Mr. G hisself was whining about doing the chrome plating way back in the 90's when I was buying bezels for my 64 Belvedere. I used to save all my armrest bases and turn them in as cores to them before anybody was repopping them, to offset the cost of bezels. He matter of factly stated that he didn't care for the chrome plating division of his business and wished he never got into it. He also stated that he hated the Nats and wouldn't be returning because of the long ride, the heat, and mostly dealing with the bezel issues. He didn't like taking in anything that was broken, and was quite crabby about giving core prices on anything less than a perfect core.
I also remember the line for the bezels, waiting in the heat, and receiving crabby service when you finally did get to talk to him, or his equally crabby kid!!! Geof
