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chevy2racr · 07-18-2002, 12:38 AM

pulled the box off the truck today, think I can have that sanded and primed in a week or less, I hope frames pretty sh*tty back there, any ideas on how to help it out? not doin a frame off
Bryce

O'l Buck · 07-18-2002, 01:53 AM

I'd go to wheelers or Tractor supply or Wal-mart or someplace and buy a cheap sandblaster, and some abrasive, it will be much faster and do a better job than trying to get by with sandpaper.

chaptr2 · 07-18-2002, 10:27 AM

On my step side, I took the bed off so I could wire wheel the frame. It was a lot cheaper than some other alternatives. It took about 4 hours then I coated the frame with Eastwood’s chassis restoration kit. Very worth while and it turned out very nice.

SCOTI · 07-18-2002, 11:38 AM

A couple of cans of Easy-off will strip just about everything(just don't get it on the glass.

67StepsideGuy · 07-18-2002, 03:06 PM

What i plan on doing is wire brushing then usin POR 15 that stuff looks awesome.

chevy2racr · 07-18-2002, 09:16 PM

but this frame is beyond por 15, its rust through and sh*t, i got it from Wisconsin.... :-)
Bryce

photoglg · 07-18-2002, 09:58 PM

I just pulled my bed off a few weeks ago, I bought a cheap sandblaster, blasted from the rear cab mounts back. Put two coats of extend, one coat of primer and then one coat of black
Here is picture I took of it

chevy2racr · 07-18-2002, 10:04 PM

no, see, blasting it will prolly make it break, HOLES in the frame... HOLES

photoglg · 07-18-2002, 10:29 PM

If your frame is that bad, is it safe?

chevy2racr · 07-18-2002, 10:31 PM

the back half IS THAT BAD. thinkin on doin 2x4 rectangular tubing and goin to coilovers with the trailing arms.
Bryce

colohusker · 07-19-2002, 01:36 AM

I'd wire wheel it, might be even worse than it looks, and the wire wheel won't take off as much solid metal that's left as a sandblaster will. That's my next step, is to take my bed off and find out how bad the frame is, along with replacing my cross sills and bed floor.

jay-dawg · 07-19-2002, 04:02 PM

I'm afraid of what I'll see if I take out the plywood that my dad screwed onto the box. I hope its ok.

jay

07-18-2002, 12:38 AM	#1
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	pullin stepside apart pulled the box off the truck today, think I can have that sanded and primed in a week or less, I hope frames pretty sh*tty back there, any ideas on how to help it out? not doin a frame off Bryce __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

07-18-2002, 01:53 AM	#2
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I'd go to wheelers or Tractor supply or Wal-mart or someplace and buy a cheap sandblaster, and some abrasive, it will be much faster and do a better job than trying to get by with sandpaper. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

07-18-2002, 10:27 AM	#3
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	On my step side, I took the bed off so I could wire wheel the frame. It was a lot cheaper than some other alternatives. It took about 4 hours then I coated the frame with Eastwood’s chassis restoration kit. Very worth while and it turned out very nice. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

07-18-2002, 11:38 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	A couple of cans of Easy-off will strip just about everything(just don't get it on the glass. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-18-2002, 09:16 PM	#6
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	but this frame is beyond por 15, its rust through and sh*t, i got it from Wisconsin.... :-) Bryce __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

07-18-2002, 03:06 PM	#5
67StepsideGuy Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Minden IA Posts: 18	What i plan on doing is wire brushing then usin POR 15 that stuff looks awesome.

07-18-2002, 09:58 PM	#7
photoglg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 143	I just pulled my bed off a few weeks ago, I bought a cheap sandblaster, blasted from the rear cab mounts back. Put two coats of extend, one coat of primer and then one coat of black Here is picture I took of it Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC S/B S/S 3" drop

07-18-2002, 10:04 PM	#8
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	no, see, blasting it will prolly make it break, HOLES in the frame... HOLES __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

07-18-2002, 10:29 PM	#9
photoglg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 143	If your frame is that bad, is it safe? __________________ 1969 GMC S/B S/S 3" drop

07-18-2002, 10:31 PM	#10
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	the back half IS THAT BAD. thinkin on doin 2x4 rectangular tubing and goin to coilovers with the trailing arms. Bryce __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

07-19-2002, 01:36 AM	#11
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	I'd wire wheel it, might be even worse than it looks, and the wire wheel won't take off as much solid metal that's left as a sandblaster will. That's my next step, is to take my bed off and find out how bad the frame is, along with replacing my cross sills and bed floor. __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

07-19-2002, 04:02 PM	#12
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	I'm afraid of what I'll see if I take out the plywood that my dad screwed onto the box. I hope its ok. jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI



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