Galvanizing

[Ken Heaton]

Does anyone know a shop that does galvanizing in the eastern Pennsylvania area?

[Evan]

There was a place in Allentown.. The old Lehigh Steel complex.. Visible from the bridge where Tilghman becomes Union off of Front Street.. They had a stripping tank large enough for a car body there also..

Terry Allen found some one local to do stuff for him when he redid his series....that was more than a few years ago too.. I'm not really helping here am I ....

[Ken Heaton]

Thanks Evan,
I actually know people who used to work there so I will ask them if they know if there is still galvanizing done there. I will also check with a few of the steel fabricators in the area.
Ken

[siiirhd88]

I will be having a 109 chassis and numerous other pieces done in the next few weeks by:

V & S Lebanon Galvanizing LLC,
153 Micro Dr
Jonestown, PA , 17038-8743
Phone: 717-861-7777

They are located north of Lebanon near the I-81 / I-78 split. I have talked with them a few times, and they seem easy to deal with. A friend had a number of small Series pieces galvanized by them last year with no problem.

They have a minimum cost for weight, but even with the 109 chassis I won't be near the max. If you intend to only do a few small items you can tag them along with my job.

Bob

[Ken Heaton]

Hi Bob,
That might work out fine, I have to get all the pieces together. I have to get them off the body, so I will need to drill out the rivets. I will let you know how I am making out with this effort.

Thanks.

[siiirhd88]

Ken,

Are you working on an 88 or 109? I have extra 88 cappings that I plan on sending along, just for spares. I too have to drill out all of the rivets on the 109 cappings before I send them.....

Bob

[Ken Heaton]

Hi Bob,
I am working on an 88 inch Series III. I have quite a few holes to drill to get everything ready for galvanizing.
Ken

[siiirhd88]

Hi Ken,

I will be sending at least two sets of 88 cappings for galvanizing. One set will be for the rollover rebuild, and one set extra. If I have time I might be able to send another spare set along.

Bob

[Ken Heaton]

Hi Bob,
When do you plan to send them to the galvanizing shop?

[siiirhd88]

Hi Ken,

I'm hoping to drop off the parts on Friday Jan. 25, but that depends on the sandblasting. I need to remove the black paint and Waxoyl skim coat from the chassis, first.

Bob