POR-15 vs powdercoating was Re: [Chevelle-list] Motor Mounts

[Michael Pell]

To finish the frame and other parts, you should also consider powder coating. I had my frame, rear end housing, and 60 some odd pieces powdercoated for $300.  Sandblasting for all if it was $75. All in all, pretty inexpensive, and the results are awesome. I've POR-15ed a lot of stuff, and I much prefer the powdercoating. Dittos on getting the frame mounts off.  I had the body off, so that made it much simpler to get to everything.  Just take your time, and prepare to be a contortionist for a little while.  :-) Mike bhardin1 wrote: I know the feeling about doing it right Ryan. We only want to do the job once and we want to get it right. It seems I always run in to problems and end up redoing something here and there. I have to learn from my mistakes. As far as getting the frame mounts off the frame. It is a tight squeeze to get them off. But you can do it. I did it, so I know you can. It was actually harder to put them back on then it was to get them off. Everything is harder to back together then it is to tear apart. Have you found your new frame mounts yet? That was a trick too. I had to get my frame mounts from a buddy of mine that had an extra set. Good luck on finding yours. When I compared the 350 or 454 mounts to the 307 mounts, the 307 mounts were a lot taller. Are you going to do a frame off restoration? That's a big job. Once you tear it down that far it won't have any problem getting your frame mounts off and on. I have never done a frame off restoration and I have never chemical dipped a frame. But I have used POR15. I like POR15 OK on some small things. Battery trays, etc. I brushed my frame with POR15 but after looking back I probably should of sprayed it on. I think it has a think look to it and I don't like it as much. Also you have to get anything you paint real clean before you use POR15 or it won't stick. It will peal right off after it dries. That's why I like to use POR15 on small things that can be cleaned real good. If you can chemical strip your frame and spray on POR 15 you should look real good and it should stick real good too. Good luck Ryan,It sounds like you have a big project on your hands.Take your time and it will turn out real nice. Keep on Chevelleing! Brent HardinWichita Area Chevelle Owners      ----- Original Message ----- From: Ryan Langstraat To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 8:22 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Motor Mounts  Brent Thank you for your info.  I have come to the conclusion that they will have to be changed.  I was wondering what was the best way to get those off of the frame.  It looks to be difficult.  Also, I was wondering if you or anybody out there has chemical dipped their frame?  I was considering just sandblasting it but I need to do some research on both.  I have read that many people recomend using POR-15 on the cleaned frame.  Have you or anybody used it?  Do you recomend it?  Anyway, thank you for your help and sorry for so many questions but this is my first resto and I want to do it right. Thanks againRyan Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.2 - Release Date: 2/28/2005 --   I would rather live my life as if there is a God,   and die to find out there isn't, Than live my   life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is.   Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com   TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com   Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold),  ACES member #1377   Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6

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