[Trooper]

I have my frame ready to get it galvinized. I live in southern Illinois. Has anyone in Illinois gotten this done. I'm also close to southern Indiana.

Trooper

 

[136679ss]

I have my frame ready to get it galvinized. I live in southern Illinois. Has anyone in Illinois gotten this done. I'm also close to southern Indiana.

Trooper

well, there are two of them that I know of. One in Joliet, one in Moline. there are a few posts recently that gave the names and phone numbers. do a search. Jason.

 

[chewyman1]

I believe that there is a location in st louis (north american galvanizing) I believe. I am haveing mine done at their Kansas City branch right now, they told me its the first that they have ever done, and tried to convince me not to do it because of added weight, but I told them that is why I have 500 horses to counter that. Anyway, Good Luck!

Here's their contact info

North American Galvanizing Co
1461 Kinark Dr
St Louis, MO 63132-1407
(314) 993-1562

 

[TechNova]

I have searched the previous threads and can find reference to Moline but no phone number or address. Does anyone have this info?
I found the Joliet place but Moline is only 1 1/4 hrs away.

 

[Herb]

Ok, google the word "galvanizing" and go the association web site. CLick on your state and all members of the assn. will be listed with phone nos. Nearly ALL galvanizers are members.

 

[TechNova]

Still didn't find Moline, found Dixon instead about the same distance away.
Thanks.

 

[1badss396]

I had to take my frame on the other side of the state here in Florida being their is only 3 place to get it done and out of all 3 only 2 of them will do a car frame and they were the furthest ones away for me 2 hour drive. So me and another TC member doubled up the order was 700 lbs for $280.00 so we split the cost of galvazing, paint, ect. Was worth it. Should be getting our frames today or tomorrow.

 

[Big Al's 70]

I found one place in Rockford, IL. Rogers Brothers. They are in line with most other places, pricewise. ~$250

 

[LateNight72]

1bad,

Was one of the Galvanizer's willing to do a car frame, Industrial Galvanizers America, Inc. out of Miami? Did they give you any specifics on prep work?


Thanks,
Todd

 

[SLChevelle]

new user, first time posting, hope this thread is ok. I am also in the process of getting my frame galvanized in Houston, Texas. Two galvanizing companies said frame could become brittle or twist in the 850 degree zinc vat and would not process due to liability. Is this factual or am I just being blown off?

 

[6t7gto]

slchevelle,
i had my frame done by north american galvanizing at their ohio location.
they recently took over the operation from a long time family ownership.
the newbie salesman i talked to had no idea about doing a car frame.
as we were on the phone, one of the long time employees walked into the salesman's office and overheard the conversation.
he said to bring the frame on down as they had done many frames in the past.
my car is now back together and has been on the road for five months and i have no problems whatsoever.
david

 

[SLChevelle]

North American was one of the companies that said no, maybe I need to point out to the Houston plant that there ohio shop is willing to galvanize.

 

[Herb]

I have never heard that BS about making a frame brittle. And there have been many folks here that have had their frames done, me included. If Pete Lohr, an engineer in this stuff had his done, you can take it to the bank it's safe. Think about it. If HDG (hot dipped galvanizing) tempered iron, every hot dipped galvanized nail would break instead of bend. Besides, the frame is only in the molten zinc bath for maybe 30 secs. It would take more heat longer to harden the frame.

As for weight, it adds less than 75lbs to the weight of the frame. About the same as driving around with a small child in the back seat. If you're a racer, you want to trim every ounce possible so you wouldn't want to do this. However, if you're looking for the best and cheapest way to de-rust and protect the frame of your cruiser beyond your lifetime, get it galvanized. It's done all the time.

 

[blackrose90]

I live in Maryland about 25 miles from Southern Galvanizing in Baltimore. I called them yesterday to get a price. At first he didn't want to do it because of the liablity and possible distortion, then I told him that alot of other companies are doing car frames. Then all of the sudden he changes his mind and says why should I turn down work. He the gave me a price of $685 for the frame, all 8 control arms and the crossmember. I asked him how much for just the frame. Same price, he was throwing in the 9 other parts. You guys are lucky to get your frames done so cheap. I'm going to get mine powder coated for $500 at Eastcoastpowdercoat. I guess he didn't want the work afterall.

Jeff

 

[1badss396]

As a matter in fact I went today and picked up the 2 frames today the place is in Tampa and yes I would get the frame sand blasted before you get it done they dont sand blast.and dont get it oil quenched either skip that final stage.

Me and another TC member had both of our frames done at the same time so the cost was half the price. cost was $308.00 for up to 600 -700 lbs our total weight was 572 lbs I will post some pictures of it tomorrow its still in my trailer.I can tell you this it looks AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!the only way to do it right in my opinon.......

1bad,

Was one of the Galvanizer's willing to do a car frame, Industrial Galvanizers America, Inc. out of Miami? Did they give you any specifics on prep work?


Thanks,
Todd

 

[1badss396]

Herb is right I just had my frame and another TC member done and picked up bothe frames today... WHOOHOO.. and its fricking AWSOME LOOKING!!!!!I will post pictures tomorrow of the beauty.
as for the twisting bs herd is correct again no problems! The place we took our frames to does all the Range Rover frames for their new cars every day...

I have never heard that BS about making a frame brittle. And there have been many folks here that have had their frames done, me included. If Pete Lohr, an engineer in this stuff had his done, you can take it to the bank it's safe. Think about it. If HDG (hot dipped galvanizing) tempered iron, every hot dipped galvanized nail would break instead of bend. Besides, the frame is only in the molten zinc bath for maybe 30 secs. It would take more heat longer to harden the frame.

As for weight, it adds less than 75lbs to the weight of the frame. About the same as driving around with a small child in the back seat. If you're a racer, you want to trim every ounce possible so you wouldn't want to do this. However, if you're looking for the best and cheapest way to de-rust and protect the frame of your cruiser beyond your lifetime, get it galvanized. It's done all the time.

 

[1badss396]

Ok here is the thread I started for my frame I picked up yesterday with pictures of my frame I just got galvinized.
CLICKY
Or straight to the pictures here

 

[gary salsman]

After reading this thread, the process started to interest me. Only one place in MN that does galvanizing. I called them yesterday. Frame must be sandblasted and paint free. Cost was $700. I would probably do it for $250 or so, but $700 plus the cost of removing the paint, I'm not so sure. This frame already made it 40 years, I'm sure if I clean and repaint, it'll last another 40
Gary

 

[1badss396]

The only reason I did mine was its a convertible and you cant get inside the boxed frame that well will anything so I had mine galvanized. Iam sure glad I did it too looks great. I would check other places for the price that you got seems that $700 is kinda steep. The cost at the place we did ours was 600-700 lbs of meterial was $308.00. So I split the cost with another TC member and it was cheeper that wat. You might want too see if their is any one else who is wanting their frame done so you could split the cost.

 

[gary salsman]

Mine is a convert also (66 SS). Minnesota only has one place, Wisconsin none, and Iowa one. I just sent an email to the IA plant for a quote. If they are crazy on the price, I'll have to go with good paint.
Gary