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26Tguy · 02-24-2014, 08:13 PM

Hi Fellas.

I am hoping someone can give me a definitive answer as to what parts should be chrome, nickel or cadmium plated on a 1929 Sport Coupe that was assembled in August of 1929.

I have read MANY contradicting opinions and I know it depends on the assembly date as chrome seemed to used more widely in late 1929. I.e. the radiator shell, headlights, etc.

Thank you, in advance for you time and information sharing.

Steve Plucker · 02-24-2014, 08:24 PM

May I (we) suggest that you get the MARC/MAFCA Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards and trust us...that will answer almost all of your questions.

It would be nice to list the many different finishes here but it would take me (us) all night to hunt through the Standards to point all of them out to you.

Pluck

700rpm · 02-24-2014, 08:25 PM

If you are building it for judging (or even not) the Judging Standards are your friends, and therein lie your answers. Well worth the $.

Hunter · 02-24-2014, 08:42 PM

The radiator shell and headlights were nickel plated.

Your will find the book that Steve mentioned extremely helpful as it lists finishes for all components on your car. It is a wealth of information.

Hunter

Marco Tahtaras · 02-24-2014, 08:46 PM

I certainly agree that the book is WELL worth it even if you only get curious about your car on occasion. The list for Cadmium isn't huge but is varied enough that folks here would have a tough time spelling all out.

Now, chrome is a different story! The ONLY thing chrome would be the bumper bars. Supposedly late in '29 you could have chrome hub caps but I wouldn't expect to see it.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-24-2014, 08:49 PM

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I'd say you'd be safe with Chrome bumpers and the rest of the bright work nickel, as my 28 and 29 are. But, I'd still buy the book.

Mike V. Florida · 02-24-2014, 11:48 PM

The even changed the name of the book to reflect that it is a great resource to the hobby no matter if you are restoring for points or not. It is often as easy to put in the "correct" part as it is any part.

Mike V. Florida · 02-25-2014, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forever4

If you are doing an authentic restoration, everything except the bumpers will be nickel. If you are doing a Vintique restoration, then everything will be chrome.

So true! and not good chrome at that.

26Tguy · 02-25-2014, 10:05 AM

Thanks

02-24-2014, 08:13 PM	#1
26Tguy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manvel, TX Posts: 53	1929 Sport Coupe : Chrome or Nickel ? Hi Fellas. I am hoping someone can give me a definitive answer as to what parts should be chrome, nickel or cadmium plated on a 1929 Sport Coupe that was assembled in August of 1929. I have read MANY contradicting opinions and I know it depends on the assembly date as chrome seemed to used more widely in late 1929. I.e. the radiator shell, headlights, etc. Thank you, in advance for you time and information sharing.

02-24-2014, 08:24 PM	#2
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: 1929 Sport Coupe : Chrome or Nickel ? May I (we) suggest that you get the MARC/MAFCA Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards and trust us...that will answer almost all of your questions. It would be nice to list the many different finishes here but it would take me (us) all night to hunt through the Standards to point all of them out to you. Pluck

02-24-2014, 08:25 PM	#3
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: 1929 Sport Coupe : Chrome or Nickel ? If you are building it for judging (or even not) the Judging Standards are your friends, and therein lie your answers. Well worth the $. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

02-24-2014, 08:42 PM	#4
Hunter Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 518	Re: 1929 Sport Coupe : Chrome or Nickel ? The radiator shell and headlights were nickel plated. Your will find the book that Steve mentioned extremely helpful as it lists finishes for all components on your car. It is a wealth of information. Hunter

02-24-2014, 08:46 PM	#5
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: 1929 Sport Coupe : Chrome or Nickel ? I certainly agree that the book is WELL worth it even if you only get curious about your car on occasion. The list for Cadmium isn't huge but is varied enough that folks here would have a tough time spelling all out. Now, chrome is a different story! The ONLY thing chrome would be the bumper bars. Supposedly late in '29 you could have chrome hub caps but I wouldn't expect to see it. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

02-24-2014, 08:49 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1929 Sport Coupe : Chrome or Nickel ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'd say you'd be safe with Chrome bumpers and the rest of the bright work nickel, as my 28 and 29 are. But, I'd still buy the book.

02-24-2014, 11:48 PM	#7
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: 1929 Sport Coupe : Chrome or Nickel ? The even changed the name of the book to reflect that it is a great resource to the hobby no matter if you are restoring for points or not. It is often as easy to put in the "correct" part as it is any part. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

02-25-2014, 10:05 AM	#9
26Tguy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manvel, TX Posts: 53	Re: 1929 Sport Coupe : Chrome or Nickel ? Thanks