66 GS diecast hood scoops

[wheelz]

Just about to receive a set of GORGEOUS RESTORED 66 GS HOOD grilles/Scoops for a customer but I am not sure how to detail them? Are these Black inside the ribs?  or Grey or Argent silver?  or all chrome?
Pix would help!

Thanks Guys!

Wheelz, Tampa Bay

[elagache]

Dear Wheelz and mid-60s shutterbugs, .  . . .

Just about to receive a set of GORGEOUS RESTORED 66 GS HOOD grilles/Scoops for a customer

. . .

Pix would help!

. . . . Oh no you don't!  You want pictures, then you need to post some pictures of those "GORGEOUS RESTORED 66 GS HOOD grilles/Scoops" so that we can see all that gorgeous detail!  . . . .

After all, can you ever have too many photos posted on a forum?  Isn't that sort of like can you ever have too much chrome on a classic car? . . . 

Cheers, Edouard 

[66nailhead]

They are painted black inside the ribs from the factory. I'm pretty sure it's just a satin black


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[WkillGS]

Wheelz, you're in luck!, I have a pic on file.
Paint the low-lying areas satin black. The raised ribs should be chrome.

[wheelz]

PERFECT Walt!  THANQ!

[wheelz]

Edouard and others, I sent out my customers original gs hood grilles to Jim at Custom Metal Finishing (EXCELLENT WORK BTW) along with tail light trim and a few console pieces...  I was told yestday they are done and on their way.. CANT WAIT.
I will post pix when they come in.
My customer lives in Sarasota and his Dad bought the 66 GS vert new from Darby Buick in late 65 with 3 miles on the odo.
Still sports original AND STILL VERY NICE Turquoise Mist lacquer, white bucket interior, white vert top, a/c, auto... SahhWeet car. I have pix somewhere....

Plans are, this spring, he wants me to convert AFB to QJ. Over this past year, I have purchased a rare 66 QJ intake with original carb, correct QJ chrome air cleaner and most recently a set of 66 ribbed valve covers.  And while we are at it, replace the dull chrome trim with newly replated original parts, some as mentioned above. . .

Wheeelz, Tampa Bay

[elagache]

Dear Wheelz, Dan, Walt, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Thanks for the information!  I'll be interest to see how the scoop restoration turned out.  Thanks for the reference to Custom Metal Finishing.  I'll check them out.  Just to be sure, are these the folks?

http://www.chromeplatingin.com/index.html

Cheers, Edouard 

[wheelz]

YIP!  Datz The Place!  ..and owner Jimmy Canfield is a BUICK GUY too!!
Tellum WHEELZ, Tampa Bay sent ya! 

[elagache]

Dear Wheelz and mid-60s Buick guys! . . . . 

YIP!  Datz The Place!  ..and owner Jimmy Canfield is a BUICK GUY too!!

Oooh!  Now that's really da' real McCoy. . . . 

Of should that be da' real McBuick? . . . 

Tellum WHEELZ, Tampa Bay sent ya! 

Alright, I'll do that! 

Thanks again!

Cheers, Edouard 

[GS66]

I'm interested in seeing how great these turned out too, and the cost.

[wheelz]

Every part I've received from CMF over the past almost 10 years has been RIGHT ON EXCELLENT!  Im sure these will be nice as well.  My only concern is hopefully, they will be packed SECURE enuf to not get busted during handling...  those long points kinda scare me... I strapped them to a piece of 1/2 plastic substrate and doubled boxed when I sent them up...

Cost wasnt too bad at $328 plus $18 waste for the set.

Stay tuned! 

Wheelz, Tampa Bay

[elagache]

Dear Wheelz, Jim, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Every part I've received from CMF over the past almost 10 years has been RIGHT ON EXCELLENT! 

Okay, okay, so you've got my interest!  So how do you arrange to have a piece restored?  Do you send pictures and Jim gives you a guesstimate or should you ask to send in the piece and only Jim gives you a price for restoring them?

Cost wasnt too bad at $328 plus $18 waste for the set.

Yes, that does sound reasonable.  Especially because there is a guy on V-8 Buick trying to sell NOS pieces like the ones I want to restore for . . . . $1200!! . . .

Cheers, Edouard 

[GS66]

Dear Wheelz, Jim, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Every part I've received from CMF over the past almost 10 years has been RIGHT ON EXCELLENT! 

Okay, okay, so you've got my interest!  So how do you arrange to have a piece restored?  Do you send pictures and Jim gives you a guesstimate or should you ask to send in the piece and only Jim gives you a price for restoring them?

Cost wasnt too bad at $328 plus $18 waste for the set.

Yes, that does sound reasonable.  Especially because there is a guy on V-8 Buick trying to sell NOS pieces like the ones I want to restore for . . . . $1200!! . . .

Cheers, Edouard 

I don't see the NOS ones over on V8, where is it listed?

[gs spoken here]

Wheelz, how bad were these pitted before plating? Shipping is a problem with the long spears like you said. Have heard of horror stories of them broken during plating and shipment. Thanks Bill.

[wheelz]

I trust the Crewe at CMF.  I send them the parts, Cindy sends me a quote.  I either accept or decline their prices.  I have never declined any estimates from them. BTW Pauls in PA wants $400 EACH to restore...

and Bill. . , I too, OVERLY CONCERNED regarding shipping these delicate grilles.... I bought half sheet 5/8" styrene stable base material. Punched holes for the studs, cut out the areas where the grille sits lower and taped the heck oudta the grilles to the styrene.  DDOOUUBBLLEE wrapped more styrene on both sides, and packaged them in a box, surrounded by 3" of shredded paper in another box.  You would have to jump on the box to bust those things...
Im not say'n it couldnt happen, but I darn-sure made the effort to make sure it wouldnt happen because of packaging. I insured them for $1500 and Local Fedex Manager told me anything shipped requiring that kind of insurance, needed to be inspected as per new guidelines, prior to sealing the package. She saw how they were packaged and approved the parcel for $1500 insurance. She took pix as well.

I have covered my butt.

Anytime now I will receive the parts... I will keep you all updated.

Wheelz, Tampa Bay