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You're making some outstanding progress Joe! :metal:

I would just find a sandblaster that doesn't use silica sand and take the cab to him instead of soda. I've heard of some paint issues from blasting with soda.

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Thanks Capt!
what issues have you heard of?
you think I should find one that uses walnut shells or ???
just don't want regular sand to heat up the metal and warp it.
i haven't really researched it much yet....

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I can't remember details at the moment, but some primers may not react well to any residual soda that may be present, and I'm not sure how well soda really is for removing rust.


My friend that does a lot of blasting for local restoration and hot rod shops uses copper slag......looks like black sand. Nickel slag works well too....it's greenish.

That is definitely an issue, but it is not caused just by the sand. It has everything to do with the operator and his knowledge of blasting automotive sheet metal.


Try checking with some local restoration, and body shops and see who they use/ recommend

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thanks for the info
i will look further into it
I talked to Musclerodz awhile back and he told me of a blasting company around here that uses plastic media, so i will look into it :thumbs:

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A fella that I work with sells/restores mopars and parts. He swears by the plastic media blasting.

As Captainfab had stated, if there is any of the soda left in cracks and crevices (and how would you possibly get it all out of the seams??) it can cause you paint heartache later.

On the subject of using sand, someone that is experienced with a sandblaster will not have any issues with metal warpage. The problem is finding a reputable 'blaster in my area.

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Yeap, if you dont know what your doing, sandbasting WILL definately heat-warp the metal...I seen it first hand on my buddys 69 GMC hood.

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cool, i will be looking into the plastic next week......
not much progress today
moved the engine perches to the forward holes (still need to drill the cross member for the lower bolts) and mounted the 700R4 to the 283 for mock up....found out the motor mounts are SHOT, the rubber has completely separated. I need to go pick up motor mounts and a trans mount before I can build a cross member :banghead:
i have a set of the newer style motor mounts and perches that i'm debating on using........
disclaimer: the trans is no where near the proper/final position, it is just sitting on blocks to hold it up for now.....

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Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build
 

Lookin' good Joe,I like your fabricated "cab lifter" and it's adjustable.

As far as blasting,I've been using coal slag or Black Beauty fine grit,it will remove rust and paint.It will heat up if you stay in one spot too long,but doesn't pit very much.
I found that for paint removal that a steam cleaner works really well.

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:thumbs:
thanks for the info olsofti!

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That cab lifting tooling is outstanding! :metal:

Time to start renting it out, or sell plans for us to make it. Looks like it worked slicker than snot! Congratulations on your design and follow-thru.

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Man seeing yours apart kinda annoys me because it makes me feel super lazy for not doing anything.

Thanks for all the cab pictures. Nice to see that gizmo in action

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thanks Mac!
feel free to borrow it any time you are around OKC;)
it was pretty easy to build, the thread link posted back a page or two has all the dimensions on it.
i'll never do the find some buddies/ a-frame/come-a-long thing again:metal:

:lol:
well work is getting in the way of my free time again so it will probably be the weekend before I get anything else done :waah:;)

oh, i did get the cab unloaded at work tonight. the cab jig works well with a forklift also :metal:
now I need to get my cab dolly built!

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Man Joe you are one busy guy!!! Keep up the good work, I'll have to come check 'er out one of these days once you get it back together (probably soon from the way you work lol). Let me know if you need a hand, I'm just down the road :metal:

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thanks Sam!
you, jason65, scotts62, billysbowties, and i will have to get together one weekend :thumbs:

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Yep.

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No doubt, im down

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Yep im in ;)

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Thanks for sharing Joe - that is a serious design. :metal:

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:thumbs:

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Nice lift Joe! I dont know how I missed this.

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thanks Jeremy

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Im kinda disappointed, actually. I thought it would have a control panel to show what floor it would go up to.


This is total :bs::bs::aiiet:.................:lol:.

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:haha:

that's a good idea............

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:lol:

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That cab lifting tooling is outstanding!

Time to start renting it out, or sell plans for us to make it. Looks like it worked slicker than snot! Congratulations on your design and follow-thru.
I agree nice joe......