I think you guys are just caught in a time warp with your compulsive-obsessive chrome fantasies, it's all very fifties/early sixties to me, sharkfin Buicks and ice cream parlors, commie threat, girls with either beehives or pony tails and they are all called Mary Lou. Reminds me of that Film "Pleasantville" a few years back (great film btw).
Rather cute and touchingly demented you are in other words! As long as general lack of chrome is the one great concern in your life, I'm happy for you.