What was originally chromed?

[Jdflyer]

Does anyone have a list of what the different finishes where on different parts of the car? Specifically chrome vs polished. Thanks

[SLOroadster]

The stainless stuff was either polished or brushed, the chrome was chrome. Some of the chrome on the interior was painted silver (I think all the gauge surrounds on the early cars were silver painted chrome.) The wing windows on the later cars were chrome that was painted silver on the inside as well.

Will

[greydog]

Man-I'd think that would be a long, tough list to compile. Basically, anything that wasn't plastic, upholstered or painted was either plated (of some sort), bare metal (like aluminum engine parts) or polished. In addition, the finishes on some of the parts changed over the years and on a few, even from year to year. Big job to make a list like that.
If there are specific parts you're not certain of, it might be easier to ask about those specifically.

Dan

[pebbles]

The stainless stuff was either polished or brushed, the chrome was chrome. Some of the chrome on the interior was painted silver (I think all the gauge surrounds on the early cars were silver painted chrome.) The wing windows on the later cars were chrome that was painted silver on the inside as well.

Will

Ive never seen rust on a late wing window frame. My $ is on stainless.

[pebbles]

Does anyone have a list of what the different finishes where on different parts of the car? Specifically chrome vs polished. Thanks

Varies for different years, (early vs late). Early cars exhibit more chrome. Late cars less. Two lists required .).)
Maybe 4 lists (1600/2000 as the 2L grille is a mix of chrome and stainless.
67.5 wing window levers were not chrome.

Chrome;
License lights
Bumpers
Headlight rings
Tail lights
Front turn signal lense surrounds
Hubcaps
1600 grille
Hood letters
1600/2000 badges.
Windshield squirter nozzles. 67.5 are not.
Shifter
Interior door release lever. 67.5 are not.
Outside door handle

[C.Costine]

Directional light stalk, trunk handle, wiper pivot sleeve

[sports imports]

chromed items
low windshield glass frame surround
low windshield lower corner piece on frame
1500 soft top bows
low windshield instrument rings 65-66-67
low windshield outer door handles
high windshield outer door handles
reflectors

high windshield non opening vent windows chrome-I have lots of rusty ones

stainless items
toggle switch plate 3 hole and 4 hole
side mouldings 1500-1600-2000
2000 grille centre piece 3 bar (2 painted black one bare)
twisties and posties brass with stainless finish?????(ever try to fish out a dropped nut with a magnet??)

Ross
sports imports

[GoldHawg]

Was the center Datsun grill chromed? It isn't magnetic, so I think it is stainless, but as I polish it out I still have very minor pitting in it. Was it originally chromed? How do most people get these restored?

[spl310]

Chromed pot metal