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FordNut
06-09-2003, 05:43 PM
How does this look? Got them from karkraft (url is posted somewhere in these forums) and had them powdercoated, then sanded off the raised letters and fins.
Mark McQuaide
06-09-2003, 05:54 PM
Nice!
TAF
06-09-2003, 05:59 PM
Those look GREAT, Fordnut!!

Probably even better with JeffMo's red cam covers....

hint, hint
merc406
06-09-2003, 06:15 PM
What TAF said^^^^^
jgc61sr2002
06-09-2003, 07:26 PM
They really look good. How much work to sand them off? Powder coating is some tough stuff.:coolman:
CRUZTAKER
06-09-2003, 07:31 PM
I need to order those...

Where is that part number...I hit their site once, a confusing mass array of stuff for sale...Oh hell, I'll just call them.

Kudos there Fordnut, nice job.
FordNut
06-09-2003, 07:43 PM
Got this from their website:
$129.95 pair, complete with neoprene gaskets #KK4632

The powdercoating was tough to sand off, but I told them what I was planning to do and they tried to put it on thin. I wanted them to mask the lettering and fins, but they said it would look better this way due to the rough edge formed when masking is removed.
CRUZTAKER
06-09-2003, 08:01 PM
Thanks FN, now I have a new project.
If it was you who sanded them down...what tool did you to do so?
RCSignals
06-09-2003, 08:06 PM
You could just draw file them with a single cut mill file.
Don't use a course flat bastard
martyo
06-09-2003, 08:08 PM
Originally posted by RCSignals
Don't use a course flat bastard

Isn't that one of the members here???
FordNut
06-09-2003, 08:12 PM
I used 80 grit with a sanding block. Added the sanding block after I hand sanded and put some minor scratches on the surface that needed to stay black. The block helped cut faster but required a circular pattern to keep the surface smooth. Took about 20 minutes per. Thinking about clearcoating so the fins don't oxidize over time.
RCSignals
06-09-2003, 09:09 PM
clearcoating is a good idea
Bigdogjim
06-09-2003, 11:35 PM
I tell you there is soooo much talent here.

Ford Nut looks good.

Can't waite to see what next?
mdmarauder
06-10-2003, 06:37 AM
I was thinking about getting the Silver Cobra Valve Cover Gaskets and coil covers. Does anyone know if they will fit? I just hate the plain black valve covers.
gonzo50
06-10-2003, 08:46 AM
Originally posted by martyo
Isn't that one of the members here???
Man, you killing me with that one, I cracked up for a good five minutes and my stomach is still hurting,:D Thanks for the good laugh. :lol:
modular46
06-11-2003, 03:53 PM
I have the coil covers also, jet hot coated the valve covers silver. I was going to have them polished, but thought jet hot would be easier to take care of.
Billatpro
06-11-2003, 04:49 PM
What are our valve (cam) covers made of? they look like plastic! Love the coil covers.
modular46
06-11-2003, 05:55 PM
They are cast aluminum.
Billatpro
06-11-2003, 06:16 PM
yewow, strip em, light polish and BLACK anodize!!! ya think? come to papa!
Bigdogjim
06-11-2003, 06:19 PM
Ford Nut You taking orders yet??
FordNut
06-12-2003, 05:32 AM
No orders yet. It would prpbably be a bit pricey due to the amount of time involved. Actual work time is about an hour, but add an hour to take them to the powdercoater and an hour to pick them up, plus the powdercoat job, plus the purchase price, then consider it's just an appearance mod with no HP gain...

I'd also like for them to be seen in Ennis before I try to do it for anybody else because there are some minor blemishes that some perfectionists may complain about.