Yeah, you can see the little grey rubber grommet expand out a little bit when you tighten the bolt down. They don't have to be torqued down too hard, just enough to squash the rubber grommet/washer and fit snug. I would start with the bolt in the very back next to the fire wall, then the one in the front, then the one on the top in the middle, etc. And basically put the next bolt in the farthest away from the other bolts already installed. I'd put them all in hand tight, then start to snug them down, alternating opposite sides.

Leaking won't be a problem, just make sure the gaskets aren't pinched or off channel anywhere, snug them down, and they'll be great.

 

After:

 

And After:

It definately took some time. Some of those botls are a PITA to get to, but all in all it's a simple process. Already have the others packaged up and will be in the mail first thing Mon AM. THANKS BRAD!!!

 

Too Late!!!

 

That looks great! Now there's an engine that is obvious you put a lot of thought into the theme - nice work ;nice:

 

Just trying to catch up to you brother... I have a favor to ask you, I'll PM you in a few.

 

darn, plastic V6 covers! :angry: I sure would like to have that bright electric blue to match my Sonic Blue. Dumb question of 2005: Can you powder coat plastic? hahahahaha

 

Yes you can, it just won't stick sir. :usa:

 

Looks great Scramblr! I appears as though the Super Mirror Red is a pretty close match to Torch Red. How does the color match look in person?

Thanks for the pics and the quick turn around!

The List:
1. Hatchman - "Reflective Chrome" looks like "Satin Aluminum"
2. ChrisM - "Refl. Chrome/Satin Alum", Installed! Nice pics and feedback
3. Redfire05GT- "Refl. Chrome/SA", quick turn around, thanks!
4. Jewls05GT - "Anodized Red & metal flake/Redfire"
5. Hawgman - "Refl. Chrome/SA"
6. MTAS - "Refl. Chrome/SA"
7. Duckman- "Super Mirror Red"
8. scramblr - "SMR", Status: Shipping covers back 12/05
9. Red Ryder - "Candy Blue" Shipping his C&L pipe
10. Sandyman - "Gold w/metallic flake"
11. 05SatinGT - "Refl. Chrome"
12. nbk13nw- "SMR"
13. Cleveland -"Black Wrinkle"
14. Mustangjack - "Black or BlueWrinkle"?
15. Eleanor Dreaming- "SMR" - Sending his in
16. Hags1 - "SMR" - His covers getting coated
17. 6505pony - "Redifre/Anod Red & flake" + TBS
18. zonasvt - "Wrinkle Blue"
19. S197 GT- "Red", waiting a few weeks
20. derynf - "Black"
21. 05 CapePony -"Black"
22. MilStang - maybe later?
23. Stanman - "SMR", wating till Spring
24. ZeroK - maybe later

 

Pictures sometimes do not do colors justice. The only way to get any closer to Torch Red is to use the D3 mixture. Unless I was specifically looking for the difference in shades, I can't tell the diferrence.

 

Hatchman,

Sorry, forgot to post yesterday. Covers are on the way!!!


Oh Yeah, tack on 9728miles (15654 km) to THE BOX!!!!

 

I'm gonna have the C&L out today. As well be on the lookout for a PayPal to cover the costs. Hopefully Candy Blue matches the Sonic Blue fairly well.

 

Hatch, removing mine this evening, hope to have them out by Friday. Have to find a box.

 

I think that qualifies as a The Box being a World Traveler. That's a lot of frequent flyer mile. I'd say The Box has over 21K miles on it now.
And thanks for the quick turn around!

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I'm gonna have the C&L out today. As well be on the lookout for a PayPal to cover the costs. Hopefully Candy Blue matches the Sonic Blue fairly well.

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Yes, you'll be the first to see the Candy Blue side by side with Sonic Blue. I hope they match up too. I'll keep an eye out for it, your covers should get here from Scramblr about the same time.

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Cool, I'll keep an eye out for them as well!

 

Just thought I'd drop in and say Hello! I joined back in October but haven't posted until now. I had no idea until today that this was the forum that Brad (Hatchman) was always talking about. The pictures you guys have posted so far look great! Scramblr, I'm especially loving your under hood shot....very nice! I'm happy to see you guys pleased with the product...keep the pictures coming! And if you guys have any questions about colors or anything, I'll be glad to help if I can. Also want to say a big THANK YOU!! to Hatch.

Thanks,
Kevin

 

Hey Kevin, I am almost up. Going for gold metal flake. Black engine compartment. Wadda ya think? Man you do a great job. Where is your son stationed? Tell him we appreciate him and respect what he is doing. Sandyman, 82nd Airborne 1961-1964.

 

Hey, It's the PC dude!!!!! :worship: darn Kevin, you really do exist!!! We kept thinking Brad had this big underground operation going on with code names and such. He keeps talking about the "PC" (Powder Cover) guy down the street and we're thinking there's this big clandestine operation going on.

Seriously though, your work is amazing. As you can see from everyone's pictures, your work has transformed our vehicles and given them that "special touch". We all appreciate what you and Brad are doing for us, and at such a reasonable price. :worship:

Have a Merry X-Mas!!! :flag2:

 

Hatch got mine off, going to find something to ship them in tomorrow. They were harder to get out than I expected. Had alot of trouble with the passenger side, that big wiring harness gave me fits. The drivers side was little easier, now I'm concerned about scratching them when I put them back on.

 

The driver side goes back on easier than it comes off. If I had to do it again, I would wrap the wiring harness' on both sides with some cloth which would allow the cover to slip in a bit easier. I did scuff the passenger side a little bit putting it back in, but it will buff out when I get around to it.

 

Don't worry yourself too much about scratching them. I dropped one of the first SRT4 valve covers I ever did. I was wrapping it up in the bubble wrap and it just slipped out of my hands. It fell approx 3' onto the concrete floor and landed against the table it had been on. Not one single scratch or chip on it anywhere!! That's one of the positives of powder over liquid paints. It's just a more durable finish.

Kevin