Installing the side chrome trim. Drilling my fine paint!!

It is always a bit scary to drill through a nice finish.  This car was painted when I got it, and the replacement door and right fender panel didn't have the trim holes drilled. I was able to locate a set of trim that needed re-chroming.  I had some trouble locating a chromer I could afford, so it took awhile but looks good now.

Here are pictures of the process:

I was able to use the existing left hand fender holes
as a template for the right side. 

Then I used tape, the chrome piece and a level to
mark for the door trim. I used a 1/8" pilot hole and then
a tapered bit to match the hole sizes needed.

Looks good in the garage.

Outside views on a rare sunny day.

We have had clouds and fog lately, so glad to see the sun.

And the boot chrome:

Chrome side spears and trunk chrome.

I had trouble finding a chrome plater to re-do the side spears and the boot chrome.  I had some very expensive quotes and then found North West Chrome in New Plymouth, Idaho.  They were previously located in Fruitland and were closed for two or three years while they relocated.

They did a good job, the pot metal substrate was very corroded and pitted.

Before pictures:

After their magic: