garys_bc Posted June 10, 2007 Report Posted June 10, 2007 Hi, My 47 Dodge BC had a thin chrome strip around each of the rear fenders. When the car was primed by a previous owner, these were painted over. Would it be best to remove the primer off these before re-painting. I have not noticed them on other photos. Are they normally chrome? Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted June 10, 2007 Report Posted June 10, 2007 They are stainless and were original on the 47 Dodge. Should be able to buff the primer/paint off of them. Quote
Dennis Hemingway Posted June 10, 2007 Report Posted June 10, 2007 On my 48 Plymouth they are stainless. Welcome to the forum. Dennis:cool: Quote
garys_bc Posted June 10, 2007 Author Report Posted June 10, 2007 How much of the trim was stainless? I'm new to restoring this car? I know the grill is stainless. I'm thinking of removing it to clean it (messy prime job) any tips? Is it best to clean and tape or remove the chrome/stainless? Quote
Tony Cipponeri Posted June 10, 2007 Report Posted June 10, 2007 Hi Gary, My 50, all of the trim is stainless and the grill. Just the bumpers and emblems are chrome. Tony C Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted June 10, 2007 Report Posted June 10, 2007 The Dodge grill was usually chrome plated. You may not be able to buff that out. That may need to be re chromed if pitted or discolored. All of your side body trim is stainless. The hood ornament, tail light bezels, and trunk stop light bezel is also chrome plated pot metal like the grill. Not sure about the headlight doors (bezels) on the Dodge. Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 10, 2007 Report Posted June 10, 2007 Hi,My 47 Dodge BC had a thin chrome strip around each of the rear fenders. When the car was primed by a previous owner, these were painted over. Would it be best to remove the primer off these before re-painting. I have not noticed them on other photos. Are they normally chrome? Gary; From your picture I believe what you are talking about is the fender welting. This goes between the fender and the car body where the fender bolts on. Your best bet would be to remove the fender and replace the welting. The welting is available in stainless, vinal, and possibly other materials from several vendors. Quote
eric wissing Posted June 11, 2007 Report Posted June 11, 2007 I noticed that the 47 coupe has a split hood. Is this just on the coupe? 47s? or a Canadian thing? My 48 has the one peice that hinges at the back. Thanks, Eric ps your car is looking good. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 11, 2007 Report Posted June 11, 2007 Eric..if your 48 is the one pictured on your profile, it is a Plymouth...not to be confused with the Dodge...the Dodges had butterfly hoods except for the export model which is basically your car (Plymouth) in Dodge trim. Quote
eric wissing Posted June 11, 2007 Report Posted June 11, 2007 Tim, I do have a Plymouth. I never knew that the two were different in that regard. Learning all of the time. Seems a strange thing to be different. Thanks, Eric Quote
Ed Griffin Posted June 11, 2007 Report Posted June 11, 2007 The Dodge grill was usually chrome plated. You may not be able to buff that out. That may need to be re chromed if pitted or discolored. All of your side body trim is stainless. The hood ornament' date=' tail light bezels, and trunk stop light bezel is also chrome plated pot metal like the grill. Not sure about the headlight doors (bezels) on the Dodge.[/quote']Norm, I know you've been around these cars much longer than I have but with all due respect I dont think your are correct in saying that the stainless grille is chrome plated. Chrysler, DeSoto and Plymouths were chromed for sure and at least the Chrysler was potmetal but Dodge grilles were polished stainless just like the trim, not chromed. If I'm wrong please prove me so. As for a list of chromed parts do not forget the window trim, it is chromed metal. If the grille ends up getting painted your in for many waisted hours of cleaning and polishing along with some very possibly bad cuts from working with the stainless. I've worked with stainless fabrication many times and it seemed to be the easiest to get a razor style cut in an instant. Best do as mentioned and remove it all before painting as it should be done before even priming. Another thought, if removing the grille, try not to break the tabs off while doing so. The will break easy. Good luck, Ed ----------- In the bold lettering I mentioned the window trim. I should have said the front and rear vent windows had chrome and not the window trim. The trim that goes around the windows was stainless. At least on the Dodge's I've seen. I know there has been talk before about this on some folks Plymouths being painted from the factory but I dont think I've seen this on a D24. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 12, 2007 Report Posted June 12, 2007 The export model should be cast and chrome plated, in other words the Plymouth in Dodge clothing...I have heard reports that some of these are stainless but have never seen one...not that they don't exist..just that I have never seen one... Cast and plated exterior: Hood Mascot (RAM) Hood badge mount Windshield wiper mounts Door handles Stop bezel Rear parking light bezels Trunk handle and base assy. Windshield center divider Rest of the trim is stainless...if I missed a piece..please add to the list... Quote
garys_bc Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks for all the info... this forum is the best. Quote
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