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Topher5150 · 08-06-2018, 07:19 PM

I have three out of four of the interior window garnish for my 47 coupe, and they're all chrome. Looking on line, and at carshows I don't know if I've seen any of these cars with chrome garnish like mine. Was this a factory option, or was it because my car was kustom at one time.

Bob T · 08-06-2018, 07:36 PM

Someone has chromed them . If the chrome is in good condition you will have no trouble selling them or trading for stock painted ones.

Vic Piano · 08-06-2018, 07:36 PM

Not factory. That was a common practice back in the day to chrome the garnish moldings. My '39 CS has chrome windshield & door moldings.

Topher5150 · 08-06-2018, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob T

Someone has chromed them . If the chrome is in good condition you will have no trouble selling them or trading for stock painted ones.

they're a little rough, pretty rusty, i'm thinking about stripping the rust and maybe go with a brushed steel look.

paul2748 · 08-06-2018, 08:06 PM

If you prefer un-chromed ones and the chrome is in rough condition, a chrome shop can strip them for you.

Automotive Stud · 08-07-2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Topher5150

they're a little rough, pretty rusty, i'm thinking about stripping the rust and maybe go with a brushed steel look.

They will just rust again quickly if left bare. You'll have to clear them or paint them.

TJ · 08-07-2018, 08:43 PM

Strip them and paint them the stock color.

Topher5150 · 08-19-2018, 03:40 PM

This is what they look like. From what I can see the don't look rusted through

Topher5150 · 08-19-2018, 03:44 PM

got it to work now

08-06-2018, 07:19 PM	#1
Topher5150 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grandville, MI Posts: 291	46-48 window garnish I have three out of four of the interior window garnish for my 47 coupe, and they're all chrome. Looking on line, and at carshows I don't know if I've seen any of these cars with chrome garnish like mine. Was this a factory option, or was it because my car was kustom at one time.

08-06-2018, 07:36 PM	#2
Bob T Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Re: 46-48 window garnish Someone has chromed them . If the chrome is in good condition you will have no trouble selling them or trading for stock painted ones.

08-06-2018, 07:36 PM	#3
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 46-48 window garnish Not factory. That was a common practice back in the day to chrome the garnish moldings. My '39 CS has chrome windshield & door moldings. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-06-2018, 08:06 PM	#5
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 4,292	Re: 46-48 window garnish If you prefer un-chromed ones and the chrome is in rough condition, a chrome shop can strip them for you. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

08-07-2018, 08:43 PM	#7
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: 46-48 window garnish Strip them and paint them the stock color.

08-19-2018, 03:40 PM	#8
Topher5150 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grandville, MI Posts: 291	Re: 46-48 window garnish This is what they look like. From what I can see the don't look rusted through