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red71cheyenne · 12-30-2002, 02:17 PM

Well, we weren't but I'm going to. Has anyone in the NW had a frame done? I'm trying to find out how much it is and where I could get it done. I live about an hour(by ferry) from Seattle. Also, what needs to be done to the frame, hubs, axles before taking it to the place to get it done. Thanks, Jeff.

sniper2321 · 12-30-2002, 02:55 PM

you need to take it all apart have it mildly sandblasted the shoot degreaser in between the crossmembers then before he powdercoats it as him to heat it up one to make sure there is no grease or oil on the frame ask also if his process needs any other steps like a prep base it will be a good job this way i did mine and did not get all the grease but the powdercoater does a lot of frames and caught what i mised and saved me a big headacke

red71cheyenne · 12-30-2002, 03:15 PM

How much did all this run you? Jeff

sniper2321 · 12-30-2002, 03:21 PM

i had the frame,frt. rear suspen,rearend,rollcage, inner fenders back side of steps and stepfender and the inner of some fleetsides with wheel wells in pearl silver blue for 425

**1971Stepside** · 12-30-2002, 03:27 PM

You will want to take apart everything that you can. Pull the trans crossmember and the front suspension crossmembers. You will want to take them clean metal. I sandblasted my frame and all components. The crossmembers like to hide grease in them and it must be gone. A rule to remember is that anything with rubber seals cannot go. Tie rod ends can if all the rubber covers are removed first, but idler arms don't like it (I found out the hard way).

The last bit of advice I would give is to make sure you have your frame the way you want it. That is, if you think you will need to drill holes, remove brackets, add c-notches, trim the frame for headers, etc. you will want all of that done prior. You can't repair PC, it has to be blasted and redone.

It cost me around $650 to have all of these parts done. That is for two colors and I bought 50lbs of the red powder as it was something they did not stock. If you choose black it should be cheaper. Good luck and if you need anymore info on it let me know.

**1971Stepside** · 12-30-2002, 03:31 PM

to give you an idea for pricing...

**1971Stepside** · 12-30-2002, 03:32 PM

is here...

**1971Stepside** · 12-30-2002, 03:36 PM

Geez, sorry one last point. Make sure all your pieces are in good shape. After I had mine done I went to reassemble and found that one of the A-arms was bent and had to be replaced! There is a $75 minimum on coating, so that cost me some extra. I assumed everything was straight since I took it off pretty easily. I ended up replacing a lower and upper control arm. I found the bottom one was bent and the threads for the bushing on the top one were bad.

Iron-Butt · 12-30-2002, 04:20 PM

show us it when you get back together. I like the red.

**1971Stepside** · 12-30-2002, 04:27 PM

thanks. It has been back together for about a month.

red71cheyenne · 12-30-2002, 04:41 PM

That is great! I love the way that frame looks. Thats also the color I would like to do the frame in. Now I just need to find some where around here to do it. Did you sand blast it yourself, or have the same place do it?

Fred T · 12-30-2002, 04:45 PM

These fellers are right. Take it apart, make all of your mods, then put it back together and be sure everything's right. As for blasting, it's a royal pain and hard work. I'm old enough that after blasting two wheels I'll hire my next job done.

**1971Stepside** · 12-30-2002, 04:53 PM

I did the blasting myself. It took my 18 hours and 5 bags of silica. Lost Wages was kind enough to let me use his shop and blaster. It is a dirty nasty job, but saved my lots of dollars. Clean as much grease off the parts as possible before blasting.

As for the color I took my paint chip to the powder coaters and we went around and around trying to find a company that made a powder that matched the color I wanted. Of course, the one I found was very expensive. Red is high dollar in powder. My color is a Sherwin William Regal Red. This is the same as the Dodge Viper Red enamel.

You will be very happy with the results. I also had them put a clear powder of the red/grey. It makes it super shiney and that much more durable.

Johns70 · 12-30-2002, 11:31 PM

i heard there was a place downtown tacoma and also one in the centralia area.

*67/72junkie* · 12-30-2002, 11:40 PM

Sharpe frame dude!

ty1295 · 12-31-2002, 12:57 AM

I used to use a place in puyallup area called Ken's powdercoating. Prices were GREAT. He did a sandrail frame for us, about 8yrs ago, for $100 that is blasted also. (was a steal)

I can get directions if you want. Not to far from Canyon Rd and 176th in Puyallup. Shop is next to his house.

email me ifyou want more info

jeff@nwstp.com

1971 Cheyenne · 12-31-2002, 01:19 AM

Thanks fo rall the great info guys, i live in the san juans, (group of islands about 100 miles north of seattle) Pretty sure thats what i want to do to the '71 (when i get that far) lol.

thanks,

'71

red71cheyenne · 12-31-2002, 11:20 AM

Any info would be great. I also found a place up at Mukilteo that does it. Haven't heard back on my email yet, as to price. Ty are you very close to the Ken's place? Wondered if you could get a phone number for them and I'll call and get a price check. Thanks for all the help, Jeff.

ty1295 · 12-31-2002, 12:50 PM

I don't live in WA anymore (trying to get back), but I did get some #'s from my dad.

He mentioned Ken didn't have sandblaster big enough, and sends frame out to do, then brings back.

But ken will do it.

His # is..253-847-9431

Another # is Brothers powder coating in auburn 206 351-9210

Don't have name, but another place is located at 112th and Portland Ave. Just off 512. They can blast and coat.

If you need more info, let me know.

red71cheyenne · 12-31-2002, 01:26 PM

Thanks Jeff. I'll give those numbers a try and see if I can find a price I like. Good luck getting back. I'm trying to get away. Although I do love the source for great parts. Jeff.

12-30-2002, 02:17 PM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Speaking of powdercoating... Well, we weren't but I'm going to. Has anyone in the NW had a frame done? I'm trying to find out how much it is and where I could get it done. I live about an hour(by ferry) from Seattle. Also, what needs to be done to the frame, hubs, axles before taking it to the place to get it done. Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-30-2002, 03:27 PM	#5
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	You will want to take apart everything that you can. Pull the trans crossmember and the front suspension crossmembers. You will want to take them clean metal. I sandblasted my frame and all components. The crossmembers like to hide grease in them and it must be gone. A rule to remember is that anything with rubber seals cannot go. Tie rod ends can if all the rubber covers are removed first, but idler arms don't like it (I found out the hard way). The last bit of advice I would give is to make sure you have your frame the way you want it. That is, if you think you will need to drill holes, remove brackets, add c-notches, trim the frame for headers, etc. you will want all of that done prior. You can't repair PC, it has to be blasted and redone. It cost me around $650 to have all of these parts done. That is for two colors and I bought 50lbs of the red powder as it was something they did not stock. If you choose black it should be cheaper. Good luck and if you need anymore info on it let me know. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-30-2002, 03:31 PM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	two pics of all of the parts I had done to give you an idea for pricing... Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-30-2002, 03:32 PM	#7
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	second pic is here... Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-30-2002, 03:36 PM	#8
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Geez, sorry one last point. Make sure all your pieces are in good shape. After I had mine done I went to reassemble and found that one of the A-arms was bent and had to be replaced! There is a $75 minimum on coating, so that cost me some extra. I assumed everything was straight since I took it off pretty easily. I ended up replacing a lower and upper control arm. I found the bottom one was bent and the threads for the bushing on the top one were bad. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-30-2002, 02:55 PM	#2
sniper2321 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: S.E. Fla Posts: 185	you need to take it all apart have it mildly sandblasted the shoot degreaser in between the crossmembers then before he powdercoats it as him to heat it up one to make sure there is no grease or oil on the frame ask also if his process needs any other steps like a prep base it will be a good job this way i did mine and did not get all the grease but the powdercoater does a lot of frames and caught what i mised and saved me a big headacke

12-30-2002, 03:15 PM	#3
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	How much did all this run you? Jeff

12-30-2002, 03:21 PM	#4
sniper2321 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: S.E. Fla Posts: 185	i had the frame,frt. rear suspen,rearend,rollcage, inner fenders back side of steps and stepfender and the inner of some fleetsides with wheel wells in pearl silver blue for 425

12-30-2002, 04:20 PM	#9
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	thats a good start show us it when you get back together. I like the red. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

12-30-2002, 04:27 PM	#10
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	thanks. It has been back together for about a month. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-30-2002, 04:41 PM	#11
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	That is great! I love the way that frame looks. Thats also the color I would like to do the frame in. Now I just need to find some where around here to do it. Did you sand blast it yourself, or have the same place do it? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-30-2002, 04:45 PM	#12
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	These fellers are right. Take it apart, make all of your mods, then put it back together and be sure everything's right. As for blasting, it's a royal pain and hard work. I'm old enough that after blasting two wheels I'll hire my next job done. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

12-30-2002, 04:53 PM	#13
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I did the blasting myself. It took my 18 hours and 5 bags of silica. Lost Wages was kind enough to let me use his shop and blaster. It is a dirty nasty job, but saved my lots of dollars. Clean as much grease off the parts as possible before blasting. As for the color I took my paint chip to the powder coaters and we went around and around trying to find a company that made a powder that matched the color I wanted. Of course, the one I found was very expensive. Red is high dollar in powder. My color is a Sherwin William Regal Red. This is the same as the Dodge Viper Red enamel. You will be very happy with the results. I also had them put a clear powder of the red/grey. It makes it super shiney and that much more durable. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-30-2002, 11:31 PM	#14
Johns70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Creek, nevada. U.S.A. Posts: 456	i heard there was a place downtown tacoma and also one in the centralia area. __________________ 69 chevy short wide box project 70 GMC jimmy project

12-30-2002, 11:40 PM	#15
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12-31-2002, 12:57 AM	#16
ty1295 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: jeffersonville, IN Posts: 99	I used to use a place in puyallup area called Ken's powdercoating. Prices were GREAT. He did a sandrail frame for us, about 8yrs ago, for $100 that is blasted also. (was a steal) I can get directions if you want. Not to far from Canyon Rd and 176th in Puyallup. Shop is next to his house. email me ifyou want more info jeff@nwstp.com __________________ Jeff Scott '70 GMC Stepside, Short box '63 Nova '92 GMC typhoon '95 Tahoe

12-31-2002, 01:19 AM	#17
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Thanks fo rall the great info guys, i live in the san juans, (group of islands about 100 miles north of seattle) Pretty sure thats what i want to do to the '71 (when i get that far) lol. thanks, '71 __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

12-31-2002, 11:20 AM	#18
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Any info would be great. I also found a place up at Mukilteo that does it. Haven't heard back on my email yet, as to price. Ty are you very close to the Ken's place? Wondered if you could get a phone number for them and I'll call and get a price check. Thanks for all the help, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-31-2002, 12:50 PM	#19
ty1295 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: jeffersonville, IN Posts: 99	I don't live in WA anymore (trying to get back), but I did get some #'s from my dad. He mentioned Ken didn't have sandblaster big enough, and sends frame out to do, then brings back. But ken will do it. His # is..253-847-9431 Another # is Brothers powder coating in auburn 206 351-9210 Don't have name, but another place is located at 112th and Portland Ave. Just off 512. They can blast and coat. If you need more info, let me know. __________________ Jeff Scott '70 GMC Stepside, Short box '63 Nova '92 GMC typhoon '95 Tahoe

12-31-2002, 01:26 PM	#20
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Thanks Jeff. I'll give those numbers a try and see if I can find a price I like. Good luck getting back. I'm trying to get away. Although I do love the source for great parts. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

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