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Franchise_24 · 11-01-2014, 07:24 AM

Just wanted to get your guys opinion. When I bought my 1928 Leatherback, it came with a new chrome headlight bar installed. I know they are supposed to be black. What would you guys do? Leave it chrome or paint it black?

Thanks!

Mitch//pa · 11-01-2014, 07:43 AM

i would powder coat an original black so there is no option for me to place my vote

John S · 11-01-2014, 07:49 AM

Sell it, buy an original and paint that one black.

mhsprecher · 11-01-2014, 07:54 AM

I voted paint it black, but I agree with John S. Someone should want a chrome one.

Steve Plucker · 11-01-2014, 08:17 AM

I can't vote...Get an original from Bert's in Denver.

Pluck

Gunmetal blue2 · 11-01-2014, 08:22 AM

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sell it and buy a orignal.

Purdy Swoft · 11-01-2014, 08:51 AM

I voted paint it black because that was the best of the two choices . I would replace it with an original . I try to keep them real model A as much as possible.

Brother Hesekiel · 11-01-2014, 09:14 AM

Sell it and buy an original.

Roadster62 · 11-01-2014, 09:23 AM

Sell it and buy an original to repaint. Trying to paint over chrome distroyes the resale value. You should be able to sell it for double the price of a stock original. Bob

cradlescyth · 11-01-2014, 10:14 AM

why not offer to trade it for a painted one.

Someone ouy there might like a chrome one!!!

Rowdy · 11-01-2014, 10:22 AM

I agree with others, sell the chrome one and buy an original. After blasting and painting there should be enough left for a beer. Kick back, drink the beer and pat yourself on the back for doing the right thing. Rod

Big hammer · 11-01-2014, 11:24 AM

I vote trade it with me I have an original I think? Would be used on a
speedster someday maybe PM me

DJ S · 11-01-2014, 11:57 AM

I agree with everyone else here. Sell it, buy an original, and paint it black.

CarlG · 11-01-2014, 12:34 PM

Mine had an incorrect light bar on it when I bought it, although it wasn't chrome. I found a correct one, had it powder coated black and put it on my PU. As to the light bar left over, a chrome one would be much more desirable to someone else than the perfectly good stock '28-29 I have. (Which I'd be happy to send you for the ride).

Given the options on the pole, none would apply to my thoughts.

hardtimes · 11-01-2014, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franchise_24

Just wanted to get your guys opinion. When I bought my 1928 Leatherback, it came with a new chrome headlight bar installed. I know they are supposed to be black. What would you guys do? Leave it chrome or paint it black?

Thanks!

Well, I have a good '28/'29 headlight bar and matter of fact have several and '30'/31 also. Like said by others, you can trade it, and I'll put it up in the rafters with the other 'chrome' ones that are there

!
Otherwise, just paint it , I say.

Dusty · 11-01-2014, 07:42 PM

Give it to me, I'll find some place to put it.

Always looking to add some more bling

Dusty

C26Pinelake · 11-01-2014, 08:25 PM

I agree sell it ...to me. Send me a pm if you decide to sell it.
Wayne

califfarmer · 11-01-2014, 10:09 PM

Sell it. Only original Henry parts.

Bob-A · 11-02-2014, 06:32 AM

Leave the chrome one on. Buy a black one when you find a good one. I bought a chrome one off of greedBay a few years back for my '29 "Sport"
roadster. Just haven't put it on yet. Many years ago I saw a couple of
pics {'30s era ones too} of a '30 Model-A Vicky that had chrome wire wheels including the sidemount. And chrome headlight bar and horn. It looked killer, like a classic 1930 Lincoln. Dare to be different!

Bob-A

George Miller · 11-02-2014, 07:26 AM

If it was me if I like it I would use it. If I did not like it I would find a black one. It is your car you get to say what to use.

View Poll Results: What to do with a new chrome headlight bar...
Leave it as is	18	24.66%
Paint it black as original	55	75.34%
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11-01-2014, 07:24 AM	#1
Franchise_24 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, Ohio Posts: 782	Headlight Bar Just wanted to get your guys opinion. When I bought my 1928 Leatherback, it came with a new chrome headlight bar installed. I know they are supposed to be black. What would you guys do? Leave it chrome or paint it black? Thanks! __________________ 1929 Model A Ford Coupe

11-01-2014, 07:43 AM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Headlight Bar i would powder coat an original black so there is no option for me to place my vote Last edited by Mitch//pa; 11-01-2014 at 08:51 AM.

11-01-2014, 07:49 AM	#3
John S Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ellis County, Texas Posts: 337	Re: Headlight Bar Sell it, buy an original and paint that one black. __________________ John _________________________________ http://www.dmafc.com/

11-01-2014, 07:54 AM	#4
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Headlight Bar I voted paint it black, but I agree with John S. Someone should want a chrome one.

11-01-2014, 08:17 AM	#5
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Headlight Bar I can't vote...Get an original from Bert's in Denver. Pluck Last edited by Steve Plucker; 11-01-2014 at 08:40 AM.

11-01-2014, 08:22 AM	#6
Gunmetal blue2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, TN.38401 Posts: 422	Re: Headlight Bar Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) sell it and buy a orignal.

11-01-2014, 08:51 AM	#7
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Headlight Bar I voted paint it black because that was the best of the two choices . I would replace it with an original . I try to keep them real model A as much as possible.

11-01-2014, 09:14 AM	#8
Brother Hesekiel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Buenaventura, Calif. Posts: 362	Re: Headlight Bar Sell it and buy an original. __________________

11-01-2014, 09:23 AM	#9
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Headlight Bar Sell it and buy an original to repaint. Trying to paint over chrome distroyes the resale value. You should be able to sell it for double the price of a stock original. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

11-01-2014, 10:14 AM	#10
cradlescyth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taunton Ma Posts: 342	Re: Headlight Bar why not offer to trade it for a painted one. Someone ouy there might like a chrome one!!!

11-01-2014, 10:22 AM	#11
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Headlight Bar I agree with others, sell the chrome one and buy an original. After blasting and painting there should be enough left for a beer. Kick back, drink the beer and pat yourself on the back for doing the right thing. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

11-01-2014, 11:24 AM	#12
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,126	Re: Headlight Bar I vote trade it with me I have an original I think? Would be used on a speedster someday maybe PM me

11-01-2014, 11:57 AM	#13
DJ S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southwick, MA Posts: 590	Re: Headlight Bar I agree with everyone else here. Sell it, buy an original, and paint it black.

11-01-2014, 12:34 PM	#14
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Headlight Bar Mine had an incorrect light bar on it when I bought it, although it wasn't chrome. I found a correct one, had it powder coated black and put it on my PU. As to the light bar left over, a chrome one would be much more desirable to someone else than the perfectly good stock '28-29 I have. (Which I'd be happy to send you for the ride). Given the options on the pole, none would apply to my thoughts. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club Last edited by CarlG; 11-01-2014 at 03:11 PM. Reason: add info

11-01-2014, 07:42 PM	#16
Dusty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lincolnton, Georgia Posts: 723	Re: Headlight Bar Give it to me, I'll find some place to put it. Always looking to add some more bling Dusty

11-01-2014, 08:25 PM	#17
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Headlight Bar I agree sell it ...to me. Send me a pm if you decide to sell it. Wayne

11-01-2014, 10:09 PM	#18
califfarmer Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 41	Re: Headlight Bar Sell it. Only original Henry parts.

11-02-2014, 06:32 AM	#19
Bob-A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,137	Re: Headlight Bar Leave the chrome one on. Buy a black one when you find a good one. I bought a chrome one off of greedBay a few years back for my '29 "Sport" roadster. Just haven't put it on yet. Many years ago I saw a couple of pics {'30s era ones too} of a '30 Model-A Vicky that had chrome wire wheels including the sidemount. And chrome headlight bar and horn. It looked *killer*, like a classic 1930 Lincoln. Dare to be different! Bob-A

11-02-2014, 07:26 AM	#20
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: Headlight Bar If it was me if I like it I would use it. If I did not like it I would find a black one. It is your car you get to say what to use.

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