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Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 9:27
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Subject: POR-15 vs powdercoating was Re:
[Chevelle-list] Motor Mounts
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
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Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 8:22
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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
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