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Now that the box is off and out of the way, this is a good time to strip the frame of all removable pieces. There were a few "thin" areas on the frame rails (behind the leaf spring brackets) from rust flaking so I cut the old metal out and welded in some new. Once all done, you'll never know it was repaired.

I was originally going to attempt to sandblast the frame and parts but after looking into POR15 products, I am going that route instead. I've never used it before but have heard good things about it. This will work great on the underside of the box too.

I'm in the process of prepping the frame now. The plan is to thoroughly clean, wire wheel and clean again, then treat with their metal ready, then rinse. Once dry, this will recieve 2 coats of POR 15.

Some areas have pock marks so for that I bought their body filler which will be applied while the last coat is still tacky.

Once all that is done, it will get sprayed with Chassis coat which should be the correct sheen of black.