Some parts almost look too good to install (refinished flapper boxes)
 

I'm doing a major suspension upgrade with all the regular suspension porn (Elephant, Tarett, Sanders etc.), yet the parts I'm most enamored with are the one's I've refinished myself:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1240197594.jpg

My flapper boxes were shot. Picked these up off E-bay for $30 shipped. I bead-blasted and sprayed with VHT cast aluminum finish.

Looks so good you almost hate to put them back on... Anyone have a crappy looking, but working pair of flapper boxes they are willing to sell ;)

Side note, I brought some parts in to be powder-coated. The guy who ran the place (big place, loads of business) recommended I use high temp paint over powder coating for the flapper boxes; we weren't sure what temps the boxes reached and he didn't want a dissatisfied customer. Right or wrong (regarding temps), I like that in a business (willing to turn away business to ensure a satisfied customer base).

BTW - Relationship to the suspension project: "while you're at it" projects are taking as much time as the suspension work

Gordo

I can relate having spent many hours polishing and refinishing bits of my car.

I bought some new wiper arms, caps and blades... They were so pretty they stayed on the shelf in the garage for about 12 months before I could bring myself to put them on the car...

All I can say is get them on and admire them any time your under your car adjusting something or whatever...

They do look good bty..

The "while you're in there" syndrome is what holds up most projects. I was going to just have my car painted & ended up disassembling the whole thing. You got off light.

i don't think they get hot enough to burn powder coating off. nice work. here's a few i did.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1240201553.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1240201570.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1240201597.jpg

flappers
 

Nice job......Just installed my refinished flappers today. No one will see them, once installed, but i know they are nice.

regards,

al


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1240204511.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1240204526.jpg

I'm holding my head in shame. Pic included just to show you how good the work above is.:)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1240237889.jpg

I wouldn't be ashamed of that. At least you saved it rather than buying a new one and with the coating it won't rust...

Thank you Peter. I feel better already. :)

Gee, thanks guys! Yet another project to add to my list. :rolleyes: I'll just add it to my planned suspension overhaul project. That way it won't officially be a "while I'm in there" task.

were all those powder coated? what about engine tin, powder coat or paint?

Now, if someone could come up with a way to keep the critters out if we forget to close 'em up in the winter. Beautiful work, guys.

I used high temp paint on my tin but didn't prep it very well and it is flaking in a few spots.

finish
 

I have all of my engine tin, valve covers, etc. powder coated, but my heater flappers, shown above, were painted.
Al

these things are crying out for somebody to stamp them out of stainless...

Flapper Box Rebuild materials
 

Hi, I have cleaned up all the metal parts of my flapper box. However, I don't know what kind of material (high temp plastic?) to use to as a 'sealing blade' on either edge of the internal flap, or as bushing/seals for the ends of the flat shaft that acts as the axis.
Anyone have any suggestions for me?

should be hanging on a wall :Dhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1367973970.jpg

These are now available from elferwelt.de (Germany):

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/o...psb066483f.jpg
The dansk catalogue also had some listed, unsure if they've hit the shelves yet

only a matter of time, can i get em gold plated? titanium?

A spider in a room of arachnophobes! Couldn't resist!
http://www.eugenecarsey.com/camp/gle...e/puddle01.jpg

inconel?

I'd like to know how much the SS ones cost...