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RON WOODGEARD · 01-03-2003, 01:21 AM

Well after seeing the post on M/T valve covers, I remembered I had a set of them behind my shed that have been in the weather for the past at least 10 years. I bought them when my youngest daughter was 3 and she's 30 now. So I dug them out and just finished putting a new coat of "Krinkle Black" paint on them, and my old K&N airfilter top.
When I paint Krinkle or wrinkle paint, I clean the item up real good and put it in the oven and heat to about 175 degrees. Then I shoot a coat of paint on them, I do that three more times, then put them in the oven again at 200 degrees. (this stinks, real bad, make sure Momma is gone

) I then "Cure" the paint until it's dry to the touch, Then pull them out and before they cool, Scrape the paint off of the high spots where you don't want it. ( butter knife works great) And finally run some sand paper over the spots you removed the paint from, rough to smooth for that satin finish.
These were originally polished, but the Elcamino they were on was hit broadside, breaking the battery and spraying battery acid all over them, they were permanently "etched" So paint was the only way to go.

RON

RON WOODGEARD · 01-03-2003, 01:24 AM

Another view.

**breeh** · 01-03-2003, 01:29 AM

Wow, nice job. Those look great!

junkyardjohn · 01-03-2003, 01:55 AM

THEY LOOK GREAT RON . JUST FOR THE RECORD.. FOR US GUYS BETWEEN 45 & 60 " FEELING NOSTAGIC " ALSO MEANS WE'RE GETTING TO BE OLD FARTS.

WHO WOUD'VE EVER DREAMED THIS DAY WOULD COME???

Hooter · 01-03-2003, 02:59 AM

I have a set of those. Nice to see that they are back in style again!

BUXMAN66 · 01-03-2003, 04:18 AM

good job ron! got a set myself!

RED72blazer · 01-03-2003, 04:51 AM

I have a set like that on my blazer. They don't look that nice, but you got me thinkin...

ChevLoRay · 01-03-2003, 10:46 AM

Old Farts????? I'll have you know I'm not OLD! Okay, maybe I do have gas every now and then....but, I'm NOT OLD! Nostalgic, maybe....

Hey, they look good. I like Wrinkle paint, and I am aware of the odor. Maybe I'll get mama a new oven and take her old one and put it in the garage where I can use it to for my automotive hobby. Yeah, that's the ticket. Wrinkle paint. Baked-on finishes. Powder coating.

RON WOODGEARD · 01-03-2003, 12:26 PM

John,

This "old boy" just turned 21 ( in my mind anyways) just cause the body's 50, it's just along for the ride anyway........Aren't these old trucks and my Radio Control stuff, just Big Boy Toys???? An extension of my Chilhood ?????

Chevloray,

You got the right idea, An oven all of your own to play with, And no Apple Pies.

Thanks for the compliment guys,
But it really is easy to do,If this were summer I wouldn't need the oven here on the desert, If I set these out in the Sun in July, You wouldn't be able to touch them.

Hey, If this old stuff is getting worth so much, Why aren't we??????!!!!@@@@@????????

RON

Longhorn Man · 01-03-2003, 01:12 PM

An oven in the shop is god when you are trying to press somethign in place. (braring races) just toss the hub in the oven for 15 min, and then the race will go in easier. If you have a freezer to toss the race in for that 15 min, it will almost fall into place when you go to put it all together.
Ron, that does look sharp. You thought about polishing the raised parts of the fins and lettering?

progress · 01-03-2003, 01:32 PM

Got a set on my 283...guess I am going to have to pull and polish them too...thanks for the inspiration!

01-03-2003, 01:21 AM	#1
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Feeling nostalgic >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Well after seeing the post on M/T valve covers, I remembered I had a set of them behind my shed that have been in the weather for the past at least 10 years. I bought them when my youngest daughter was 3 and she's 30 now. So I dug them out and just finished putting a new coat of "Krinkle Black" paint on them, and my old K&N airfilter top. When I paint Krinkle or wrinkle paint, I clean the item up real good and put it in the oven and heat to about 175 degrees. Then I shoot a coat of paint on them, I do that three more times, then put them in the oven again at 200 degrees. (this stinks, real bad, make sure Momma is gone ) I then "Cure" the paint until it's dry to the touch, Then pull them out and before they cool, Scrape the paint off of the high spots where you don't want it. ( butter knife works great) And finally run some sand paper over the spots you removed the paint from, rough to smooth for that satin finish. These were originally polished, but the Elcamino they were on was hit broadside, breaking the battery and spraying battery acid all over them, they were permanently "etched" So paint was the only way to go. RON Attached Images

01-03-2003, 01:24 AM	#2
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Another view. Attached Images

01-03-2003, 01:29 AM	#3
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Wow, nice job. Those look great! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

01-03-2003, 01:55 AM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	THEY LOOK GREAT RON . JUST FOR THE RECORD.. FOR US GUYS BETWEEN 45 & 60 " FEELING NOSTAGIC " ALSO MEANS WE'RE GETTING TO BE OLD FARTS. WHO WOUD'VE EVER DREAMED THIS DAY WOULD COME??? __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

01-03-2003, 02:59 AM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I have a set of those. Nice to see that they are back in style again! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-03-2003, 04:18 AM	#6
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	good job ron! got a set myself! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

01-03-2003, 04:51 AM	#7
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	I have a set like that on my blazer. They don't look that nice, but you got me thinkin... __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

01-03-2003, 10:46 AM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Old Farts????? I'll have you know I'm not OLD! Okay, maybe I do have gas every now and then....but, I'm NOT OLD! Nostalgic, maybe.... Hey, they look good. I like Wrinkle paint, and I am aware of the odor. Maybe I'll get mama a new oven and take her old one and put it in the garage where I can use it to for my automotive hobby. Yeah, that's the ticket. Wrinkle paint. Baked-on finishes. Powder coating. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-03-2003, 12:26 PM	#9
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	John, This "old boy" just turned 21 ( in my mind anyways) just cause the body's 50, it's just along for the ride anyway........Aren't these old trucks and my Radio Control stuff, just Big Boy Toys???? An extension of my Chilhood ????? Chevloray, You got the right idea, An oven all of your own to play with, And no Apple Pies. Thanks for the compliment guys, But it really is easy to do,If this were summer I wouldn't need the oven here on the desert, If I set these out in the Sun in July, You wouldn't be able to touch them. Hey, If this old stuff is getting worth so much, Why aren't we??????!!!!@@@@@???????? RON

01-03-2003, 01:12 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	An oven in the shop is god when you are trying to press somethign in place. (braring races) just toss the hub in the oven for 15 min, and then the race will go in easier. If you have a freezer to toss the race in for that 15 min, it will almost fall into place when you go to put it all together. Ron, that does look sharp. You thought about polishing the raised parts of the fins and lettering?

01-03-2003, 01:32 PM	#11
progress Gotta luv a clean shave Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 226	Got a set on my 283...guess I am going to have to pull and polish them too...thanks for the inspiration! __________________ Welding while you wait...you can help if you like and it...might even save you a little as long as you don't mess things up! We make house calls too...just like the old days!



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