Wanted : Pr. convertible bow latches in very good condition

[boss-tiger]

Hoping to find a pr. of convertible latches in very good condtion. Have seen the repo's and hoping to find a good original pr if possible. Also, anyone out there able to restore original clamps - take apart, have chromed then put back together. FYI, I could not get the pin to punch out so gave up.

 

[fireroad]

I can take a look tomorrow but I should have at least one extra set that could be rechromed. Most playing shops should be able to do a good job without dissembling the latch.

 

[boss-tiger]

Thanks, FYI my (and only) chrome shop in Colorado says they must come apart to be chromed.

 

[boss-tiger]

FYI, I am hoping to find something that does not need chrome - my chrome shop is 6-9 months backlog and also I must take apart (then put back together which I am hoping not to do - have .. WAY .. to many project concurrently on this resto)

 

[fireroad]

Thanks, FYI my (and only) chrome shop in Colorado says they must come apart to be chromed.

I had my original set and a spare set done by Electroplating of El Paso and they both sets turned out great without disassembly. I live half way across the country these days but still ship to them.

 

[boss-tiger]

Well, I will look them up and get a pr boxed/shipped their way. Assuming you like the plating results - thanks for the info

 

[boss-tiger]

Do you remember how much it cost to re-chrome the latches (and when).

 

[BEpine]

You can buy those brand new from our New York supplier

 

[boss-tiger]

I have seen the reproduction clamps but have not used? Anyone have experience/feedback re. the new reproduction convertible/hardtop header clamps?

 

[BEpine]

I bought a pair but have not installed yet. They look just like the original clamps

 

[fireroad]

Well, I will look them up and get a pr boxed/shipped their way. Assuming you like the plating results - thanks for the info

I was very happy with all the work they did. My father was restoring and xk150 and they did an amazing job on the grill. I got a kick out of their shop because the front office had every wall covered with Lowrider Magazine cover photos of cars they did the chrome for. They had no idea what an Alpine was but treated us well just the same.