Thank You, Tim. Yeah, chrome plating is cost-prohibitive, mostly because of Safety and the EPA. At first, I paid (thru the nose) to have little parts chromed. The rule-of-thumb is, if you can find it already available in aftermarket, buy it. Well, I couldn't find many parts re-popped for my Customline because it just wasn't that popular. (Repopped parts are CHEAP Korean junk, like '55 door handle buttons).Henry's idea was for everyone to drive a Ford. He made more Fordor Mainline's and Customline's than all other models combined. If you go to a meet, you'd swear Henry only made glass-tops, retractibles. and convertibles. Those 'popular' models got the re-pops. Fordors got the crusher.
I've been warned about not recouping my money from collecting Fordor's. Still, it suits me and my philosophy. You see, I've been a Ford employee for over 35 years. When cut, I bleed Ford Blue. I raised all four of my kids in Ford cars with six seat belts. I understand 'The Old Man."
These are tough times and nobody has money. By trade, I am an Electrician (apprenticed at Ford as, "Industrial Electrician"). In some instances I can trade work which turns out to be a great thing. My chrome plater does 'Concours' work (and so do I). There is no arguing price; he tells me what he needs, and I do the same. I am grateful we are all truly blessed.
- Dave