That's pot metal . I've gotten estimates from $1200-$2200 from the outfit in PA that advertises a lot .. DL
That is who I used for all of my chrome plating. But, they are also only an hour drive from me so it was very handy. They did great work. I think they are on the board http://www.chromeplatingin.com/ Old thread...http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?236669-Rechroming-process-Pics-and-details&highlight= Troy