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What was chromed

PostPosted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:52 am
by stans48s
On a 1948 what was chromed? I think only a few items are chromed, am I missing anything? Handle bars, head light rim, wheel rims (optional). Plating shop is some distance away, don't want to make two trips. Stan

Re: What was chromed

PostPosted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:14 pm
by Mutt
1948 model chrome pieces
Handlebars were black on all 48 models No chrome option that year. Chrome was optional on the handlebars 49 and later.
Rims were black on 48 model with a chrome option.
The head lamp bezel is not chrome, just stainless steel.
The ignition switch cover and lid are chromed.
The Schrader valve stem large nuts are nickle plated,
Speedo bezel is chrome plated.
Speedo mounting screws are chrome plated.