C2 '67 - two chroming questions

[Tom Merkel]

In the course of re-chroming my vent window frames, I plan to do the oil filler tube/cap and door handles.

1. I see the cap has a gasket underneath. Is this available, since the original one will be removed, and I can't see a way to remove it without destroying it.

2. Door handles appear to be 're-chromable' without much ado. Is this correct, or are there issues as well with parts/gaskets being destroyed?

Thanks.

Tom

[Scott Marzahl]

Re: C2 '67 - two chroming questions

The door handles come apart very easy and can be rechromed and new O rings and gaskets are available, I just had mine done. I can't help with the gasket question though.

[Joe R.]

Re: C2 '67 - two chroming questions

If you plan to have your car judged, you will have to be very careful getting the door handles replated. Original door handles are slightly concave on the inner surface of the grip (the surface facing the door), and where that surface meets the outer surface (the one that faces out and down) the two come together in a fairly sharp edge.

Most reproduction handles have a more rounded edge in this location. Many judges simply grip the handle and feel the edge with their fingertips to see if it feels sharp. If it doesn't feel sharp, they may declare it to be a repro.

The problem with replating is that during preparation of the casting, some platers will buff off the sharp edge and make it more rounded. Then you end up with a handle that looks to the judges like a repro handle. So, be sure to talk personally with the individual who will do the prep work to make sure that they leave the "sharp" edge as-is.