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HELP; should my bumpers be chrome or polished stainless?
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Author:  marcello [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:51 am ]
Post subject:  HELP; should my bumpers be chrome or polished stainless?

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

Author:  scotta_74 [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:56 am ]
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Chrome from the factory

Author:  marcello [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:37 pm ]
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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?

Author:  craig goss [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:52 pm ]
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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

Author:  Goldbrocade_62 [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:03 pm ]
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pretty sure deluxes & k had stainless

Author:  Ben_Aus_Mini [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:46 pm ]
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so what about grill and moustache scotta_74 for 850?

Author:  morrie1310 [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:06 pm ]
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850 grille's are definitely chromed, I just picked mine up from the platers today

Author:  Mick [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:08 pm ]
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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...

Author:  Morris 1100 [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:25 pm ]
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My Cooper S bumpers are stainless and they are the original bumpers.

Author:  Mike_Byron [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:39 pm ]
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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 ???

Mike

Author:  morrie1310 [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:24 pm ]
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A bit over $300

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Author:  1018cc [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:27 pm ]
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Mmmmm....fresh chrome 8)

Author:  TUCK3r [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:27 pm ]
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makes a big difference once its chromed

Author:  morrie1310 [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:30 pm ]
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should have taken a before pic

Author:  Morris 1100 [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:46 pm ]
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