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Old 02-16-2011, 07:06 AM
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Just have them do it & bond the frame to the body. If you are doing the build, this is the way to start. you get the car all mounted & safe, on a set of dolly's. No need to look back, Money well spent! This is the way I started & wouldn't think of doing it otherwise!
The other issue is always resale. Powdercoated frame that is in good condition always looks better than a painted frame. May cause an educated buyer to ask were else you skimped. Just thoughts, Good luck!!! Let me know if you have any questions about the ERA build! Hyde

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Originally Posted by xb-60 View Post
Hi all,
I’m working down a list of essentials so I can maybe start thinking about actually ordering my 289FIA from ERA.
I got to ‘powder coated chassis’ on the list. I know a little – but not really a lot – about powdercoating and wet-spray, and I’m not sure I would really benefit from ticking powdercoating.
Anybody got any compelling reasons, or just your opinions?, as to whether the cash is well spent, or am I just being a cheap-skate?
Has anybody got any long-term experience with a painted chassis on an ERA car?

Glen
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