Re: GTV bumper repair/replacement

[AlfaJGT@domain.elided]

Those stainless steel GTV bumpers are indeed becoming rare items. If they 
were going onto a Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, I suspect that there would be 
handmade replacements available, but for a twelve thousand dollar car like a 
GTV 2000, it doesn't make economic sense. There is, however a solution.
I have had a total of four stainless steel bumpers repaired and polished by a 
company here in Los Angeles. While their main business is doing plating for 
the restoration of those great old thirties classic cars such as Deusenberg 
and Packard, (Jay Leno uses their services, and their work has won many an 
award at Pebble Beach) they also do quite an excellent job on our more 
mundane Alfa Romeo stainless bumpers. 
Mine had a few dents in them along with the usual "waviness," and they when 
they were finished, they looked as good or even better than new! The cost? 
About $300 apiece, which may run a little more depending upon condition, but 
well worth the expense.
The company's name is Christensen Plating, 2455 E. 52nd, Los Angeles, CA 
90058. Telephone (323) 585-8730
Usual disclaimer, here. Just an extremely satisfied customer. BTW, when I got 
the last set polished, they were feverishly working to get a huge amount of 
last minute work done in time for Pebble Beach, but they did their very best 
in accommodating my little job. Can't ask for more than that.

Hope this is of help.
John Thompson
Sylmar, CA
1971 GTA Jr.
1974 GTV

In a message dated 3/29/2000 8:03:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:

>  The front bumper I had ordered for my 2000 GTV from Portello Works for $300
>  arrived today.  I must send it back as it is not in good condition as I had
>  expected it would be.
>  And so, once again, I am in search of a front bumper in excellent
>  condition.  If I cannot find one I will have to discuss all of this with
>  State Farm ..... a new bumper is about $1000. 
>  We can find no one in the greater Milwaukee area who will even attempt to
>  straighten my damaged bumper.  BTW, there are no creases or other awful
>  damage to my bumper, but no one will touch it as it is stainless steel.
>  I welcome any advice or experienced commentary.
>  
>  Forza
>  
>  David

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