I used JET-HOT for the exhaust manifold on my 67 +4 this past winter. The
manifold looks great and I believe my cost was about $150. They clean it of
any oils and solvents, sand blast away all the rust and then coat both the
inside and outside. I also went with the gunmetal gray. It looks very good
and hopefully will last a long time. I didn't realize I was also helping the
heat flow. Anyway I recommend the operation.
Phil Roettjer
67 +4
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Arlo J. Levisen [SMTP:alevisen@gdhscats.org]
> Sent: Monday, June 21, 1999 5:34 AM
> To: Morgan Mailing List
> Subject: Jet-Coating
>
> Fellow Listers:
>
> Everything I know about heat control I have learned from the street-rod
> crowd. As a rule that bunch basically sits right on top of their Hemi
> V-8's and V-10's and anything else they can cram into a '30's Ford
> Coupe.
>
> The guy that does all my restoration work builds street rods for a
> living and it was he I went to after we got tired of roasted toes. We
> discussed a number of options and products on the market they use
> because the problem is essentially the same: small bodies/a lot of
> wood/way too much heat from a big engine. (In that light the Morgan is
> nothing more than an expensive street rod!)
>
> We decided, as a first choice, to "jet-coat" or "porcelainize" the
> exhaust headers because it would do two things: greatly reduce the heat
> output in that area and change an area that look rusty to whatever color
> you might want. I personally went with gunmetal grey.
>
> I personally have no idea about this, but my street rod guy says the
> best company in America is one call JET-HOT. I do know they offer a
> lifetime rust-through protection guarantee and a 3 year satisfaction
> guarantee. We are well into our first year and they still look perfect
> to me.
>
> As far as cost, my total bill came to $630 - made up of
> labor/shipping/coating. You can affect this cost through your
> abilities.
>
> We also looked at some of the space-age insulation materials that could
> be installed on either side of the firewall. There is some great stuff
> out there designed for cars. At this point I don't think we are going
> to move in that direction, but it is still a good option.
>
> Since street-rodders are everywhere you shouldn't have any trouble
> finding them. Now you have something to talk about!
>
> Later,
>
> Arlo Levisen
> Revillo, South Dakota
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