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Author:  minime [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:39 pm ]
Post subject:  T57 front axle coating
Hello all,

I have a question concerning originality of T57 front axle coating.
On several occasions I have seen that front axles of T57's as well as all other Bugatti types were either nickel plated chromed or just polished.
In order to avoid a mistake if such a job should come up on our car I would like to know what the correct thing to do is.
I found some traces of either chrome or nickel on the steering rod as well as on some of the accessories but I haven't found any traces on the axle itself.

Thanks for your comments.

Greetings:

minime
Author:  37quest [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: T57 front axle coating
Very Interesting Question.

my humble view bellow
1) Polished- great
2) Nickeled- hmm-acceptable ish i.e. if the brightwork was nicleled in period
3) Chromed- never (not even an American would do this these days) :D apologies to my colonial cousins
Author:  minime [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 2:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: T57 front axle coating
37quest wrote:
Very Interesting Question.

my humble view bellow
1) Polished- great
2) Nickeled- hmm-acceptable ish i.e. if the brightwork was nicleled in period
3) Chromed- never (not even an American would do this these days) :D apologies to my colonial cousins


Thanks for the fast reply,

The T57 has chrome plated radiator shell as well as most of the brightwork.

minime
Author:  37quest [ Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: T57 front axle coating
I dident know that !
But then i dont currently own a touring car.Which other bugattis had chrome brightwork in period?
On a GP i think chrome looks awfull as i said my comment was based on personal taste
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