Thanks guys for the feedback.I think I will use the powder coating as you guys suggested for small pcs like a-frames,spindles etc.Well not the bearing surface it's self of course.I have always been a fan of Eastwood's three step paint program for large items like frames and I think it would work well for this if properly prep.I just got to keep reminding myself that this is a D.D'er and not a trailer queen show vehicle.All I want is a clean looking van out of the work I put into it.And with the end goal of migrating down south for the winter months-I should be OK.

Thanks again folks.

I used to work for a good friend doing all his mechanical work for his used car lot in my old shop.I noticed a trend on the cars where the engines/engine compartment and hoods always looked pretty sharp.I asked Jim whats up with that??.He told me well the hoods is what sells the cars.Ya know I need to pay attention to what people see over that which they don't.Not that I would do a bad job,but more over detail to the end of the sub frame and then undercoat/sound deaden the rest.It isn't a rotisserie built van.