[flipper58]

Two steps forward, a few steps back. I had the frame blasted then I painted it with Hammerite. I did not like the look and decided to take it all apart and get it powder coated after having a few components (engine mounts, front and rear bumper brackets) powder coated in gloss black. Very nice finish. While my ride is not intended to be a show truck or trailer queen, I did not want to regret not powder coating the frame every time I was under the truck working on it--despite the "no one will see it" comments from many folks. So, next week it's off to the powder coater, along with bed sills and apparently everything that isn't tied down in my garage. Oh yeah, I am having the stock LS3 exhaust manifolds ceramic coated in a silver that looks pretty sweet. Just more wait time.