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383 Stroker · 10-22-2002, 11:12 AM

I had my intake powder coated chrome. Here is a picture.

383 Stroker · 10-22-2002, 11:52 AM

I also had the alternator and pulleys powder coated.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-22-2002, 12:09 PM

What did it run ya to get the intake done? Looks great.

Smooth68 · 10-22-2002, 12:47 PM

Sweet! How does powder coated part hold up to heat? I know they are baked on during the coating process but I've never heard anything about the long term durability of pc when exposed to heat all the time. Btw - Nice ride! Love those videos.

*Randy70C-10* · 10-22-2002, 01:19 PM

Nice!

**COBALT** · 10-22-2002, 01:56 PM

Yeah, that does look pretty good. New manifold right? How did you prep it since you didn't have it sandblasted?

...and about heat that's a good question. I used some high-temp primer and paint on my manifold from NAPA and it didn't hold up. It's flaking loose at the heat risers. It would suck to have hunks of powder loose their adhesion.

383 Stroker · 10-22-2002, 03:29 PM

Yukon Jack, a friend did it and he hasn't given me the bill yet.

ProSt68Trk, It's suppose to hold up good to heat.

COBALT, the intake is 8 years old, he beed blasted it.

Crank · 10-22-2002, 03:43 PM

Wow! Those pictures look great! Your engine compartment has to look the best(sorry guys) I love your truck. Also, did your friend do it in an oven or does he work at a shop. What is bead blasting, I don't know what that is. Also, is there any like at home kits you can do your own detail powdercoating in an extra oven? I think I've heard of this before, but not positive. Looks great man.
Brandon

383 Stroker · 10-22-2002, 04:32 PM

Brabra, he baked it in a regular oven like you would have at home. Beed blasting is like sand blasting, but less abrasive. He has a blast cabinet. www.eastwoodco.com and www.harborfreight.com sale at home kits.

Stepside · 10-22-2002, 05:38 PM

Looks Great!! Is that a # 300-36 Holley intake? Sweet intakes. A very close copy of the original '70 LT1. ( I have both

)

383 Stroker · 10-22-2002, 05:56 PM

Stepside, yeah it is the 300-36 Holley intake.

383 Stroker · 10-22-2002, 07:44 PM

Here is another picture of the intake.

busterwivell · 10-22-2002, 09:48 PM

I have the Eastwood powder coating system in my garage. Also have a blasting cabinet and an old electric oven. Love powdercoating, it's cheap and less messy than painting. Decided to look into the it when got a quote of $100.00 to powder coat 4 coil springs locally. Once you have the system set up, you;ll love it. It's also a great way to do trade outs with others.

minibike · 10-22-2002, 10:56 PM

Did he put a clear coat over the chrome? It will dull it slightly, but if you don't clear coat, it will oxidize and turn to a gray color. I learned this the hard way, in case you are wondering!

**PICKMUP** · 10-23-2002, 12:29 AM

I have been PCing intakes for years, because they clean up so much nicer that just aluminum. I have trouble with the center heat runner burning off. I understand the Corvette guys (remember, they have more money, than sense) are cerama chroming (jet hot) the intake before PCing them the original color...just so the centers won't burn off! Any one know a simpler way to keep PC on the heat risers?

10-22-2002, 11:12 AM	#1
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Had my Intake Powder Coated I had my intake powder coated chrome. Here is a picture. Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

10-22-2002, 11:52 AM	#2
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	I also had the alternator and pulleys powder coated. Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

10-22-2002, 12:09 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	What did it run ya to get the intake done? Looks great. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-22-2002, 12:47 PM	#4
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Sweet! How does powder coated part hold up to heat? I know they are baked on during the coating process but I've never heard anything about the long term durability of pc when exposed to heat all the time. Btw - Nice ride! Love those videos. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

10-22-2002, 01:56 PM	#6
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Yeah, that does look pretty good. New manifold right? How did you prep it since you didn't have it sandblasted? ...and about heat that's a good question. I used some high-temp primer and paint on my manifold from NAPA and it didn't hold up. It's flaking loose at the heat risers. It would suck to have hunks of powder loose their adhesion. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-22-2002, 01:19 PM	#5
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Nice!

10-22-2002, 03:29 PM	#7
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Yukon Jack, a friend did it and he hasn't given me the bill yet. ProSt68Trk, It's suppose to hold up good to heat. COBALT, the intake is 8 years old, he beed blasted it. __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

10-22-2002, 03:43 PM	#8
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Wow! Those pictures look great! Your engine compartment has to look the best(sorry guys) I love your truck. Also, did your friend do it in an oven or does he work at a shop. What is bead blasting, I don't know what that is. Also, is there any like at home kits you can do your own detail powdercoating in an extra oven? I think I've heard of this before, but not positive. Looks great man. Brandon

10-22-2002, 04:32 PM	#9
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Brabra, he baked it in a regular oven like you would have at home. Beed blasting is like sand blasting, but less abrasive. He has a blast cabinet. www.eastwoodco.com and www.harborfreight.com sale at home kits. __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

10-22-2002, 05:38 PM	#10
Stepside Gasser Join Date: May 2000 Location: Thomasville,NC USA Posts: 456	Looks Great!! Is that a # 300-36 Holley intake? Sweet intakes. A very close copy of the original '70 LT1. ( I have both ) __________________ :thud 70 sstep tubbed, Muncie, double hump, snowflake,

10-22-2002, 05:56 PM	#11
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Stepside, yeah it is the 300-36 Holley intake. __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

10-22-2002, 07:44 PM	#12
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Here is another picture of the intake. Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

10-22-2002, 09:48 PM	#13
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I have the Eastwood powder coating system in my garage. Also have a blasting cabinet and an old electric oven. Love powdercoating, it's cheap and less messy than painting. Decided to look into the it when got a quote of $100.00 to powder coat 4 coil springs locally. Once you have the system set up, you;ll love it. It's also a great way to do trade outs with others. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

10-22-2002, 10:56 PM	#14
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Did he put a clear coat over the chrome? It will dull it slightly, but if you don't clear coat, it will oxidize and turn to a gray color. I learned this the hard way, in case you are wondering! __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

10-23-2002, 12:29 AM	#15
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Burns off I have been PCing intakes for years, because they clean up so much nicer that just aluminum. I have trouble with the center heat runner burning off. I understand the Corvette guys (remember, they have more money, than sense) are cerama chroming (jet hot) the intake before PCing them the original color...just so the centers won't burn off! Any one know a simpler way to keep PC on the heat risers? __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170



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