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

[Gordo2]

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:



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

[sc_rufctr]

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..

[Evans, Marv]

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.

[BryanM]

i don't think they get hot enough to burn powder coating off. nice work. here's a few i did.

[al lkosmal]

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

regards,

al

[moneymanager]

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

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by moneymanager

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

[moneymanager]

Thank you Peter. I feel better already.

[DaddyGlenn]

Gee, thanks guys! Yet another project to add to my list. 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.

[T77911S]

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

[herr_oberst]

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.

[DaddyGlenn]

Originally Posted by T77911S

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

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

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by T77911S

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

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

[RWebb]

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

[artwangler]

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?

[steely]

should be hanging on a wall

[sp_cs]

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

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


The dansk catalogue also had some listed, unsure if they've hit the shelves yet

[James Brown]

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

[tazzieman]

A spider in a room of arachnophobes! Couldn't resist!

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by James Brown

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

inconel?

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