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Hijack mode Don
Any suggestions on paint for the transmission? I'm thinking basic black, would engine paint work? Primer first? Thanks, Steve.

Originally Posted by stovens

Hijack mode Don
Any suggestions on paint for the transmission? I'm thinking basic black, would engine paint work? Primer first? Thanks, Steve.

Depends on what you are looking for Steve. The nice thing about engine enamel is that it is a one step deal, no priming needed. We painted the rear brake drums and pumpkin in my Kids T with spray can engine enamel and they look fine. If you are looking for a show car finish then the usual primer and top coat of paint is the best though. But for stuff you never or seldom see, sure, engine enamel is good.

Like everything else, prep is the key. Thorough cleaning and degreasing will make it look the best and let the paint adhere better too. We all cheat and use bug bombs sometimes.

Don

Any issues with heat release being inhibited by painting the transmission housing?

Thanks Don. I looked around and didn't find anyone advising against painting the tranny. The transmission shop guy seemed to think it was ok, but said it may increase the temp of the transmission. So after trying to find the thread you posted with radiator shops you've used, without luck, where did you get your radiator? Thanks, Steve.

Heat won't be an issue at all. My TH 350 is primed and painted with regular automotive paint and it doesn't discolor from heat at all.

Got my radiator from PRC. Simply great people to do business with in every respect.

http://www.prchotrod.com/

Don

Don, steaks all around with a big baked potatoe, sour cream, butter and salad. That way were to full to get into trouble........LOL
BradC

Originally Posted by stovens

Thanks Don. I looked around and didn't find anyone advising against painting the tranny. The transmission shop guy seemed to think it was ok, but said it may increase the temp of the transmission.Thanks, Steve.

Now time to get lazy and paint the tranny!!!! Grind all the nasties off, sand it progressively from 80 grit to 2000 grit and polish it!!!! I've done a couple that way, they do polish up fairly nice.. Painting works great too, even used bc/cc over epoxy primer on them with no problems.....JFK on the lazy part!!!

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Heat won't be an issue at all. My TH 350 is primed and painted with regular automotive paint and it doesn't discolor from heat at all.

Got my radiator from PRC. Simply great people to do business with in every respect.

http://www.prchotrod.com/

Don

Don thanks for their info. Very nice fellows to talk with. They can custom make a set up with an original style and size radiator, that will cool the 429 and auto tranny, plus a shroud and electric fan setup for it if I want. I think this is the way to go for the tight clearance from having the monster engine in there!.

Good move Steve, and I'm glad you feel good about them. IMO they are just a good company to deal with, before and after the sale.

Let us know what you think when it arrives.

Don

Originally Posted by stovens

Any issues with heat release being inhibited by painting the transmission housing?

I painted my engine with PPG primer, PPG paint, and then shot PPG clear on it when I did my rebuild... 3000 miles on it, hi compression motor (meaning is generates some heat) and it looks just as good now as when I painted it...





So if it can handle the heat from the engine, I'm sure it will work fine on the transmission.

I used rattlecan high heat paint on the transmission, and it to is holding up just fine...

Ooooooh, that's pretty in red. Nice T.


Don

very nice. Red and black mack for a striking combo!

Over the last several years I have painted transmissions and engines with acrylic enamel, lacquer, and basecoat / clearcoat urethanes. I used ordinary lacquer type primer under all of them. All of them did fine on engines and transmissions. The lacquer was probably the least durable, that is, it chipped easily compared to the others. All of them held up pretty well against the engine heat. The only problem spot was the siamese exhaust ports on small block Chevys; the paint tends to burn there, but so does regular spray-can engine enamel. Bottom line is everything must be very clean or the paint will blister when it gets hot.