Any one getting any galvenizing done

[KSMTAW]

Hello-

Was wondering if anyone is getting any galvenizing done near southern Maine, New Hampshire or Mass. I have a new cross memeber and other parts that I would like to get hot dipped.

I don't know of a place to get it done- Any suggestions?

I know this has been asked before- but maybe someone has found a good galvenizing facility recently.

Thanks-
Todd
65 IIA 88
94 Disoc 5sp
89 944 2.7L
1946 Farmall H

[Drain Rovers2]

I know that its far but there is CT galvanization they do a good job
http://www.ctgalv.com/
They are located in Glastonbury, CT
Good Luck!

[jac04]

^^ Is CT Galvanizing still doing small-batch stuff like Rover parts? Last I knew, they said that they were not doing it anymore.

[KevinNY]

I've used Hubbell Galvanizing in New York Miils,NY. It's right near Utica, NY.

Question, when galvanizing something like a bulkhead, how do you protect threads like the windshield brackets? Do you just chase them with a tap afterwards?

[Tim Smith]

Question, when galvanizing something like a bulkhead, how do you protect threads like the windshield brackets? Do you just chase them with a tap afterwards?

Yes. I'm very curious about this as well. Thinking about dipping a couple of bulkheads (along with a bunch of other stuff) but would like to know the details first.

In my experience, CT galvanizing doesn't want to even spend the time on the phone if you mention rovers so your mileage may vary. They seem to be set up for big projects only so they've had some bad experience I'm sure.

[SafeAirOne]

Question, when galvanizing something like a bulkhead, how do you protect threads like the windshield brackets? Do you just chase them with a tap afterwards?

Answer can be found here:

http://www.galvanizeit.org/aga/desig...onsiderations/

I know this has been asked before- but maybe someone has found a good galvenizing facility recently.

See:

http://www.galvanizeit.org/aga/resou...zer-locations/

or

http://www.ovlr.ca/jberg/galvan.pdf

[jp-]

Drill and tap afterwards. Do NOT put bolts in the threads. They will be welded in place. The only problem with the bulkheads is drilling out the little brackets for the dual A/C vents. I use a very long self-drilling fastener, that I turn with a swivel socket mounted on my drill. Works like a charm.

[ArlowCT]

CT Galvanizing responds best if they think they are dealing with a business. Just took a 10 foot flatbed body I made for our work truck and they took it no problem.

Have had lots of rover parts (they can dip a whole rover frame in one shot) and a trailer frame done there in past years. Better not to call, but just show up with cash in hand with your parts clean and ready to go. They don't want to talk shop, they just want to make money. For the most part they do good work for a galvanizing place.

Hope this helps.

[jac04]

... but just show up with cash in hand with your parts clean and ready to go.

Did they do your parts 'while you wait'? If so, I'd love to stop by with some parts from my lightweight.

[Tim Smith]

CT Galvanizing responds best if they think they are dealing with a business. Just took a 10 foot flatbed body I made for our work truck and they took it no problem.

Have had lots of rover parts (they can dip a whole rover frame in one shot) and a trailer frame done there in past years. Better not to call, but just show up with cash in hand with your parts clean and ready to go. They don't want to talk shop, they just want to make money. For the most part they do good work for a galvanizing place.

Hope this helps.

Great advise! Thanks.