Corey:
My e-mail response to your question came back as undeliverable? So,
I am posting it to the list.
Scott Suhring
Elizabethtown, PA
'70 TR6
'59 TR3
suhring wrote:
>
> Corey:
>
> I pulled out my receipt from 2/25/99 when they did my TR6 bumpers and
> luggage rack. Here is the breakdown of what I paid:
>
> Front bumper with dents removed $225
> Bumper Ends, no dents, for both $150
> Center Bumper, repair major dent and
> damage where bracket pushed through
> metal, some dents, replaced
> captive nut for mounting $150
> Luggage Rack (original) $250
>
> So, total for rear bumper with work was $300. Not sure how much
> work needs to be done on yours, which may be the difference?
> This was well worth the cost because their work is show quality.
> Not sure if they treat mail ins different than walk ins. I live
> about 10 miles from their shop and when I bring in parts, the owner
> meets me, we chat, he takes a glance at the part and tells me the
> price. Maybe I got him on a good day. I have taken parts where he
> has said it would be cheaper to buy new rather than their plating,
> but again, with bumpers there is no comparison. There are other
> reputable shops around that you may want to do some price comparisons.
> Ask the list or check out Hemmings.
>
> I hope he hasn't raised his costs that much in 2 years since
> I have all my TR3 parts still to be chromed!
>
> Scott
>
> Corey_Sherman@rcn.com wrote:
> >
> > Hey there...
> >
> > Thanks for the recommendation for Librandi's Plating , but I wanted to
> > run this by you and get your opinion. I sent them my rear bump (all
> > three parts) for a quotation. I hope you are sitting down... Todd
> > quoted me $525 ($225 for center and $150 each corner). I thought the
> > bumpers weren't in that bad shape. They said all the work they do is
> > "show" quality and they price as they see it. What do you think?
> > ________________________
> > corey.sherman@rcn.com
> >
> > suhring
> > <suhring@lancnews.infi.net> To:
> > Sent by: suhring Corey_Sherman@lotus.com
> > <suhring@lancnews.infi.net> cc:
> > Triumphs@autox.team.net
> > 01/10/01 09:00 PM Subject: Re:
> > Please respond to suhring Chrome plating recommendations
> > wanted.
> >
> > Corey:
> >
> > I would highly recommend Librandi's Plating & Machine Shop. I have
> > had all my chrome from the 6 done by them and will do the same with
> > the 3 (when I finally get to that part). They get tons of parts
> > mailed to them from all over the world and their work can't be beat.
> > They did my original luggage rack for $150, my front bumper for
> > $220 and my rear bumper (all three parts) for $260. This included
> > knocking out dents and replacing some captive nuts. End result
> > was fantastic.
> >
> > Their web site is http://www.carchrome.com
> >
> > Scott Suhring
> > Elizabethtown, PA
> > '70 TR6
> > '59 TR3
> >
> > Corey_Sherman@lotus.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Any recommendations and/or stories about chrome plating bumper.
> > >
> > > Now that winter is upon us in the Northeast, and my TR6 is asleep
> > for a few
> > > months, I'd thought I would have the bumpers redone. In New York,
> > > triple-plating is not allowed (due to EPA regulations), so I must
> > look out
> > > of state.
> > >
> > > I've used Advance Plating in Nashville, TN on a few parts with good
> > > results, but $$$. I'm afraid to sent them the bumpers -- my wallet
> > and
> > > heart probably could not stand the estimate ;->
> > >
> > >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > Corey Sherman
> > > corey_sherman@lotus.com
> > > Lotus / an IBM Company (not the Car company)
> > > 1971 TR6
> > >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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