Got my bumpers back from the chrome shop! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigblock73 · 06-17-2010, 04:30 PM

With new twin boys, a 2 1/2 year old, and a honey-do list a mile long...truck time has been zilch! However, I did have a chance to drop the bumpers off at the chrome shop recently...and here they are!

Keystone Automotive in Brainerd MN (Bumper division) did these...and not only is their end product absolutely perfect, their customer service was top notch. I was told eleven weeks to get these finished (they are BUSY!), but Howie (the guy who helped me) and I hit it off when I dropped them off, and he got them back to me in four weeks. Pretty sweet. If you need any bumpers chromed, this is the place to go!

Anyhow, just thought I would share an update since it has been a while.

Primered_69 · 06-17-2010, 04:40 PM

Did they do the shaving of the bolts? Can you give an ideal of what they might charge per bumper.

Thanks in advance,
Michael

draggin86 · 06-17-2010, 04:42 PM

wow those are sick dude! great job!

pcmcobra · 06-17-2010, 04:42 PM

ya need more info, look great.

*87 chevy silverado* · 06-17-2010, 04:47 PM

more info please i wont to do th same thing with mine

MotorHead Lon · 06-17-2010, 04:50 PM

Looks good.

Jonboy · 06-17-2010, 05:01 PM

The shaved bolts look trick, Jeff. I had mine redone too, but they are just stock bumpers.

Low87 · 06-17-2010, 05:24 PM

Those look slick!

kelsfine69 · 06-17-2010, 05:25 PM

Mmmmmm Chrome............( Homer Voice )

RandyP · 06-17-2010, 05:37 PM

Now that's some slick looking bumpers.

S10Fan · 06-17-2010, 05:38 PM

Hum, is that the best they could do?

LOL!!

Nice, very nice!

54Caddy · 06-17-2010, 05:48 PM

More information on shaving of the bolts

JohnC · 06-17-2010, 06:49 PM

Those are nice Jeff! My cousin removed the bolts on the bumpers of his Camaro. It's one of those little subtle mods that really make people scratch their heads.

bigblock73 · 06-17-2010, 08:15 PM

Thanks for the compliments fellas!

Keystone did ALL the work. They welded the bolts, filled in the two factory holes at the bottom of each bumper, and did all the body work. These are what they call their "show chrome" finish...top of the line.

My total out the door was just over 8 bills...but that was with a 20% discount.

The welding of the studs and holes was $150 add'l per bumper.

These are the kind of mods I love, subtle and clean.

Thanks again guys.

68Timber · 06-17-2010, 08:28 PM

Sweeet.

Keith Seymore · 06-18-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Thanks for the compliments fellas!

Keystone did ALL the work. They welded the bolts, filled in the two factory holes at the bottom of each bumper, and did all the body work. These are what they call their "show chrome" finish...top of the line.

My total out the door was just over 8 bills...but that was with a 20% discount.

The welding of the studs and holes was $150 add'l per bumper.

These are the kind of mods I love, subtle and clean.

Thanks again guys.

Thanks for posting, Jeff.

I'd like a full durability report, too -

K

*87 chevy silverado* · 06-17-2010, 09:16 PM

do u have a web site for them??

PRUNEDA · 06-17-2010, 11:16 PM

They look awesome!

355bullet · 06-18-2010, 12:55 AM

way cool!!!

smashingchuck · 06-18-2010, 01:10 AM

They'll be getting some more business.

Keith Seymore · 06-18-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

They'll be getting some more business.

You can say that again, Chuck!

K

(lol)

smashingchuck · 06-18-2010, 01:29 AM

They'll be getting some more business.

joe1982 · 06-18-2010, 01:53 AM

bad ass

TexasJeff · 06-18-2010, 07:36 AM

MMMMMMMMMMMM shiny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dropd80s · 06-18-2010, 08:51 AM

awesome, shaved bolts are a nice touch but chroming them afterwards instead of paint takes it to another level. Exactly the same thing I plan to do on my 81-87 bumpers. Beautiful, very nice job.

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Got my bumpers back from the chrome shop! With new twin boys, a 2 1/2 year old, and a honey-do list a mile long...truck time has been zilch! However, I did have a chance to drop the bumpers off at the chrome shop recently...and here they are! Keystone Automotive in Brainerd MN (Bumper division) did these...and not only is their end product absolutely perfect, their customer service was top notch. I was told eleven weeks to get these finished (they are BUSY!), but Howie (the guy who helped me) and I hit it off when I dropped them off, and he got them back to me in four weeks. Pretty sweet. If you need any bumpers chromed, this is the place to go! Anyhow, just thought I would share an update since it has been a while. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 06-17-2010 at 04:31 PM.

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Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Got my bumpers back from the chrome shop! Did they do the shaving of the bolts? Can you give an ideal of what they might charge per bumper. Thanks in advance, Michael __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Got my bumpers back from the chrome shop! Thanks for the compliments fellas! Keystone did ALL the work. They welded the bolts, filled in the two factory holes at the bottom of each bumper, and did all the body work. These are what they call their "show chrome" finish...top of the line. My total out the door was just over 8 bills...but that was with a 20% discount. The welding of the studs and holes was $150 add'l per bumper. These are the kind of mods I love, subtle and clean. Thanks again guys. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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