Frame weight, methods for a mobile frame & powder coat

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This frame is for a SWB. For what it's worth, I live in a dry climate. :


I'm second guessing my plan to spray the frame and stripping it the hard way, in favor of having it sandblasted, and possibly powder coated. If it's powder coated then obviously the frame must be mobile.

What do you figure a SWB frame weighs, with or without the engine & transmission cross members removed?

Ideas for transferring a frame, both dollies of some sort and trailer? I don't have the capacity to build out of metal. Near as I can tell, I could do this with just furniture dollies.


I'm contemplating having parts that were black satin (e.g., brackets, core support) and black phosphate (e.g., hood hinges & latch) powder coated. I've only read two downsides to powder coating. One is if scratched, you have the option to ignore it or do it over. The other is separation, from I believe sharp edges and such. Have you guys experienced this separation? Seems say a hood hinge and spring might be the worst offenders, but I see many are powder coated.

Other than that seems powder coat is a great way to go. Saves time, looks amazing, and really, it doesn't appear to be much more expensive than paint. You could argue less expensive.


Thank you