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*FormerMember* · 10-16-2005, 03:13 PM

Ok, so I am getting ready to detail the motor, once it comes back.

Any ideas on how to make a new holley look pretty?

Paint or Powder coat?

How do you do it without bunging it up?

**N2TRUX** · 10-16-2005, 06:16 PM

Check the Holley http://www.holley.com website. They offer custom services to add lots of bling to your carb....

*FormerMember* · 10-16-2005, 08:12 PM

Thanks for the information. Problem is: I already own mine...

cduster · 10-17-2005, 12:39 AM

He is saying you can buy upgrades like chrome float bowls and stuff to pretty it up some.
They have a custom shop. check this link.http://www.holley.com/CustomSpeedShop/index.asp

ed455 · 10-17-2005, 07:46 AM

I have powder coated a couple. I won't do it for customers because of the possibility that 400 degrees will warp the throttle body. That hasn't been a problem for me but I have seen it cause problems on transmission cases.

*FormerMember* · 10-17-2005, 09:22 AM

Would you do mine? I'd forgive you if it warped

Holley says they will only do a new one, of their shelf.

**tnblazerk5** · 10-17-2005, 10:11 AM

could the paint(the stuff with the ceramic<sp? in it ) like you put on brake calipers be used on a carb ?

*FormerMember* · 10-17-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tnblazerk5

could the paint(the stuff with the ceramic<sp? in it ) like you put on brake calipers be used on a carb ?

I don't know.

heck, I didn't know there's brake fluid resistant paint for calipers?

I have to get me some of that there schtuff!

**tnblazerk5** · 10-17-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by grendel

I don't know.

heck, I didn't know there's brake fluid resistant paint for calipers?

I have to get me some of that there schtuff!

lol i didnt eather till i ask a guy at a show what he painted his calipers with and he told me lol, they got it at advance in the paint section ,if it would work on a carb they got a bunch of differant colors in it ,

tomatocity · 10-17-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tnblazerk5

lol i didnt eather till i ask a guy at a show what he painted his calipers with and he told me lol, they got it at advance in the paint section ,if it would work on a carb they got a bunch of differant colors in it ,

Advance Auto Parts right? Do you have a brand name of the paint? I have a Holley (that is expendable) that I would like to try it on along with brake calipers and master cylinder.

*FormerMember* · 10-17-2005, 10:27 AM

That may be the ticket. I need to paint four calipers, too...

**tnblazerk5** · 10-17-2005, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by grendel

That may be the ticket. I need to paint four calipers, too...

try it on a old carb and see what happinds

*FormerMember* · 10-17-2005, 10:36 AM

Hmn, I am somewhat short on old carbs. I have the qjet and intake that came off of my BBC, but I am not spending the time to clean that sucker up!

roughedup72 · 10-22-2005, 09:27 PM

yeah its at advance auto. I think the name is dupli-color caliper paint.
I used it on my 01 Trans Am ws6,1 can did four calipers.It's held up really well, only thing is, dont use the brush thats supplied with the kit. it sucks and comes apart, go ahead and buy a good hobby brush. I painted mine over a year ago and they still look pretty good except for when I cleaned them with purple power it took some of the color out but its not real noticeable,good luck.

*FormerMember* · 10-22-2005, 10:17 PM

Sweet, this would work well on my calipers and MC.

Anyone try it on a carb?

68C15 · 10-22-2005, 11:33 PM

I have tried the stuff from Eastwood. it gets all gummy from the fuel. I would go woth powder coating & then machine the surfaces true. (youd be suprised how many Holleys are warped when new)

masterbeavis · 10-23-2005, 12:24 AM

I agree with powder coating. I've seen several Holleys with un true surfaces, why do you think they use such thick gaskets??

Before you send it off, take the time to knock off the casting edges and smooth it out.

OR

Dump it and buy a Barry Grant, like the kind I have sittin on that manifold in der garage... It looks prettyyyyy.... really really PRETTY!!! THey are smooth and shiney and pretty, unlike edelbrocks and holleys that are rough and shiney.

*FormerMember* · 10-23-2005, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by masterbeavis

I agree with powder coating. I've seen several Holleys with un true surfaces, why do you think they use such thick gaskets??

Before you send it off, take the time to knock off the casting edges and smooth it out.

OR

Dump it and buy a Barry Grant, like the kind I have sittin on that manifold in der garage... It looks prettyyyyy.... really really PRETTY!!! THey are smooth and shiney and pretty, unlike edelbrocks and holleys that are rough and shiney.

So Tony, why don't you sell me that Barry Grant that you'll never use?

masterbeavis · 10-23-2005, 04:51 PM

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So Tony, why don't you sell me that Barry Grant that you'll never use?

I'll probably never use it on a 460, but it might see life again on the 5.3

Besides, this isnt a show quality piece anymore. The PO let it sit in a damp area so there was some corrosion that still shows.

*FormerMember* · 10-23-2005, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by masterbeavis

I'll probably never use it on a 460, but it might see life again on the 5.3

Besides, this isnt a show quality piece anymore. The PO let it sit in a damp area so there was some corrosion that still shows.

So let's see pics of it. Break out the Plympus and show me

Yah, how long's the 5.3 been sitting now?

masterbeavis · 10-23-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by grendel

So let's see pics of it. Break out the Olympus and show me

Yah, how long's the 5.3 been sitting now?

Heh, you know whats funny? Ive been asking for a picture of what 26 pairs of NOS D60/14b combos look like for the longest time now, you cant seem to ever find your camera after you find it again....:flipoff2:

[edit] Even as screwed up as this carb looks, it still looks 5 times better than a holley ever will brand new out of the box.

*FormerMember* · 10-23-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by masterbeavis

Heh, you know whats funny? Ive been asking for a picture of what 26 pairs of NOS D60/14b combos look like for the longest time now, you cant seem to ever find your camera after you find it again....:flipoff2:

Yah, but mine are all in wooden boxes... sitting in Boston, 36 miles away from me. You wanted a pile pic, ain't going to happen. Now ask me for a pic of something in my garage and I'll go snap one.

When you shipping me that carb? I can clean it up nicely...

masterbeavis · 10-23-2005, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by grendel

Yah, but mine are all in wooden boxes... sitting in Boston, 36 miles away from me. You wanted a pile pic, ain't going to happen. Now ask me for a pic of something in my garage and I'll go snap one.

When you shipping me that carb? I can clean it up nicely...

Look who is playing rule lawyer... Actually, I wanted any pictures at all, and besides, you drove less distance to work everyday, whats wrong with a trip in the cah to boohston, and while you are on your way, drink some corfee..... Hope you dont have any problems with your hahrt
(how can you spell that sh___tuff, friggen east coast accents...)

RPOZ11 · 10-23-2005, 05:36 PM

My experiences with Holleys is that they are very heat sensitive, beware of improper finishing of the body, and the bowls on these.
In my resto experiences, recoloring the parts is the best way, and having the shafts inspected for wear issues in that case they may need to be bushed.
I think in most populus cities there are proper plating services to correctly do this for you.

masterbeavis · 10-23-2005, 11:10 PM

julia. I will even pay for freight!!

[edit] besides, what are you going to put a 625 carb on anyways?

10-16-2005, 03:13 PM	#1
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	painting a holley Ok, so I am getting ready to detail the motor, once it comes back. Any ideas on how to make a new holley look pretty? Paint or Powder coat? How do you do it without bunging it up?

10-16-2005, 06:16 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: painting a holley Check the Holley http://www.holley.com website. They offer custom services to add lots of bling to your carb.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-16-2005 at 06:17 PM.

10-16-2005, 08:12 PM	#3
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: painting a holley Thanks for the information. Problem is: I already own mine...

10-17-2005, 12:39 AM	#4
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	Re: painting a holley He is saying you can buy upgrades like chrome float bowls and stuff to pretty it up some. They have a custom shop. check this link.http://www.holley.com/CustomSpeedShop/index.asp __________________ Good Judgment comes from experience. Most experience comes from bad judgment. Last edited by cduster; 10-17-2005 at 12:43 AM.

10-17-2005, 07:46 AM	#5
ed455 Captain Ed Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 1,241	Re: painting a holley I have powder coated a couple. I won't do it for customers because of the possibility that 400 degrees will warp the throttle body. That hasn't been a problem for me but I have seen it cause problems on transmission cases. __________________ If you ain't bleedin', you ain't workin'! 1999 C3500 LS 7.4L

10-17-2005, 09:22 AM	#6
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: painting a holley Would you do mine? I'd forgive you if it warped Holley says they will only do a new one, of their shelf.

10-17-2005, 10:11 AM	#7
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: painting a holley could the paint(the stuff with the ceramic<sp? in it ) like you put on brake calipers be used on a carb ?

10-17-2005, 10:27 AM	#11
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: painting a holley That may be the ticket. I need to paint four calipers, too...

10-17-2005, 10:36 AM	#13
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: painting a holley Hmn, I am somewhat short on old carbs. I have the qjet and intake that came off of my BBC, but I am not spending the time to clean that sucker up!

10-22-2005, 09:27 PM	#14
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: painting a holley yeah its at advance auto. I think the name is dupli-color caliper paint. I used it on my 01 Trans Am ws6,1 can did four calipers.It's held up really well, only thing is, dont use the brush thats supplied with the kit. it sucks and comes apart, go ahead and buy a good hobby brush. I painted mine over a year ago and they still look pretty good except for when I cleaned them with purple power it took some of the color out but its not real noticeable,good luck.

10-22-2005, 10:17 PM	#15
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: painting a holley Sweet, this would work well on my calipers and MC. Anyone try it on a carb?

10-22-2005, 11:33 PM	#16
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: painting a holley I have tried the stuff from Eastwood. it gets all gummy from the fuel. I would go woth powder coating & then machine the surfaces true. (youd be suprised how many Holleys are warped when new) __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-23-2005, 12:24 AM	#17
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Re: painting a holley I agree with powder coating. I've seen several Holleys with un true surfaces, why do you think they use such thick gaskets?? Before you send it off, take the time to knock off the casting edges and smooth it out. OR Dump it and buy a Barry Grant, like the kind I have sittin on that manifold in der garage... It looks prettyyyyy.... really really PRETTY!!! THey are smooth and shiney and pretty, unlike edelbrocks and holleys that are rough and shiney. __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

10-23-2005, 05:36 PM	#24
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Re: painting a holley My experiences with Holleys is that they are very heat sensitive, beware of improper finishing of the body, and the bowls on these. In my resto experiences, recoloring the parts is the best way, and having the shafts inspected for wear issues in that case they may need to be bushed. I think in most populus cities there are proper plating services to correctly do this for you. __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS Last edited by RPOZ11; 10-23-2005 at 05:37 PM.

10-23-2005, 11:10 PM	#25
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Re: painting a holley julia. I will even pay for freight!! [edit] besides, what are you going to put a 625 carb on anyways? __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess." Last edited by masterbeavis; 10-23-2005 at 11:20 PM.



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