Swapping from plastic bumper to chrome

[Ron Dame]

I'm still searching for the right car. Some later II's look like potential winners, but I can't tolerate those plastic bumpers. What is involved in swapping them to chrome?

[pantera928]

Well, I think it might be somewhat complex. Also, you would need to add the turn signals to the fenders to look original on a chrome bumper car. 

Without pulling a front bumper to see what if any body changes were made, it is hard to tell but i know that on other brands of cars there were always subtle unseen changes.

Did you give up on the Tennessee car?

[pantera928]

Attached are two photos. One from a chrome bumper car with no bumper and one from a later model. Note the differences

Edited December 10, 2021 by pantera928
forgot a picture

[Ron Dame]

Yeah, I can see quite a bit of work, especially on a car with good paint. As far as the TN car, I've lost interest at that price. I may make an offer if it doesn't sell though.

[pantera928]

3 hours ago, Ron Dame said:

Yeah, I can see quite a bit of work, especially on a car with good paint. As far as the TN car, I've lost interest at that price. I may make an offer if it doesn't sell though.

I think that for a little lower, it could be a good buy.

I do know of a 1979 in Ellijay,  Georgia that is for sale for around $20K. Dark blue, recaro seats. 

[Ron Dame]

OOH! This looks great, What do you know about it? rdame58@gmail.com