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#412976 05/14/2008 8:31 PM
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Got an estimate from Paul's Chrome. $1100 to do my 46 grill.. Anybody know of a better source? I see grills on ebay for around $750, are they any good?
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4D6 #413051 05/15/2008 12:12 AM
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The price from Paul's depends on the condition of your grill. If it's just surface rust with no repairs it's a bit high. My 38 grill cost almost $900 to do and all it had was surface rust. If it needs any repairs at all such as fixing dents, welding, etc. the cost goes up quick. I've seen rechromed grills sell on ebay for less than I paid but not all chrome jobs are created equal.


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Tiny #413160 05/15/2008 5:43 AM
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got a quote on the five horizontal bars on my '50 for $160, over in Balch Springs, TX

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bluedot38 #413195 05/15/2008 1:45 PM
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As a point of reference, the quote bluedot got on the 5 bars is very low, I got a quote of $80-$100 per bar depending on the amount of work needed.
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65PanelMike #413403 05/16/2008 5:16 AM
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The quality of the repop grills are not as good as the originals. If your original is in good shape, i would get it rechromed. The one off of my '46 cost about $800 to rechrome and it was in good shape. Cecil.........

51Jimmy #413406 05/16/2008 5:38 AM
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The shop that quoted me the price, has been referred by two persons, one who is restoring ad '70 GTO,and his father is doing a '36 Buick... The company in Economy Plating, Balch Springs (DFW area) Texas


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