Question about powdercoat

[waynieZ]

I have my sub frame powder coated and I may need to make a pocket for my A/C. I was wondering if after the work is done can I powder coat the area and use curing lamps to flow the powder out?

Does anybody have a picture or a dimension for the opening to fit the A/C compressor in a factory frame using the Corvette bracket or another one to fit it in there?
I'm no fabricator but its no fun unless you jump in the deep end.

Any help will be greatly appreciated
Wayne

[dhutton]

Hi Wayne. As far as I know you cannot patch powdercoat like that. Best you could probably do is a couple of coats of good quality epoxy. SPI epoxy has a nice shine when you apply it wet.

I have seen pics of cutting out a section of the subframe and flipping it over to create the pocket.

Don

[dhutton]

Some subframe notch pics here:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...8-74-nova.html

Don

[bulldogchevy]

Hi Wayne
Let me know if you need a hand with the SPI epoxy .
I own a body shop in Newton I could give you a hand.
I take it the subframe is black?

Scott I

[DEIGuy38]

Originally Posted by dhutton

Some subframe notch pics here:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...8-74-nova.html

Don

Post number 3 and post 7 are my frame and pics but posted by someone else on a different site. If you have questions just let me know

[waynieZ]

Thanks Everyone .
Scott, Yes its black has been powder coated. I'm trying to find a way to put the A/C compressor without cutting into it just like everyone else doing this swap. I just want to prepare myself incase it has to happen. Thanks for the offer.