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Had my frame sandblasted and powder coated, link to before and after pics

Slacker

Slacker

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Just got it back today, this is for my 1970 Monte Carlo. I needed to replace my frame because of multiple cracks in the front section, so instead of throwing a different rusty frame under the body I had the replacement frame sandblasted and powder coated, take a look, 6 before pics and 4 after pics.

http://members.cox.net/slacker./Frame.html
 
Wow, what a difference!!! It will last forever.

How did you obtain a replacement frame? It's not like 1970 MC frames are just lying around.
 
I put a WTB thread on The First Generation Monte Carlo owners board, a guy in Roanoke Va. had it in his garage, it was his project from years ago (about 10yrs) I drove down to look at it and went back three weeks later and brought it back, 500 mile round trip each time.

He sold me the frame, center console with floor shift and a pair of 72 chevelle bucket seats, all for $300.00

Cost $600.00 to get the frame powder coated and another few hundred to rent space in a shop and have help doing the swap, I am still driving with the bad frame though it has been welded extensively, should be done swapping the frame sometime in july, I am taking a weeks vacation then just to work on this project.
 
Powder coating parts on car is always a great idea. I have a friend who use to do all the parts on his car that he could.

Take some pics when you pull the old frame out and put the new one in. Guys love that sort of thing.
 
Thanks for all the compliments, I want to get some better pics when the weather clears up.

When the frame goes on it will have all new polygraphite suspension bushings and all new steering components, the engine is going to get new bearings, oil pump, timing chain and a quadrajet on a stock G.M. aluminum intake, the trans and rear are going to be cleaned and the rear will get painted.

The car wont look any different, but the bottom end will be rock solid 😀
 
Originally posted by: Slacker
Thanks for all the compliments, I want to get some better pics when the weather clears up.

When the frame goes on it will have all new polygraphite suspension bushings and all new steering components, the engine is going to get new bearings, oil pump, timing chain and a quadrajet on a stock G.M. aluminum intake, the trans and rear are going to be cleaned and the rear will get painted.

The car wont look any different, but the bottom end will be rock solid 😀
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Very good choices. New bushings/front end (tie rods and such) and shocks will make a world of difference in both ride and handling.

I am envious of you; I hope to rebuild a 70-72 Chrysler E-Body someday. 😎
 
i had a '72 Monte Carlo 454ss
very few were around, but, the car needed pain,and a new vinyl top,and i did not have the $$
so i sold the car and bought a '67 Camaro,that needed work,mechanical,that i could do,
i still have the Camaro,but,i miss the extra comfy ride of the Monte,and the torque from the 454,that had a cam,headers,etc,along with a Turbo 400 tranny...

second day on the road i got stopped,by the Police.
Th Monte was Red,with a black vinyl top,and Flowmaster exhaust. 🙂
 
Your frame looks great. I did the exact same thing to my '57 T-Bird's frame when I restored it about 6 years ago. It still looks brand new and a simple hose-off cleans it after a few miles of road dirt build up. It is well worth the money. I did every suspension piece along with every other part that was chassis black also so as a result most of the car is powder coated. You can't beat the look and longevity....just don't ever try to get it off!!!!!!!
 
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