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rn2fine · 04-25-2004, 03:42 PM

Aaahhhh !!!! There is nothing more satisfying than painting something with Chevy orange. Recently replaced heads and decided to try the new Edelbrock EPS manifold. Edelbrock is doing something new with their manifolds. They are putting a USA logo on them. I know that it sounds weird for me to post a message just because of a sticker. I remeber years ago when stores, like WalMart for example, used to make a big deal about selling products made in the USA. What ever happened to that pride and enthusiasm? Most stores and manufacturers don't do that anymore and just about everything they sell is not made in the USA. So its kinda nice to see someone like Edelbrock doing it. Oh, well, I'll get off my soapbox and stop preaching now.

rn2fine · 04-25-2004, 03:44 PM

Here is pic of logo:

72shadetree · 04-25-2004, 04:40 PM

looks great

Sweet72 · 04-25-2004, 05:49 PM

Chevy Orange...Who say's it's a boring color? Looks great man, can't wait to get my engine "together" and paint it Chevy Orange!

Johnny Outdoors · 04-25-2004, 05:58 PM

LOOKS GREAT
THE PAINT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS PUT ON POWDER COATED
NICE

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-25-2004, 07:20 PM

Look's damn good !!!!!!

toms68cst · 04-25-2004, 11:34 PM

Wal-Mart used to have a "Made in the USA" campaign. They ended it when everyone figured out that most of the stuff they sell is really made over seas.

Nice paint job BTW!

Virginia72SWB4X4 · 04-26-2004, 07:54 PM

Looks great! I agree with you made in the USA is somethig to take pride in.

71Chevy4-speed · 04-26-2004, 11:05 PM

sweet paint job. Thats one of the things that appealed to my about edelbrock. Made in the USA and proud to say it.

71-longbed · 04-27-2004, 02:42 AM

what brand of paint did you use ??

75-K5 · 04-27-2004, 03:10 AM

Hopefully it doesn't mean USA, Japan

(or does that city still exist?)

rn2fine · 04-27-2004, 11:15 AM

I used Dupli Color Brand engine spray paint available at a local auto parts store. I begin by using their primer, one coat. Then I give the part a light to medium first coat of orange. About an hour later I give it a heavier second coat. Then I let it air dry in the garage for about 30 to 45 minutes (away from any blowing dust). Then I put the part in the kitchen oven for about 3 hours (open all the windows in the house because it stinks and wife gets aggravated). I start the oven temp off at about 110 and bump it up 5 degrees every 30 minutes or so until it reaches 140 degrees.

bluec10 · 04-27-2004, 01:33 PM

It looks great. You can say a lot for chrome engine parts, but I still like the Chevy orange set against clean black tubs and a clean firewall.

BET68 · 04-27-2004, 02:18 PM

IF WE ALL BOUGHT MADE IN USA,WE WOULD HAVE BETTER PRODUCTS AND MORE JOBS. JUST MY TWO CENTS WORTH

busterwivell · 04-27-2004, 05:04 PM

I've always put "American owned - American made" in all of my advertising. And damn proud of it, too.

71-longbed · 04-28-2004, 04:17 AM

was the primer high temp also ??

71Chevy4-speed · 04-29-2004, 09:13 PM

Just went and bought a perfomer intake, air cleaner too, few more parts and it'll be a 4-barrel. I'm thinkin about just painting the bolts to add effect to it. Orange on chrome might look cool.

rn2fine · 04-29-2004, 11:36 PM

Hey 71 Longbed !!! Sorry that it took me so long to get back on this computer and answer your question regarding the primer. My Dad is in the hospital and work has been hectic. I did use a high temp primer. It was made by Dupli Color. Says that it is ceramic and good to 500 degrees. See pic below.

04-25-2004, 03:42 PM	#1
rn2fine Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	Chevy Orange & Made in USA Aaahhhh !!!! There is nothing more satisfying than painting something with Chevy orange. Recently replaced heads and decided to try the new Edelbrock EPS manifold. Edelbrock is doing something new with their manifolds. They are putting a USA logo on them. I know that it sounds weird for me to post a message just because of a sticker. I remeber years ago when stores, like WalMart for example, used to make a big deal about selling products made in the USA. What ever happened to that pride and enthusiasm? Most stores and manufacturers don't do that anymore and just about everything they sell is not made in the USA. So its kinda nice to see someone like Edelbrock doing it. Oh, well, I'll get off my soapbox and stop preaching now. __________________ 72 C10 Burb 350 700R4 70 C20 LWB 350 Crate TH400 68 Chevelle Last edited by rn2fine; 04-25-2004 at 04:02 PM.

04-25-2004, 03:44 PM	#2
rn2fine Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	Here is pic of logo: __________________ 72 C10 Burb 350 700R4 70 C20 LWB 350 Crate TH400 68 Chevelle

04-25-2004, 04:40 PM	#3
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	looks great __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

04-25-2004, 05:49 PM	#4
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Chevy Orange...Who say's it's a boring color? Looks great man, can't wait to get my engine "together" and paint it Chevy Orange! __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

04-25-2004, 05:58 PM	#5
Johnny Outdoors SOON TO BE A STEP SIDE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Little Valley, N.Y. Posts: 169	LOOKS GREAT THE PAINT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS PUT ON POWDER COATED NICE __________________ 67 CHEVY LONGBED----- BEST 51 DOLLARS EVER SPENT ON EBAY! 4.3 LITER INJECTED MOTOR WITH 5 SPEED GOING IN SOON

04-25-2004, 07:20 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Look's damn good !!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-25-2004, 11:34 PM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,286	Wal-Mart used to have a "Made in the USA" campaign. They ended it when everyone figured out that most of the stuff they sell is really made over seas. Nice paint job BTW! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-26-2004, 07:54 PM	#8
Virginia72SWB4X4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 144	Looks great! I agree with you made in the USA is somethig to take pride in.

04-26-2004, 11:05 PM	#9
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	sweet paint job. Thats one of the things that appealed to my about edelbrock. Made in the USA and proud to say it. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

04-27-2004, 02:42 AM	#10
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	what brand of paint did you use ?? __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-27-2004, 03:10 AM	#11
75-K5 Bucket of Bolts Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 455	Hopefully it doesn't mean USA, Japan (or does that city still exist?) __________________ This is the project that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friend....

04-27-2004, 11:15 AM	#12
rn2fine Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	I used Dupli Color Brand engine spray paint available at a local auto parts store. I begin by using their primer, one coat. Then I give the part a light to medium first coat of orange. About an hour later I give it a heavier second coat. Then I let it air dry in the garage for about 30 to 45 minutes (away from any blowing dust). Then I put the part in the kitchen oven for about 3 hours (open all the windows in the house because it stinks and wife gets aggravated). I start the oven temp off at about 110 and bump it up 5 degrees every 30 minutes or so until it reaches 140 degrees. __________________ 72 C10 Burb 350 700R4 70 C20 LWB 350 Crate TH400 68 Chevelle

04-27-2004, 01:33 PM	#13
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	It looks great. You can say a lot for chrome engine parts, but I still like the Chevy orange set against clean black tubs and a clean firewall. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

04-27-2004, 02:18 PM	#14
BET68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BREVARD NC Posts: 156	MADE IN USA IF WE ALL BOUGHT MADE IN USA,WE WOULD HAVE BETTER PRODUCTS AND MORE JOBS. JUST MY TWO CENTS WORTH __________________ NAMASTE B&E 1971 LONGHORN C-30 1969 LONGHORN C-20 1968 DUALLY 1970 STEP SIDE PROJECT 1972 CST C-20 1980 M-80 MALIBU FOR SALE 1974 NOVA FOR SALE:

04-27-2004, 05:04 PM	#15
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I've always put "American owned - American made" in all of my advertising. And damn proud of it, too. __________________ 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



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04-28-2004, 04:17 AM	#16
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	was the primer high temp also ?? __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-29-2004, 09:13 PM	#17
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	Just went and bought a perfomer intake, air cleaner too, few more parts and it'll be a 4-barrel. I'm thinkin about just painting the bolts to add effect to it. Orange on chrome might look cool. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

04-29-2004, 11:36 PM	#18
rn2fine Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	Hey 71 Longbed !!! Sorry that it took me so long to get back on this computer and answer your question regarding the primer. My Dad is in the hospital and work has been hectic. I did use a high temp primer. It was made by Dupli Color. Says that it is ceramic and good to 500 degrees. See pic below. __________________ 72 C10 Burb 350 700R4 70 C20 LWB 350 Crate TH400 68 Chevelle

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