Any interest in engine chrome?

[Y2Kvert4me]

I will be "de-blinging" my car very soon, and will have lots of chrome goodies for sale, including some rare and hard to find items.

When I do get the parts off, I will take pics of each item and put them up for sale. For now just seeing if anyone here would be interested, and if not, I'll just list it all on CF.

Expect the following items to be available soon...

- Ultra-rare chrome plated manifold cover (the Kewl version that looks like the manifold)
- chrome OEM fuel rail (single fuel line style)
- chrome alternator and pulley (non-clutch type pulley)
- chrome alternator mounting bolts
- chrome alternator bracket
- chrome OEM airbridge with smooth black silicone coupler (fits 01-04)
- chrome dipstick handle
- chrome dipstick tube (01-04 style)
- chrome catch can SOLD
- chrome belt tensioner and mounting bolts
- chrome OEM wiper arms, blades, and bolt caps
- chrome cowl inlay (rather unique as it's solid, no vent cutouts, and no visible fasteners)
- chrome/etched Design Specialty filler cap covers
- chrome headlight motor knob covers
- polished SS trim plate that covers the front area where the bumper attaches (hood seal area)
- chrome hood strikers SOLD
- chrome hood latches
- chrome door strikers SOLD
- chrome hatch strikers (for later model coupes) SOLD
- chrome door prop bars SOLD

On the alternator and bracket, I will consider trading for stock equivalents, as I no longer have my stock parts.


A few generic engine bay pics of most of this stuff can be found now in my album and showcase, but as of now, nothing is off the car yet and immediately available, just seeing if there is any interest on THIS forum before I do post it all up for sale.


:cheers:

[illmac77]

What u de-blingn for?

[Vette Guy]

I'd be interested in the cowl cover. Let me know. :cheers:

[Y2Kvert4me]

I'd be interested in the cowl cover. Let me know. :cheers:Took it out and snapped a few pics today.

This is (obviously) 2 pieces, chrome plated (not polished SS), and simply drops in the cowl tray (no fasteners needed). If fits perfectly in the opening, and you'll probably notice one piece has a slight bend to it, this was done so the seam in the middle lines up with the other pc, making it look virtually seamless once installed.

This pc has been in my car for about 6 years, so it's not 100% flawless, but overall, it's very nice and show-worthy, I'd rate it an 8.5 out of 10. It could probably clean up even better with some chrome polish, I just wiped it down with detail spray prior to taking these pics.


http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1741/cowl1z.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5219/cowl3.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6186/cowl4.jpg


And, a pic of it on the car...

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6566/cowl5.jpg


Asking $80 shipped for it, which is about $100 less than the CEC cowl inlay sells for...but this one doesn't have the vent slots.
This is a unique piece and you'll probably never see another one like it. I paid $230 for it in 2003 FWIW.

I do take Paypal, and it can ship as soon as tomorrow.

Thanks,
Tom

:cheers:

[Y2Kvert4me]

What u de-blingn for?Mike, mainly because I no longer show the car, really could use the money that's essentially sitting there doing nothing, and I might even be selling the car itself soon.

I can reap a lot more selling off the decorative stuff separately prior to trying to sell the car itself (if I do end up selling the car that is).

:cheers:

[GB Vette]

Put me down for the catch can :)

[Y2Kvert4me]

Put me down for the catch can :)I do believe it was the first chrome one ever made too. 2007.... (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-general/1650362-more-gcp-bling-norris-catch-can-truly-taken-to-the-next-level.html)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3186/catchcan.jpg


I know Jason got a pretty penny for this one back in the day...but now seeing Chip's current sale prices, I was gonna ask $100/shipped.


:cheers:

[Vet4jdc]

I'm interested in the door strikers, hood strikers, hatch strikers and any of the reservoir caps you are selling?

[GB Vette]

I do believe it was the first chrome one ever made too. 2007.... (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-general/1650362-more-gcp-bling-norris-catch-can-truly-taken-to-the-next-level.html)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3186/catchcan.jpg


I know Jason got a pretty penny for this one back in the day...but now seeing Chip's current sale prices, I was gonna ask $100/shipped.


:cheers:

Done deal! Just let me know when you want the money :cheers:

[Y2Kvert4me]

I'm interested in the door strikers, hood strikers, hatch strikers and any of the reservoir caps you are selling?I'm going to have to do some digging to locate all my stock strikers and fasteners to replace them with...then I will remove the chrome ones from my car, and get back to you with pics n prices. Give me a day or two.

As for the caps, here is what I have. These are all Design Specialty caps with the factory style markings etched in the chrome, with the exception of the power steering reservoir cap....I have a plain chrome Eckler's cap for that I will include for that. I bought these right at the time DS was closing, and he had no PS caps left at that time...I took what I could get.

The DS caps include:
Brake fluid
Clutch fluid
Washer fluid
coolant
Oil

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9259/dscaps3.jpg

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1281/dscaps1.jpg

These are still IMO the best quality filler caps ever made for C5s. The etched caps originally sold for $85 EACH.



Once I get all the strikers off, and condition assessed, I will give you a deal on all items as a package...right now, tentatively thinking around $300 for the 6 strikers and 6 caps. This is way less than half of what I paid for all of that new (the caps alone cost over $400).



:cheers:

[Y2Kvert4me]

I'm interested in the door strikers, hood strikers, hatch strikers and any of the reservoir caps you are selling?OK, got the strikers off the car and took some pics.

L-R, door, hood, hatch.

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/8117/strikers1.jpg

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4278/strikers2.jpg

Without flash:
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/829/strikers4.jpg


All of them include their respective mounting bolts.

The hatch and door strikers were both chromed by Cajundude (now with England Green, formerly his own shop, Gulf Coast Performance). His chrome work is superb, and these are both very quality pieces in nice to flawless shape. These also come with chromed factory (torx head) bolts.

The hood strikers are merely "ok". I believe I got these from Eckler's a long time ago, so they're typical ChromeCo low budget stuff, not in the same league as CEC or Cajundude's chromework. These also did not come with chrome hardware when I bought them, what I bought for them were stainless hex-head bolts and washers (not polished, not very shiny).

I know the door and hatch strikers cost me around $120 for each set. The hood strikers were much less than that I'm sure.

So, if you still are interested in it ALL....I'll price it like this...

6 filler caps - $150
2 door strikers & chrome bolts - $50
2 hatch strikers & chrome bolts - $50
2 hood strikers & SS bolts - $20

Total: $270 delivered to your door.

Send me a PM if still interested.

Thanks,
Tom

:cheers:

[C5 BEARSFAN]

Hey Tom
If you need any stock stuff give me a call. I am going tomorrow to MAdison. There is a guy who has 3 or 4 C5's he is parting out and selling stuff cheap. I can look to see what he has for you or send you the link to the place.
Its off the beltline and stoughton rd

I also have a guy here in Dubuque who has 2 I just got some stuff off of this week.

[Y2Kvert4me]

Hey Dennis, thanks.

I have most of my stock stuff, the only items I'm really lacking are the alternator and bracket. (And I just remembered, Cajundude owes me an alternator)...But I figured anyone interested in the chromed alternator might be interested in doing a trade too.

I'm not really looking forward to swapping out the bracket again, but I think I can do it w/o disconnecting the PS pump this time (spoked PS pulley allows me access to the pump bolts).

My car is down for the winter, so if anyone did want to trade, I could send out my parts immediately, and get the stock parts back after the buyer does the swap. Saves them from any downtime, other than the time it takes to do the swap.


:cheers:

[Lowcash]

Hmmmmm ... Chrome. :D

Let me see what my bank account says. :rofl:

[Vette Guy]

Are the caps chrome or stainless?

[Y2Kvert4me]

Are the caps chrome or stainless?They are all chrome plated.

:cheers:

[ICUALL]

Interested in 2 door strikers & chrome bolts - $50
2 hatch strikers & chrome bolts - $50
2 hood strikers & SS bolts - $20

If you are will to split it up...
Just need a paypal address

OK, got the strikers off the car and took some pics.

L-R, door, hood, hatch.

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/8117/strikers1.jpg

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4278/strikers2.jpg

Without flash:
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/829/strikers4.jpg


All of them include their respective mounting bolts.

The hatch and door strikers were both chromed by Cajundude (now with England Green, formerly his own shop, Gulf Coast Performance). His chrome work is superb, and these are both very quality pieces in nice to flawless shape. These also come with chromed factory (torx head) bolts.

The hood strikers are merely "ok". I believe I got these from Eckler's a long time ago, so they're typical ChromeCo low budget stuff, not in the same league as CEC or Cajundude's chromework. These also did not come with chrome hardware when I bought them, what I bought for them were stainless hex-head bolts and washers (not polished, not very shiny).

I know the door and hatch strikers cost me around $120 for each set. The hood strikers were much less than that I'm sure.

So, if you still are interested in it ALL....I'll price it like this...

6 filler caps - $150
2 door strikers & chrome bolts - $50
2 hatch strikers & chrome bolts - $50
2 hood strikers & SS bolts - $20

Total: $270 delivered to your door.

Send me a PM if still interested.

Thanks,
Tom

:cheers:

[Y2Kvert4me]

Interested in 2 door strikers & chrome bolts - $50
2 hatch strikers & chrome bolts - $50
2 hood strikers & SS bolts - $20

If you are will to split it up...
Just need a paypal addressSo you want all 3 sets of strikers? ($120) Not a problem.

Not knowing what year your car is, just make sure the hatch strikers on your coupe look like the ones pictured. The 97/98 C5s used a different style striker.

Paypal is [email protected] And these are ready to ship out Monday.

:cheers:

[ICUALL]

Yes, all three for $120. My Vette is a 2000 Coupe so should work fine...

Paypal Sent

Michael :cheers:

[Y2Kvert4me]

Paypal received, the strikers are yours.

They will go out Priority Mail Monday, so you should see a little bling in the mailbox before Christmas. :cool1:

Thanks,
Tom

:cheers:

[vsocks]

I have seen all these chrome parts when they were on the car and very nice!

Tom, any plans after you have the stock parts back on?
I have a hood sitting in my basement. :D

[Y2Kvert4me]

Tom, any plans after you have the stock parts back on?Not sure yet.

All I know is I don't show the car any more, heck, I rarely drive the car any more...so why have all that? :bilmem:




I have a hood sitting in my basement. :DYour stock one, or the new one you bought?

If the new one is on the car, post up some pics...I'd like to see it. :cool1:


:cheers:

[vsocks]

Not sure yet.

All I know is I don't show the car any more, heck, I rarely drive the car any more...so why have all that? :bilmem:



Your stock one, or the new one you bought?

If the new one is on the car, post up some pics...I'd like to see it. :cool1:


:cheers:

No, it is the new one yet....Have to get it on in spring and figure out how to paint it...pretty with carbon fiber though!

[Y2Kvert4me]

Verne, if you don't know of a good paint shop...the place I use is in Oconomowoc. They've always done a great job for me, reasonable prices. and they know how to paint Mil Yellow. :D

Bit of a drive for you, but worth it IMO. No matter where you get it painted, I would highly recommend leaving the car at the shop to insure the best match. As far as transporting the hood, you do know a guy with a pickup truck, and I know for sure a C5 hood easily fits in it. (I drove to Omaha, NB to pick mine up).

:cheers:

[1BluByU]

I would be interested in the Idler Pulley Cover. Let me know. :cheers:

[Y2Kvert4me]

I would be interested in the Idler Pulley Cover. Let me know. :cheers:I don't have an idler pulley cover.

I had the actual tensioner chrome plated. It's visible in this pic:

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/y2kvert4me-albums-my-vette-picture149-ff09engine.jpg


If interested in that, let me know...But I am out of town until Sat or Sunday and won't be able to remove it from the car to take pics until I return home.


:cheers:

[1BluByU]

I don't have an idler pulley cover.

I had the actual tensioner chrome plated. It's visible in this pic:

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/y2kvert4me-albums-my-vette-picture149-ff09engine.jpg


If interested in that, let me know...But I am out of town until Sat or Sunday and won't be able to remove it from the car to take pics until I return home.


:cheers:

Thanks for the reply but I'll pass, I have mostly covers an wish to keep it looking that way.

[2ez 2spd]

Ultra-rare chrome plated manifold cover (the Kewl version that looks like the manifold)

I was wondering how much are you going to ask for this? I want to do something with mine at some point. Your setup looks very nice.

[Y2Kvert4me]

Ultra-rare chrome plated manifold cover (the Kewl version that looks like the manifold)

I was wondering how much are you going to ask for this? I want to do something with mine at some point. Your setup looks very nice.I was going to ask $300/shipped for it.

It was $550 new, and there were only a handful of them ever made. This is THE nicest chrome piece I have on my car.

You may see some newer vendors selling a similar item for a lot less, but please realize their sprayed on "chrome-like" finish is not real chrome, this one is, and real chrome is not cheap.

It is a 2pc triple-plated plastic cover with the seam hidden under the fuel rail crossover tube. It installs easily, only requiring removing the plastic rail covers, you do not have to pull the fuel rail or injectors (unlike the 1pc style).

A couple more pics, with and without the rail covers...


http://my.execpc.com/73/F0/thimbel/headswap/DSC01764.jpg

http://my.execpc.com/73/F0/thimbel/headswap/DSC01753.jpg


If you're still thinking about it, I'd also highly suggest the chromed fuel rail to complete the look...the stock black crossover tube over this looks like crap. :D

I'd toss the rail in for an additional $100, which is also about half of what I paid for it.

PM me if interested,

Thanks,
Tom

:cheers:

[2ez 2spd]

I was going to ask $300/shipped for it.

It was $550 new, and there were only a handful of them ever made. This is THE nicest chrome piece I have on my car.

You may see some newer vendors selling a similar item for a lot less, but please realize their sprayed on "chrome-like" finish is not real chrome, this one is, and real chrome is not cheap.

It is a 2pc triple-plated plastic cover with the seam hidden under the fuel rail crossover tube. It installs easily, only requiring removing the plastic rail covers, you do not have to pull the fuel rail or injectors (unlike the 1pc style).

A couple more pics, with and without the rail covers...


http://my.execpc.com/73/F0/thimbel/headswap/DSC01764.jpg

http://my.execpc.com/73/F0/thimbel/headswap/DSC01753.jpg


If you're still thinking about it, I'd also highly suggest the chromed fuel rail to complete the look...the stock black crossover tube over this looks like crap. :D

I'd toss the rail in for an additional $100, which is also about half of what I paid for it.

PM me if interested,

Thanks,
Tom

:cheers:

Looks like very nice stuff you have and I think you are fare with your pricing too, yes I don't think it would look right w/o the fuel rails to match. money is my hold up right know I'm working on a couple of things if something comes through for me I will get in touch, thanks for the reply.

[Y2Kvert4me]

Looks like very nice stuff you have and I think you are fare with your pricing too, yes I don't think it would look right w/o the fuel rails to match. money is my hold up right know I'm working on a couple of things if something comes through for me I will get in touch, thanks for the reply.No worries.

BTW, I just noticed you have a 97, so the single line style fuel rail I have won't work on your car anyways...You need the return style rail with the two hose connections.

:cheers:

[vett04]

What u de-blingn for?

i am interested in wipers