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02-01-2019, 08:56 PM | #1 |
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pot metal repair
on my 51 crestliner i have a rocket ship hood ornement the bottom piece
has 2 threaded holes that the bolts come up from under the hood 1 of threaded part broke off but if I take it off again I afraid it will brake more I need a special place to send it & the chrome is bubbling up is there 1 place to fix the pot metal & rechrome the ornament base thank you for any help on this |
02-01-2019, 11:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: pot metal repair
In your earlier thread, you said that "still not sure I have a different hood ornament
it looks like a rocket ship" (referring to the three pictures in the previous post). If you are saying what I think you are, you probably have an aftermarket hood ornament. Unless you have something else in mind, I'd think twice about restoring an unauthorized accessory hood ornament. |
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02-02-2019, 01:09 AM | #3 |
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Re: pot metal repair
Never had this occasion but would think it would be better to find an original and rechrome if necessary. Would save a lot of fussing and concern.
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02-02-2019, 01:24 AM | #4 |
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Re: pot metal repair
There are several stock '51 Ford hood ornaments that appear to be unpitted on eBay right now, all priced less than $100. Fixing pits in pot metal prior to plating is quite expensive.The plastic "fin" is also available from several sources.
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02-02-2019, 01:35 AM | #5 | |
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Re: pot metal repair
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As stated, there are a several being offered on Ebay.
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02-02-2019, 11:54 AM | #6 |
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Re: pot metal repair
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Plus, there is no guarantee as, depending on the quality, pot metal corrodes from within. Here's how. https://www.radiolaguy.com/info/PotMetal.htm Here's some hood ornaments for Fords. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...+hood+ornament Last edited by 19Fordy; 02-02-2019 at 12:00 PM. |
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