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marcello
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hey all. can any one tell me exactly what morris 850 bumpers were made from as fitted to the cars in the factory.? were the bumpers polished stainless steel or chrome plated metal? thanks
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Chrome from the factory

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thanks. i was under the impression that they should be polished stainless. i cant remember why but for some reason i was almost certain it of it. so what year cars are the stainless bumpers for? anyone?
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I was under the inpression that the rovers or the only mini's that came out with the stainless steel bumpers. The bumpers from leyland and morris minis where chrome plated, hence the rust found on most original bumpers. Hope that helps
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pretty sure deluxes & k had stainless
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so what about grill and moustache scotta_74 for 850?

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850 grille's are definitely chromed, I just picked mine up from the platers today

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Coopers had Stainless from the factory as well, not sure if that includes the 997 and 998 coopers...I'm torn on that one...

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My Cooper S bumpers are stainless and they are the original bumpers.
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morrie1310 wrote:
850 grille's are definitely chromed, I just picked mine up from the platers today



Matter of interest - what did it cost ???

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A bit over $300

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Mmmmm....fresh chrome 8)

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makes a big difference once its chromed
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should have taken a before pic

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