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Lots of you probably have done this or at least know of it. But, when I powdercoated my covers, I had to get the stock "plastic" back on the wire holders. I bought a can of black tool handle dip and it came out great. Cut the excess off with a sharp knife.
gearhead409
03-04-2005, 08:08 PM
that engine really looks good sitting in that old ford. my wife and i have a tripower 409 in a 51 chevy pu and i was wondering what i could do to the intake manifold to make it look better. whats your secret? yours looks nice!
SteveD409
03-04-2005, 09:37 PM
Yup, Tman, that's what I did too.
SteveD
gearhead, that is a stock steel intake POWDERCOATED with a color called "bead blast aluminum" It cleans up easy and hasnt stained from gas one bit.
gearhead409
03-04-2005, 11:14 PM
yes i saw that color in the eastwood catalog. thanks for the tip!!!
bobs409
03-05-2005, 07:23 AM
Tman,
Great tip! Would it be ok if I add this one to our Tip/Tricks page? I'll put your nickname with it so you get the credit. :brow
Bob
Lots of you probably have done this or at least know of it. But, when I powdercoated my covers, I had to get the stock "plastic" back on the wire holders. I bought a can of black tool handle dip and it came out great. Cut the excess off with a sharp knife.
Not a problem! It did take severla "dips" to get enough on the holders. I think I dipped them 3 times in about an hours time.
348NUT
03-07-2005, 02:52 PM
Good tip! I did the same on mine and it worked great! NUT
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