67 Tri power intake

[Jerry F.]

As part of an underhood freshen up, I repainted my intake manifold. I plan to have my car Top Flighted and think I'm going to run into a problem. The paint I used looks more like silver than aluminum. Also, the paint seemed to cover up the natural aluminum grain. I would have used Eastwood's aluma-blast which I've used on other pieces but thought that the 300 degree max temperature wouldn't last very long with the heat created on the intake. I think it would have, however looked more authentic.
Before I do the whole thing over, I'm asking for some opinions, especially from people who have had their cars recently Top Flighted.

[Ridge K.]

Re: 67 Tri power intake

As part of an underhood freshen up, I repainted my intake manifold. I plan to have my car Top Flighted and think I'm going to run into a problem. The paint I used looks more like silver than aluminum. Also, the paint seemed to cover up the natural aluminum grain. I would have used Eastwood's aluma-blast which I've used on other pieces but thought that the 300 degree max temperature wouldn't last very long with the heat created on the intake. I think it would have, however looked more authentic.
Before I do the whole thing over, I'm asking for some opinions, especially from people who have had their cars recently Top Flighted.

Jerry, it's costly but the best restorative results I've seen on aluminum intake manifolds is having them professionally "re-skinned" by someone like Jerry MacNeish.

I've had MacNeish restore several intake manifolds for me, and actually repair a couple that were cracked. His work was superb.
It's been 3 or 4 years since the last one, so I can't remember exactly what the cost was. Seems like somewhere between $150 and $200, plus you would have shipping costs to and back from his restoration shop.

A technical discussion board search of "reskinning" could help you understand reskinning in case you're not familiar with the work.
There may be a few other people advertising in the Driveline (including NCRS members) who also offer this type of restorative work for hire.

Jerry's website is: www.z28camaro.com/

He has photos on the website showing his intake manifold work.

Good luck, Ridge.

[John H.]

Re: 67 Tri power intake

As part of an underhood freshen up, I repainted my intake manifold.

Jerry -

The 3x2 intake manifold wasn't painted; it's natural aluminum.

[Ridge K.]

Re: 67 Tri power intake

Jerry, here's a photo of a NOS Winters tri-power with early 1967 casting date, and restored original March 1967 Holley carburetors.

Re-skinned can look very close to NOS....

Hope this helps,
Ridge

[Michael F.]

Re: 67 Tri power intake

how do they "reskin", glass bead, shot peen or what ??? or is it a trade secret??

[John H.]

Re: 67 Tri power intake

how do they "reskin", glass bead, shot peen or what ??? or is it a trade secret??

Michael -

For obvious reasons, the guys who do it won't tell you anything about it, but it's a vibratory process that requires a fairly significant investment.

[Jerry F.]

Re: 67 Tri power intake

Thanks for you comments.

[Dick W.]

Re: 67 Tri power intake

John Degregory, a frequent poster here, is another resource to restore (reskin) your intake. You can find his contact information in the members list on the tool bar above.