Powdercoating pictures for Lolife - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tx Firefighter · 02-09-2009, 12:56 PM

I had an extra set of nice bezels, so I coated them instead of waiting for yours to get here. If you can live with that, send me your postal address via PM and I will get them off to you right away.

Tx Firefighter · 02-09-2009, 12:58 PM

I don't know why the pictures look like they are blue, but they are 60 percent gloss black.

thirdstreettito · 02-09-2009, 01:19 PM

Hmm, I've noticed it too. TX, PM sent to ya.

rambler · 02-09-2009, 01:27 PM

those look pretty sharp! nice job

c10crazy · 02-09-2009, 01:36 PM

Nice

You need to start doing headers in the ceramic coating

Tx Firefighter · 02-09-2009, 09:15 PM

thirdstreettito, I did not get the PM, please resend it.

**lolife99** · 02-09-2009, 10:43 PM

Hey Kevin I just found this thread.
As long as they are '69-'72 bezels they will be fine. (not '67-'68)
Make sure you get mine before you send these. I want to make sure mine are just as good,... for your sake.
I'll send you a PM.

Tx Firefighter · 02-09-2009, 10:48 PM

Keith, I took them off a 72 this morning. I leave my old stepside out behind the shop so the goats have something to stand on. They were not being used. They are straight and slick. You will be happy.

**lolife99** · 02-09-2009, 10:57 PM

They look great! Thanks for the quick service.
I sure wish you were closer.
Do you have any plans to do door hinges or hood hinges? I know these are a pain to paint.
I don't need any right now,... but I will eventually.

Tx Firefighter · 02-09-2009, 11:03 PM

I do have those plans.

I've been watching the parts board closely. I'm looking to buy three or four sets of door hinges. I plan on blasting them, coating them, and rebuilding them with new bushings and pins. This way, I can offer a turnkey exchange program where someone can send me their hinges and I can send them out a nice set of coated and rebuilt hinges.

As far as hood hinges go, I haven't really considered it too much. I figure most of them are worn out anyway, and there is no way to rebuild them. I'd hate to sell someone a set of nice, pretty powdercoated hinges that were worn out.

sflanagan · 02-10-2009, 02:16 AM

Nice copenhagen shot!!!!

bigbadchev72 · 02-10-2009, 02:53 AM

Do you do any colors other than black?

Tx Firefighter · 02-10-2009, 08:28 AM

I will do any color you want.

idonutn0 · 02-10-2009, 09:39 AM

Looks great. What kind of powder coat setup do you have? (if you dont mind me asking)

Thanks

Tx Firefighter · 02-10-2009, 11:13 AM

I actually have two different guns. A normal gun which isn't worth the time, and a commercial pro gun which is pretty good.

BB72CHEVKT · 02-10-2009, 01:52 PM

Hey Tex,
I am looking at some powdercoated
valve covers on ebay that are yellow. Can you coat over the top of an existing powder coat job?

Tx Firefighter · 02-10-2009, 01:57 PM

I always coat over bare blasted metal. I don't really have any way to assure a solid job otherwise. If the covers themselves were something that you really liked though, I could easy strip the old P/C off and recoat them in your choice of colors.

72BlckButy · 02-10-2009, 09:56 PM

Those look good Kevin, nice work!

bigbadchev72 · 02-12-2009, 01:18 AM

What colors do you have availible?

Tx Firefighter · 02-12-2009, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

What colors do you have availible?

There are thousands of colors available. I can have any of them within 4 days.

**lolife99** · 02-13-2009, 07:48 PM

Just recieved my headlight bezels from Tx Firefighter. They are perfect! I would HIGHLY recommend him for any of your powdercoating needs.
You guys in Texas are lucky to be so close.
Price was VERY reasonable.

So members,...get your stuff boxed up and start shipping your parts to Kevin.

texanidiot25 · 02-14-2009, 12:23 AM

I ended up powder coating my bezels too. Love the stuff:

Buying a cheap oven this weekend to pull off bigger stuff.

67_C-30 · 02-14-2009, 02:27 PM

Have you tried the powercoating that looks kinda like polished aluminum? Ive seen some engine pieces done like that a car show, and they look very good. I'm not sure the name of it.

Tx Firefighter · 02-14-2009, 02:33 PM

Like this ?

02-09-2009, 12:56 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Powdercoating pictures for Lolife I had an extra set of nice bezels, so I coated them instead of waiting for yours to get here. If you can live with that, send me your postal address via PM and I will get them off to you right away. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-09-2009, 12:58 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife I don't know why the pictures look like they are blue, but they are 60 percent gloss black. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-09-2009, 01:19 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Hmm, I've noticed it too. TX, PM sent to ya. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-09-2009, 01:27 PM	#4
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife those look pretty sharp! nice job __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

02-09-2009, 01:36 PM	#5
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Nice You need to start doing headers in the ceramic coating __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

02-09-2009, 09:15 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife thirdstreettito, I did not get the PM, please resend it. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-09-2009, 10:43 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Hey Kevin I just found this thread. As long as they are '69-'72 bezels they will be fine. (not '67-'68) Make sure you get mine before you send these. I want to make sure mine are just as good,... for your sake. I'll send you a PM. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-09-2009, 10:48 PM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Keith, I took them off a 72 this morning. I leave my old stepside out behind the shop so the goats have something to stand on. They were not being used. They are straight and slick. You will be happy. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-09-2009, 10:57 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife They look great! Thanks for the quick service. I sure wish you were closer. Do you have any plans to do door hinges or hood hinges? I know these are a pain to paint. I don't need any right now,... but I will eventually. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-09-2009, 11:03 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife I do have those plans. I've been watching the parts board closely. I'm looking to buy three or four sets of door hinges. I plan on blasting them, coating them, and rebuilding them with new bushings and pins. This way, I can offer a turnkey exchange program where someone can send me their hinges and I can send them out a nice set of coated and rebuilt hinges. As far as hood hinges go, I haven't really considered it too much. I figure most of them are worn out anyway, and there is no way to rebuild them. I'd hate to sell someone a set of nice, pretty powdercoated hinges that were worn out. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-10-2009, 02:16 AM	#11
sflanagan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bakerfield, CA Posts: 31	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Nice copenhagen shot!!!! __________________ -Sean- 68 Chevy fleetside/shortbed, 350 eng., alum. heads, 10 to 1, 430 hp.

02-10-2009, 02:53 AM	#12
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Do you do any colors other than black? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

02-10-2009, 08:28 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife I will do any color you want. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-10-2009, 09:39 AM	#14
idonutn0 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 126	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Looks great. What kind of powder coat setup do you have? (if you dont mind me asking) Thanks

02-10-2009, 11:13 AM	#15
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife I actually have two different guns. A normal gun which isn't worth the time, and a commercial pro gun which is pretty good. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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02-10-2009, 01:52 PM	#16
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Hey Tex, I am looking at some powdercoated valve covers on ebay that are yellow. Can you coat over the top of an existing powder coat job? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

02-10-2009, 01:57 PM	#17
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife I always coat over bare blasted metal. I don't really have any way to assure a solid job otherwise. If the covers themselves were something that you really liked though, I could easy strip the old P/C off and recoat them in your choice of colors. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-10-2009, 09:56 PM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Those look good Kevin, nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-12-2009, 01:18 AM	#19
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife What colors do you have availible? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

02-13-2009, 07:48 PM	#21
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Just recieved my headlight bezels from Tx Firefighter. They are perfect! I would HIGHLY recommend him for any of your powdercoating needs. You guys in Texas are lucky to be so close. Price was VERY reasonable. So members,...get your stuff boxed up and start shipping your parts to Kevin. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 02-13-2009 at 07:49 PM.

02-14-2009, 12:23 AM	#22
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife I ended up powder coating my bezels too. Love the stuff: Buying a cheap oven this weekend to pull off bigger stuff. Last edited by texanidiot25; 02-14-2009 at 12:24 AM.

02-14-2009, 02:27 PM	#23
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Have you tried the powercoating that looks kinda like polished aluminum? Ive seen some engine pieces done like that a car show, and they look very good. I'm not sure the name of it. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-14-2009, 02:33 PM	#24
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Powdercoating pictures for Lolife Like this ? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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