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super72bb · 01-11-2004, 02:46 AM

I was wondering if anyone has tried this. I a new set of springs front and back for my truck that I would like to powdercoat when I do everything else.

Do you know if the heat will harm them in any way when the powder is Baked?

Thanks

Rooster's 67 · 01-11-2004, 02:48 AM

nope wont hurt them a bit. they wont get hot enough to change the temper of the steel.

gonebad2 · 01-11-2004, 02:54 AM

I have done it many times with no trouble at all.

super72bb · 01-11-2004, 03:19 AM

Ok that's just what I'll do
Thanks

landon4421 · 01-11-2004, 04:11 AM

Powder coated springs ?

I love the way mine look !

casey · 01-11-2004, 04:34 AM

Landon that has to be the sweetest chassis

OLDCHEV4X4 · 01-11-2004, 01:12 PM

Are these leaf springs or coil springs? If they are leaf, how does the powder coat hold up?
Randy

67dragtruck · 01-11-2004, 01:48 PM

Fat Man Fab's just sent me a set that came powder coated. I can't imagine them doing it if it doesn't hold up well.

Tom

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-11-2004, 02:13 PM

If you powder coat leaf spring's and use the truck the powder coat will chip and wear it self to death from friction(friend built a land cruiser with em)... Coil's will last for ever and look good in the process...

cdowns · 01-11-2004, 02:14 PM

when you powdercoat springs they change color

ljbear · 01-11-2004, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by cdowns
when you powdercoat springs they change color

could this have anything to do with the color of the powder you pick?

ljbear · 01-11-2004, 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by FRENCHBLUE72
If you powder coat leaf spring's and use the truck the powder coat will chip and wear it self to death from friction

The powder will create friction on the face of the leaves, but that shouldn't cause the powdercoat to chip off. A simple fix is to put teflon strips between the leaves when you assemble the spring pack. I used the strips on mine, less than $40 for a roll large enough to probably do 6 sets of springs.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-11-2004, 03:47 PM

The spring's on jason's cruiser were getting chipped from the bogger's throwing rock's at the spring's and the dune's sure did not help the suitiation I will see if I can get a pic of jason's cruiser..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-11-2004, 03:50 PM

Can not find a pic with leaf's on jason's cruiser here is a pic from a few week's ago!!!

landon4421 · 01-12-2004, 01:19 AM

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Originally posted by casey
Landon that has to be the sweetest chassis

We are working on it !

Ok one more question, Last night I posted a pic ? I can not see it ! Is it there and it is just my computer or is it gone ? Just wondering ! :p

casey · 01-12-2004, 03:16 AM

landon I was looking for the pic to show my son I can't find it either can you repost it?

landon4421 · 01-12-2004, 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by casey
landon I was looking for the pic to show my son I can't find it either can you repost it?

Here ya go I hope ! If no pic Click Here For More !

01-11-2004, 02:46 AM	#1
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Powdercoating springs? I was wondering if anyone has tried this. I a new set of springs front and back for my truck that I would like to powdercoat when I do everything else. Do you know if the heat will harm them in any way when the powder is Baked? Thanks __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

01-11-2004, 02:48 AM	#2
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	nope wont hurt them a bit. they wont get hot enough to change the temper of the steel. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

01-11-2004, 02:54 AM	#3
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I have done it many times with no trouble at all. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-11-2004, 03:19 AM	#4
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Ok that's just what I'll do Thanks __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

01-11-2004, 04:11 AM	#5
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Powder coated springs ? I love the way mine look ! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter" Last edited by landon4421; 01-12-2004 at 01:16 AM.

01-11-2004, 04:34 AM	#6
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Landon that has to be the sweetest chassis

01-11-2004, 01:12 PM	#7
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Are these leaf springs or coil springs? If they are leaf, how does the powder coat hold up? Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

01-11-2004, 01:48 PM	#8
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	powder coating springs Fat Man Fab's just sent me a set that came powder coated. I can't imagine them doing it if it doesn't hold up well. Tom

01-11-2004, 02:13 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	If you powder coat leaf spring's and use the truck the powder coat will chip and wear it self to death from friction(friend built a land cruiser with em)... Coil's will last for ever and look good in the process... __________________ 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..

01-11-2004, 02:14 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	when you powdercoat springs they change color __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-11-2004, 03:47 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	The spring's on jason's cruiser were getting chipped from the bogger's throwing rock's at the spring's and the dune's sure did not help the suitiation I will see if I can get a pic of jason's cruiser.. __________________ 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..

01-11-2004, 03:50 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Can not find a pic with leaf's on jason's cruiser here is a pic from a few week's ago!!! Attached Images __________________ 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..

01-12-2004, 03:16 AM	#16
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	landon I was looking for the pic to show my son I can't find it either can you repost it?



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