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phantom photon:
Just about to start on this Firebird. The chrome is fairly pitted at the bottom bracket and rear brake bridge. The decal on the frame itself are pretty good and complete but the ones on the forks are knackered. The way I look at it I have 3 options:

1) Clean the frame up as best as possible with oxalic acid etc and leave decals as is (i.e. a survivor).
2) Get frame re-chromed - only problem is black and gold decals are not available to replace.
3) Get frame powdered in a yet to be decided colour and make up some custom decals and do a custom build.

Ideally I would like to get the frame back to original with original decals but realise that's not an option  :(

gmac:
It's always an option, just depends how much you want to spend. You can get the decals reproduced, but would be expensive

oberonspacefruit:
survivor.

there are LOADS of re finished firebirds about.

harris:
leave it as it is put some genuine parts on that will do.

Stodgy:
Autosol, elbow grease and leave it original IMO. But you do what will make you happy - don't build for other people!

 :daumenhoch:

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