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Just sent the frame and a few parts Powder Coating Co. may receive it back this Friday or next Monday. It's really a big deal for me as I've never done this before. Picked up a few items for minor degreasing and minor rust removal so I can apply a primer and paint a few things on my own. Still tossing around a few ideas regarding breaks, steering system and suspension tweaks to make them perform better, we'll see. Exciting none the less to have turned the corner. I've learned a great deal on this project. Thanks for asking.
Having an as new looking frame in your shed will be so good , are they going to plug the threaded holes so no powder gets in there or are you just going to re-tap them.
Oh yeah the "why I'm there's" , they can get expensive
Having an as new looking frame in your shed will be so good , are they going to plug the threaded holes so no powder gets in there or are you just going to re-tap them.
Oh yeah the "why I'm there's" , they can get expensive
Hi c,
I'm still enjoying your photos as you post them!
I find it very interesting to see the chassis and running gear with the body off... but even more interesting with it all disassembled.
It would be so good to have the knowledge we gain while we're doing it right from the beginning.
Hi c,
Yes!
That's a big difference!!!
I can understand why you're pleased!
I had my frame powder coated about 20 years ago and it still seems like a good decision.
I felt the semi-gloss was a bit to glossy for the look I wanted so I sanded the whole frame to open the powder coat surface and sprayed Krylon#1613 on it. I was concerned about adhesion problems, but it still seems fine even after all these years.
Regards,
Alan
PS, I also wanted to lesson some of the 'orange peel' powder coating can display.... so sanding helped that too.
PSS, What was the cost? People often ask about that? And did they strip the frame or did you?
As I'm going through parts and having never even inspected the front calipers I was quite surprised to see what I saw today.
What could have possibly gone wrong on my 35 mile drive home a year ago after purchasing this car ? Answers I don't suspect are good now are they ?
I shake my head some times.
Hi c,
Yes!
That's a big difference!!!
I can understand why you're pleased!
I had my frame powder coated about 20 years ago and it still seems like a good decision.
I felt the semi-gloss was a bit to glossy for the look I wanted so I sanded the whole frame to open the powder coat surface and sprayed Krylon#1613 on it. I was concerned about adhesion problems, but it still seems fine even after all these years.
Regards,
Alan
PS, I also wanted to lesson some of the 'orange peel' powder coating can display.... so sanding helped that too.
PSS, What was the cost? People often ask about that? And did they strip the frame or did you?
Sorry Alan i missed your question regarding "Strip/Finish & Price"
I had the frame and 13 other parts media blasted and finished for $1200.00
Seemed to be the going rate in Los Angeles. I have to say I'm very happy with the work by the fella. Universal Powder Coating/SunValley,Ca.
Heck, Acid Dipping was $ 750 and up.
This isn't a cheap hobby for sure, but it sure is fun.
Discovered a difference in steering arms from when they were mfg. & installed.
Seems the "original" arm had a single hole for either Power Steering or Manual.
Saw these discussed on NCRS after typing in my current part(s) GM #394877 and discovering the original GM #465071 & 465072
Here is a picture(s).
Steering Arms Old issued (Tagged) and newer issued. The untagged units are from my 1970 Coupe
Mine in my 70 with PS is like the black ones, with a plug. Pretty sure the survivor/bow tie 70 LT-1 we have is the same.
No doubt. I find it interesting how GM seemed to change things sometimes with out warning. The numbers can be like a wild goose chase. Somehow I wind up going down the rabbit hole on these things.
Big day today ! Received my frame and parts back from the powder coaters. Beautiful job !
Dude Dude Dude
Fabulous job on the frame!!
Isn't it worth every penny?
I can't count the number of nights I go down to my garage and marvel at how good a powdercoated frame looks and how much time and energy is saved by going that route.
Fabulous job on the frame!!
Isn't it worth every penny?
I can't count the number of nights I go down to my garage and marvel at how good a powdercoated frame looks and how much time and energy is saved by going that route.
Yours couldn't look better
Glenn in San Diego
I'm in the ManCave now have a coffee looking at mine right now. LOL
Thanks Glenn
02-01-2018, 09:18 AM
