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vannatta20 12-29-2010 01:45 PM

You cant paint springs as it changes their rates. Its been said painted coils raises the rate by up to .0000001 pds. That something u will feel going through the trailer park. Its up to you if u want a rough ride.

Also make sure your marked them left and right, if you switch them the car will turn easier to one side. Happen to me, twice:_paranoid

70TWO NOVA 12-29-2010 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vannatta20 (Post 324192)
You cant paint springs as it changes their rates. Its been said painted coils raises the rate by up to .0000001 pds. That something u will feel going through the trailer park. Its up to you if u want a rough ride.

Also make sure your marked them left and right, if you switch them the car will turn easier to one side. Happen to me, twice:_paranoid

Iam well aware of the consequences of painting my coils. Although i know the ride will suffer I believe the trade off for the "bling" factor is more than worth it. I appreciate the insight though :lol:

70TWO NOVA 01-04-2011 06:31 PM

We got a lot of the little brackets and stuff cleaned, sanded and painted gloss black. We should have most of the front end stuff done soon so we can start reassembly. The transmission is in the shop getting a rebuild so it and the engine should also go in within the next few weeks if all goes to plan :unibrow:
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j.../Jan420115.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j.../Jan420118.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j.../Jan420117.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j.../Jan420113.jpg

novaboy7272 01-08-2011 09:58 AM

hey brin, did you end up usin Por15 for the spindles? everything looks good. I see you remembered to clear coat our welding helmet. ha

70TWO NOVA 01-08-2011 02:42 PM

yeah i used it on the spindles since they will inevitably get banged up.

70TWO NOVA 01-11-2011 04:41 PM

We finally got the LS6 intake. I should have it primered and painted body color soon.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...o/HPIM1989.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...o/HPIM1993.jpg

chunger 01-11-2011 08:55 PM

First I was all like, why all the red spots? But I see you filled the injection gates so it's be smoother looking.

Nice touch. Like how this project is coming along.

70TWO NOVA 01-11-2011 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chunger (Post 326524)
First I was all like, why all the red spots? But I see you filled the injection gates so it's be smoother looking.

Nice touch. Like how this project is coming along.

Thank you,
yeah i want the smoothest surface possible because it will be painted base coat clear coat. Tomorrow ill sand it smooth and get it prepared for high build 2k primer

70TWO NOVA 01-12-2011 04:56 PM

Finished up the intake today and got the control arms back after blasting and having the bushings pressed in. Tomorrow primer for everything and Friday paint/clear.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...o/HPIM0002.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...o/HPIM0001.jpg

70rs 01-12-2011 05:44 PM

Looking good Brian. I'm interested to see how the 5.3 performs. Should be a stout little motor.

I noticed in a few posts back there was a camaro nose in front of the fresh subframe. Is yours getting repainted? What happened?


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