Scott,
I'm sorry. I was going to include the link, but for some strange reason I can't find the thread... #-o
I would've liked to have the bumpers chromed, but it would be costly. However, I did think about going with "chrome paint". It also isn't a cheap process, but from what I've seen, it looks pretty good.
I will try to find that link and post it for you.
Happy New Year!
Here's a car that belonged to a former member on this site. I got some of my ideas from this car.
Jess, the rear bumper tucked without being cut on an El Camino looks good. I think because the Elky has those protrusions on the lower quarter panels.