67 Headlight Knob

[Mario Boni #36680]

The plastic chrome on my 67 headlight knob is flaking. Is there any way to "replate" this part or do I need to replace it? Are repros made of plastic like the originals? I read somewhere that repros are made of metal...if so I'll keep my original, even with the missing chrome. Thanks.

[Jack H.]

Re: 67 Headlight Knob

Nobody makes a 'correct' reproduction knob. All are 'improved' pot metal based. You can try and find a plater who will do chrome over plastic (specialty area).

But, it's easier to go out and get a correct original by stalking your local scrap yard. Same knob used in Chevy passenger cars....

[Brandon K.]

Re: 67 Headlight Knob

Jack, can you tell me which of the knobs were originally plastic and are now made of metal? (Headlight, lighter.....what else?)

I know that there are people who advertise in Hemmings who do the plastic chroming and I'd rather save my old knobs unless there are good repro's available.

Brandon

[Mario Boni #36680]

Re: 67 Headlight Knob

Thanks, I wasn't aware that the knob was also used on passenger cars.