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pt-heine
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I've got a new (for me) '05 silver 'vert (black top)- great looking, blast to drive!! I've noticed in the club store some fun chrome additions- my favs (and fairly cheap) are in order: door handle scuff guards, chrome side spears, chrome beltline kit. My goal is to look sharp but not too flashy. Any opinions on those? Favorite 2 of the 3??
Thanks! This has been a good site for me to browse...
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Welcome pt-heine from Bristol, TN. Chrome is good... but I've never been a fan of the door handle scuff guards (just my opinion). I've been considering the chrome spears for my convertible (I had them on the 01). You might consider a chrome "shorty" antenna and bezel too!
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 Hello and welcome to the PTCC and Cruising from Mike and Ginny Casabianca of Yonkers N.Y.The place to get chrome items is from Maggie at race and street www.raceandstreet.com .Her prices are definately the lowest and most items come with free shipping and handling.Also go into EBay and use PT Cruiser Chrome as the search title.Using these two places you will save alot of $$$ on the items you like.As you shop around you will find this to be true.And remember once the Mod Bug hits you it is a terminal illness.No sence in fighting it just go with the flow.I have been Moddng my PT for close to 4 years and still going.If you go to the webshot link in this post you can look at my PT to see how I have chromed my PT and it may give you some ideas.God Bless You and yours and Blessed Cruising.Peace Out.
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His: 2001 Black LE with Auto Transmission, BullDog Signs Flames, WeatherTec wind deflectors, cargo area mat, PT trash can, PT valve stem caps and Dart's coldair intake, chrome tail and headlight bezels, chrome bumper inserts, chrome license plate pillow, chrome fender trim, 1940's retro chrome on front and back fenders, door spears, chrome hatch door trim, chrome gas door, brushed chrome door sills, billet door pins, custom "BlueHaze" dash mat, MRK Group lugnut covers, dome light trim, etc. and the chrome goes on......
Hers: 2003 Patriot Blue Woody with Automatic Transmission, Bulldog Signs Eeyore, Cargo area mat, WeatherTec wind deflectors, PT valve stem caps, PT trash can, "BlueHaze" custom dash mat, and chrome tailpipe extension, "Old School" wood shifter knob, wood and chrome door pins, MRK Group interior knob and switch covers, door surrounds, and dome light trim, chrome door surround trim, white eeyore window decals, smoothie hub cap, wood eeyore plaques ....and the Wood goes on
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You can also try ptwarehouse.com.. Not only do they sell PT stuff but they are club members and they cruise with us.. Now if you want to get something different .I bought a spare fuel door and sent it out to be chrome plated. Looks very nice and there aren't many around if any. I had it done to my 01 and now the 06 Convertible. Not cheap ,but well worth it.
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I've got a new (for me) '05 silver 'vert (black top)- great looking, blast to drive!! I've noticed in the club store some fun chrome additions- my favs (and fairly cheap) are in order: door handle scuff guards, chrome side spears, chrome beltline kit. My goal is to look sharp but not too flashy. Any opinions on those? Favorite 2 of the 3??
Thanks! This has been a good site for me to browse...
We must have similar tastes! I have a silver '05 vert, and I've added the beltline kit, chrome fuel door, and the trunk lid scuff guard. I will be ordering the chrome side spears in about a week, then I'll be done chromin' the outside. The engine bay is next! Oh yeah, the chrome antenna base looks very nice. Don't bother with a shorty antenna, though. Just cut the stock antenna down to about 18". Looks a LOT nicer, and still picks up all stations as clear as before.
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pt-heine
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Posted: Jun 13, 2006, 7:13 PM
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Cool! I'd love to see it once you've got the spears on. In the opposite direction- I just saw a silver cruiser with a black bumper- took on more of a rugged look. I wasn't close enough to see if that was aftermarket. Any ideas? ...so, you're not doing the side scuff guards? Curious why not?
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RTMac
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Posted: Jun 15, 2006, 5:44 PM
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All older PT's had black bumpers. It was only recently (can a PT trivia buff tell us?) that they painted the bumpers to match the color of the car.
I'm not sure what you mean by 'scuff guards'.
I think I'm just about at the perfect balance (for me) for chrome. Just enough to be flashy, not too much to be tacky.
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With chrome, less is more. Grile & bumpers, remove the rest & add a little pin striping.
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silvereagle
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Has anyone seen the chrome trim that goes around the top of the body on a convertible? I saw a place that has them in Europe but there kind of pricy and The waiting period to get them is awful.I'd reather deal with someone in the States or get an Original set chrome plated.
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RTMac
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I'd like to find out about this as well. I saw a vert with this trim and it really caught my eye. But since then I haven't seen them offered on any Web site or catalog.
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You can get the chrome convertible thing on ebay, but the guy wants over $300 for it. Sure does look nice though. I haven't seen it on any US PT Cruiser web sites. I have an "05" Inferno Red GT convertible with 4-1 lake pipes (not hooked up-illegal in CT!!), chrome beltline kit, chrome door handle protectors, chrome antenna ring, 59 caddy tail lights, chrome headlight and taillight surrounds and all sorts of chrome interior stuff. I like the idea about getting an original gas tank door chrome plated. To whomever posted that, how much did it cost to have it plated? I don't like the stick-on cover that is available for the convertible, but getting the original chromed sounds like a good idea, as long as I don't have to refi the house to do it.
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RTMac
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... I like the idea about getting an original gas tank door chrome plated. To whomever posted that, how much did it cost to have it plated? I don't like the stick-on cover that is available for the convertible, but getting the original chromed sounds like a good idea, as long as I don't have to refi the house to do it.
I didn't post about getting one chromed, but you can just buy a replacement chrome door. I bought one and I love it. It looks like they just chromed original doors. The cable tang is even there!
They cost $89 and you cag get one at http://www.cruisermotorsports.com/ChromeAccessories.html
(Note: it is BELOW the cheaper door cover version.)
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Just got the ABS 3M version of the gas cap to place on my PT convert. Got it off of ebay for 23 bucks including shipping. I have not added anything to the exterior of my PT, but I saw a purple convert the other day with this gas cap cover and it looked great. There is no full replacement door cover for the convertible anywhere, just the stick on 3M item is around. I really want the real door with the CRUISER name engraved on it, but till they make one I will have to deal with the sticky one.
Next I am on the fence about adding these port holes...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-02-03-04-05-CHRYSLER-PT-CRUISER-UNIV-PORT-HOLES_W0QQitemZ250004430800QQihZ015QQcategoryZ33654QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Then I am looking to get this http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/169279784.html dual exhaust, used and is a BTG! Point is there ar bargains out there so be wary, research and SAVE!
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RTMac
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JThere is no full replacement door cover for the convertible anywhere, just the stick on 3M item is around.
There isn't? Huh. Then what do I have on my convertible?
Check the link and follow the instructions and you'll find one.
Oh, I was wrong about the price. It's now only $79.
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... I like the idea about getting an original gas tank door chrome plated. To whomever posted that, how much did it cost to have it plated? I don't like the stick-on cover that is available for the convertible, but getting the original chromed sounds like a good idea, as long as I don't have to refi the house to do it.
I didn't post about getting one chromed, but you can just buy a replacement chrome door. I bought one and I love it. It looks like they just chromed original doors. The cable tang is even there!
They cost $89 and you cag get one at http://www.cruisermotorsports.com/ChromeAccessories.html
(Note: it is BELOW the cheaper door cover version.)
I bought an original door cover from Chrysler. $34.00 sent it to Pauls chrome plating in Evans City Pa. There number is 800-245-8679 Cost me $100.00 plus shipping. Now this is my second one ,first from pauls .They did a great job. and it looks like part of the car. It's on an 06 Convertible. It may seem pricy ,but it's well worth it.
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What the heck are you folks talking about. First you forgot to post the link to this elusive and fully attachable CHROMES gas cap door for the Pt convertible...the link posted in the next message above mine, links to the 3M stick on, and this person sent a stock door into a shop to be CHROMED, why wouldn't he had purchsed the one you speak of for a much cheaper price then>?
Please send the link from which you purchased the full chrome gas door for the convertible, I would love to have that instead of the stick on one.
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RTMac
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What the heck are you folks talking about. First you forgot to post the link to this elusive and fully attachable CHROMES gas cap door for the Pt convertible...the link posted in the next message above mine, links to the 3M stick on, and this person sent a stock door into a shop to be CHROMED, why wouldn't he had purchsed the one you speak of for a much cheaper price then>?
Please send the link from which you purchased the full chrome gas door for the convertible, I would love to have that instead of the stick on one.
Ooops! A big apology from me!
I just visited the cruisermotorsports Web site again, and the chrome door for the convertible is no longer listed! This is the place I bought mine, so they must have dropped it from their lineup. I sent them an email asking about it. I'll let you know what they say.
And I'll post a photo of mine so you don't think I'm some nut case!
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I see, all making sense now...I was just losing it thinking I bought this silly stick on thing whilst a real replacement was out there. I did see your PT with the chromed door a few posts back, I just assumed you sent it out for chroming via a body shop.
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RTMac
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Cool! I'd love to see it once you've got the spears on. In the opposite direction- I just saw a silver cruiser with a black bumper- took on more of a rugged look. I wasn't close enough to see if that was aftermarket. Any ideas? ...so, you're not doing the side scuff guards? Curious why not?
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Here's a photo after putting the chrome spears on. 
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RTMac
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I see, all making sense now...I was just losing it thinking I bought this silly stick on thing whilst a real replacement was out there. I did see your PT with the chromed door a few posts back, I just assumed you sent it out for chroming via a body shop.
Much thx
I just pulled out the invoice for the chrome fuel door just to confirm I got it at Cruiser Motor Sports and yep, that's where I got it. $79 plus shipping. I'm surprised it's not on their site anymore because they were the only place I ever found that sold them.
They're in California. Here's their number if you want to call about them and ask about it: 951-924-5883.
Here's a photo of the front and back of the door.
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Wow thanks for the number, but I got my stick on one and think it looks great! If it ever falls of or causes an problem I'll know where to find a real replacement. I like the way the stick on looks. Yours is very slick indeed. I wonder why the stopped selling it cause I cannot find any others bu the stick on on fro the convertible.
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Is that a Borla or BTG dual exhaust on your Silver demon?
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Is that a Borla or BTG dual exhaust on your Silver demon?
That's the Mopar/Borla exhaust. I picked it up from Hayes Speedshop. Excellent deals and customer service there!
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For anyone still looking for the chrome fuel door from Cruiser Motor Sports, I got this reply to my email message:
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Hello Robert, On the Chrome fuel door for the convertible, yes we still have it we just had to take it off the site temporary to fix the link on it. If you would like one we can send you a Paypal bil via email for it. We would need to know your full name and where it would be shipped to. Thanks again for writing us Mitch Geriminsky
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