matter of preference and your truck. Do what you like. Most on this site lack the perspective to appreciate a thing like this in it's retro perspective. If I had a dime for everything guys here hated then loved in the time I've been here I'd be rich. It's not what I'd do,because I like subtle (and always have). But chroming pieces of vehicles is a way of customizing that dates back to before you could run out and "buy" cool stuff or have set trends to follow. A chromed cowl could be cool on a truck built with a particular era-look in mind. How about some 10" wheels all around and some metalflake...BIG metalflake. Hey,it's the guy who steps outside the box who the herd follows. Hearing all nays makes me want to go ahead and turn those heads around. Been there,done that

Katrina/10 · 02-02-2013, 09:34 AM

I've been looking for a way to remove chrome from some parts I have. How do you do it?

elf w/capital T · 02-02-2013, 09:46 AM

strange, i wouldnt want anything chrome in my line of sight while driving.... but hey, it might look cool.... never seen that done before though. its all up to you.....its YOUR truck...

69GWC · 02-02-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

It's a matter of preference and your truck. Do what you like. Most on this site lack the perspective to appreciate a thing like this in it's retro perspective. If I had a dime for everything guys here hated then loved in the time I've been here I'd be rich. It's not what I'd do,because I like subtle (and always have). But chroming pieces of vehicles is a way of customizing that dates back to before you could run out and "buy" cool stuff or have set trends to follow. A chromed cowl could be cool on a truck built with a particular era-look in mind. How about some 10" wheels all around and some metalflake...BIG metalflake. Hey,it's the guy who steps outside the box who the herd follows. Hearing all nays makes me want to go ahead and turn those heads around. Been there,done that

Retro is right, put that on the right truck and it would look cool I think. Someone building a truck with that retro vibe and right color might really want that.
Shoot I have a good cowl on my 70 I would trade you for sure.
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Tx Firefighter · 02-02-2013, 12:09 PM

When I was a kid, all the cool older guys had stepside trucks with chrome cowl panels and chrome bed steps. Chrome wagon wheels and chrome exhaust echo tips.

It was all the rage.

Madtat · 02-03-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Someone out there would really like to have your chrome one, no sense in ruining the chrome by painting it. I mean, you live in El Paso, there's folks around there that are into that kind of thing if you catch my drift. Sell it and let someone else enjoy it and buy yourself a stock one for a few bucks.

I think thats what I'm going to do. Someone will snag it up.

Madtat · 02-03-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

When I was a kid, all the cool older guys had stepside trucks with chrome cowl panels and chrome bed steps. Chrome wagon wheels and chrome exhaust echo tips.

It was all the rage.

HOLY CRUD Batman! I didnt even mention the chrome steps on my truck!!
Check out my avatar! LOL does this constitute a new topic?!!
I havent thought about those yet.

02-01-2013, 03:04 PM	#1
Madtat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hell Paso TX Posts: 804	Keep or de-chrome Greetings, The p.o. some time ago had the cowl (wiper cowl) chromed. It could use a little elbow greese to bring the luster back up and it's in good shape. It has no peeeling, yellowing or pits. I am undecided as to have it dipped and paint it or leave it chromed. I havent seen too many with chromed cowls. What would you do? Thanks. Madtat

02-01-2013, 03:09 PM	#2
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Keep or de-chrome Personally I am not a fan of chromed sheet metal, my opinion. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-01-2013, 03:12 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Keep or de-chrome I would think the bright reflection would blind you while driving. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

02-01-2013, 03:15 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: Keep or de-chrome dechrome or throw it in the trash and get another one. Then track down the po and jimmyslap him... Ok, just kidding. Kinda. But since you're asking opinions, I think a chrome cowl is hideous. Wait, maybe I should sugarcoat my opinion. Naa.

02-01-2013, 03:40 PM	#6
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	Re: Keep or de-chrome People chromed them in the early 80'S . I actually have on a future project . It will be removed Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)

02-01-2013, 04:48 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,582	Re: Keep or de-chrome I am firmly in the de-chrome it or replace it crowd..... just my opinion but that's a look I have never cared for. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

02-01-2013, 04:56 PM	#8
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Keep or de-chrome I wonder if anyone has attemped to chrome a whole car?? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-01-2013, 06:53 PM	#11
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Keep or de-chrome I knew there was a reason I didn't like that show __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-01-2013, 06:55 PM	#12
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Keep or de-chrome Would like to see a picture of a truck with the cowl chromed myself, maybe on the right color it could look cool, maybe.. Posted via Mobile Device

02-02-2013, 12:30 AM	#14
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Re: Keep or de-chrome Well a new cowl panel should be close to free, If you lived around here I know I would just give you one. If the chrome one is nice and you really think it would polish up good, use it as garage art. Or take it to the next swap meet you go to and mark it high and sell it for a decent chunk of money (anything over 20 bucks would be decent in my mind). __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-02-2013, 06:35 AM	#15
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Keep or de-chrome Sell that one. And get a replacement and put the extra coin in your pocket. Someone will want it. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

02-02-2013, 07:34 AM	#16
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	Re: Keep or de-chrome I would like to see a pict too, but I would not use it on a truck myself. __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe- original paint, interior- 72k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2466316 Cheap, Fast or Good. Pick any two. 1990 Eagle Talon AWD 1991.5 W250 CTD 1992 Cushman Truckster- Haulster

02-02-2013, 07:45 AM	#17
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Keep or de-chrome Someone out there would really like to have your chrome one, no sense in ruining the chrome by painting it. I mean, you live in El Paso, there's folks around there that are into that kind of thing if you catch my drift. Sell it and let someone else enjoy it and buy yourself a stock one for a few bucks.

02-02-2013, 09:09 AM	#18
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02-02-2013, 09:29 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Keep or de-chrome It's a matter of preference and your truck. Do what you like. Most on this site lack the perspective to appreciate a thing like this in it's retro perspective. If I had a dime for everything guys here hated then loved in the time I've been here I'd be rich. It's not what I'd do,because I like subtle (and always have). But chroming pieces of vehicles is a way of customizing that dates back to before you could run out and "buy" cool stuff or have set trends to follow. A chromed cowl could be cool on a truck built with a particular era-look in mind. How about some 10" wheels all around and some metalflake...BIG metalflake. Hey,it's the guy who steps outside the box who the herd follows. Hearing all nays makes me want to go ahead and turn those heads around. Been there,done that __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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02-02-2013, 09:34 AM	#20
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Keep or de-chrome I've been looking for a way to remove chrome from some parts I have. How do you do it? __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

02-02-2013, 09:46 AM	#21
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Keep or de-chrome strange, i wouldnt want anything chrome in my line of sight while driving.... but hey, it might look cool.... never seen that done before though. its all up to you.....its YOUR truck...

02-02-2013, 12:09 PM	#23
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Keep or de-chrome When I was a kid, all the cool older guys had stepside trucks with chrome cowl panels and chrome bed steps. Chrome wagon wheels and chrome exhaust echo tips. It was all the rage.

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