1951 Commodore grille emblem

cablackone

On my Commodore the grille emblem base is made out of lead. Is this normal? I  bought a used one online same part number inside and its a solid metal, why are they different? 

Glowplug

Korean War material restrictions

Jon B

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Lance

They came both ways as Oldfarmer1947 said.    The hassle is getting a plater to rechrome a lead part. Many won't do it.Replating temps come close to the melting point of lead. Normally the plating just flakes off a lead part.Rarely any pitting. Diecast (zinc) parts pit, but are more readily replateable.

RL Chilton

As Lance said, no pitting on lead parts.  When you plate them, it's the most beautiful chrome you've ever seen, so smooth and perfect.  Trouble is, it doesn't last very long before it starts coming off.  Lead parts are best hanging on the wall, not on a car.  
Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt.  

cablackone

My lead emblem is no good the nuts were left loose and the top studs pulled out and cracked the lead.

Lance

fishing weights.