Frame question

[c10chevy69]

I may have the opportunity to pickup a 1972 cab and frame complete to the tires but no title. My question is will my 69 body bolt on to the frame without any problems like the steering or brakes? I plan on blasting this frame and either powder coating or using Por15. Thanks for your input.

[Longhorn Man]

Bolt up no problem.

[c10chevy69]

Which would be better to go with the powder coating or the Por15?

[Longhorn Man]

all depends who you ask.
I see powder coat flakeing off the chassis of the big rigs in as little as one year. But, if it is a show rig, it'll possably hold up for a decade...and look awsome.
Properly applied...I have never seen POR flake off...and it helps prevent rust while powder coat will let the rust build up under it.
POR can be done at home with no special tools.
POR is probably cheaper
Any spot of POR that you have to grind off with grind and feather very well instead of flake off.
If you use the chassis black POR, it'll hold up to the UV rays no problem and won't need to be painted over.
I'm a little biased though.

[c10chevy69]

I plan on doing all of the work myself. I am just trying to make it last for sometime not show it. One of those things that when you look at it you can say I did it myself and be proud of what you have done. That and I don't want to spend a fortune either.

[Joe67]

I plan to roll a 72 Frame/chassis under my 67 when it's all said and done.

Powdercoating is the way to go if you can afford it. If it is flaking off, it wasn't prepped/applied properly.

Por15 is a great product, but I hear from many sources it fades/discolors over time.

When coating metal with anything, proper prep is a very important part of the process

[Warbones]

So for protection which is better? I don't mind the fading and discoloration so much as I would the flaking. I'd prefer powdercoating though. But honestly unless you are able to do the work yourself how do ya know if it was done right and how long do you have to tell?

[Joe67]

Powdercoat is 'baked' into the metal. Painting is applied to the surface. I'd go with powdercoat for durablity.

You can still paint over scratches, etc if they occur.

Regarding getting it done right, just like any other work, get local opinions and referrals.

[Longhorn Man]

Por15 is a great product, but I hear from many sources it fades/discolors over time.

if it fades and discolors, then they didn't use the right type of POR, or they missed the part on the can that says you need to protect it from UV rays.

If it is flaking off, it wasn't prepped/applied properly

Seems pretty common...look under any big rig, new, used, don't matter.

[mr402]

I'd say powdercoat if you can afford it. If the job is done well you shouldn't see any flaking. I had the wheels on my GMC powdercoated 6 or 7 years ago. No chips, no flaking or any other problems. Used paint prior to that it. It was chipped within a year. This is no show truck so it's been driven (beat on?) almost daily.

[landon4421]

I powder coated mine :p I will be powder coating all my frames from now on as well You can not beat the look and well if it is done properly it should hold up for years Mine is a silver vain with 4 clears over the top, so it is strong, and beautiful. Not to mention all I have to do is hit it with a dry cloth to clean her up

It cost me right around $700 for the frame alone ! everything in the pictures below is powder coated there is more pictures of the frame and what not follow the link in my signature ! "Kevin's Truck"

Good luck with your project

[krue]

That's a sweet frame landon! Almost seems a shame to cover it with a body.