Looking for Chrome Plater

[Ivy McNeil]

Does anyone here do Chrome Plating or know of someone who does plating, I have machined a new liner for a .40 engine and i need to get it plated.

 

TIA

Ivy McNeil

 

[Bob Finn]

I think an Aussie named Stirton does some. I know Ernie LaFluer had some done down there, and they were beautiful. I used to know several people who did it, but they have all quit.

 

[chunk t]

McNeil,

I'm not going to recommend anyone in particular, just offer a comment or two. Any plater you end up working with (unless someone here at Intlwaters steps up) is going to hit you with a mimimum lot charge ($$$), or may not even talk to you directly as John Q Public. I'd suggest seeking out a friend who is a machinist that regularly employs the services of a plater. you may be able to get your sleeve "racked" with his parts and piggy-back at a nominal charge.

ct.

 

[Bob Finn]

You really need to find someone who has experience in prepping, plating, and fitting the piston(honing), unless you plan on doing all that yourself. The chrome has to be honed or ground to finish fit and taper.

 

[Brad Christy]

Ivy,

Contact Bob Oge. He is on the US Control Line Speed team and has been doing chrome work for glow engines for about 20 years. He did a VERY nice job on the sleeves for my in-line twin I'm building.

(815) 286-3969

[email protected]

Hope this helps. Brad.

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[Ivy McNeil]

Thanks Brad

I have been looking in my local area for platers and found only motorcycle platers, I will contact Bob Oge and see if he can help me out.

Brad how is your twin coming along, I saw a photo of it a while back and was courious how you are mounting the carb.

Here is a photo of a twin I built.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ivym...nInline-1-1.jpg

Thanks Everyone

Ivy McNeil

 

[Brad Christy]

Ivy,

There are actually two carbs, one for each cylinder. They are mounted just like on the MAC's, only with four bolts instead of two.

Thanks. Brad.

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