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rmmchl

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threshold aluminum (chrome)
« on: March 07, 2011, 23:23:48 »
when replacing my carpet, I was thinking on polishing , or even replacing the threshold chrome, located on top of the rocker shelf, at each door . ( the carpet tucks into a slot in it) It gets pretty scuffed and dented up over the years. Are these still available, and does anyone have any idea the going price per each one?
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Re: threshold aluminum (chrome)
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2011, 00:26:56 »
That stuff is readily available. Figure on close too 900 clams for all four pieces. Maybe 800 if you find somone with NOS.
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Re: threshold aluminum (chrome)
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2011, 01:08:32 »
Here are some part numbers for the pieces. These are on the Classic parts web site

Designation Part number Price excl.      VAT Price incl.  19% VAT 
COVER RAIL,FLOOR A1136860136       95.38 Euro      113.50 Euro   
COVER RAIL,FLOOR A1136860236       95.38 Euro      113.50 Euro   
COVER RAIL,FLOOR A1136860336       171.33 Euro     203.88 Euro   
COVER,DOOR SILL A1136860380        22.00 Euro        26.18 Euro   
COVER RAIL,FLOOR A1136860436     171.33 Euro      203.88 Euro   
COVER,DOOR SILL A1136860480       22.22 Euro        26.44 Euro   
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Re: threshold aluminum (chrome)
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2011, 04:48:11 »
Mine were likewise dented and scratched.  Once I saw the prices for the new replacement pieces, I decided to go to "Plan B" which was to take the parts to a metal plating shop.  They straightened out the dents and polished away the scratches for about $200.00 total. The look was not perfect but completely satisfactory.  For $700.00 in savings I can live with slightly less than perfect.