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scoyote · 03-25-2009, 09:20 PM

Here are some photos of my "tub" fresh from the bead blaster.

It didn't look this rusted until it was blasted, then you can see the real story.

I would encourage anyone doing a frame up to bead blast it...that way you see everything!

When you see the whole bed at one time it's easier to see why the best course of action is to replace instead of trying to repair.

This "frame off" stuff is labor intensive and VERY expensive....more than I figured but worth it in the end.....or that is what I keep telling my wife ;-)

03-25-2009, 09:20 PM	#41
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: '72 Frame Up Rebuild Here are some photos of my "tub" fresh from the bead blaster. It didn't look this rusted until it was blasted, then you can see the real story. I would encourage anyone doing a frame up to bead blast it...that way you see everything! When you see the whole bed at one time it's easier to see why the best course of action is to replace instead of trying to repair. This "frame off" stuff is labor intensive and VERY expensive....more than I figured but worth it in the end.....or that is what I keep telling my wife ;-) Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.