1972 Chevy Pickup Project.

[thetucks]

Does anyone know the best way to clean the tahoe frame to get it ready for paint?

[rsgt]

Have you seen this thread? I thought it might help.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=tahoe

[Rod Run]

Originally Posted by thetucks

Does anyone know the best way to clean the tahoe frame to get it ready for paint?

Sandblasting is the most thorough and best way to prep the frame for paint

[thetucks]

Im not pulling the motor, tranny, transfercase or anything out of the frame. I need to clean up the frame from the tahoe as it sets.

[thetucks]

Another shipment of parts came in today.

[thetucks]

That's the new front and rear bumpers, the front grille surround , and grille Insert. Also the upper windshield header patch panel.

[rsgt]

Originally Posted by thetucks

Does anyone know the best way to clean the tahoe frame to get it ready for paint?

I would pressure wash the frame and use some rustoleum professional black paint from Lowes mix it one part paint to 1/2 naptha thinner also from lowes. and spray it.

[thetucks]

anyone have any tips on putting a patch panel in the inside windshield header?

[notsolo]

Going to be difficult to clean and prep the Tahoe frame. I would remove top shock bolts and bag the shocks. Wrap everything possible with 6 mil plastic, wrapping that with cheap masking tape. Small sandblaster, do the best you can, then blow it off with air. then power wash if necessary. Mastercoat silver primer, epoxy primer and black topcoat.

[thetucks]

thanks notsolo. thats what I was going to try and do.