por-15 on frame
 

hey all this is my first post on here. i have a 72 shortbed that i bought for my first truck last year. i love these trucks and it was a dream come true when i bought mine.

i just have a few questions about por-15 on my frame. i have my bed off and currently sanding the frame down and i was wondering if there was a quick and easy way to lift the cab off the frame just a few inches to sand and paint up front?

also i was told a quart of por-15 is enough for my frame. is this true? has anyone on here done it?

thanks for your help wil probably be on asking more questions

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Do you have the front clip off already? I don't think a few inches will help much. If you unbolt the cab enough to lift it a few inches you might as well take if off. One quart would be barely enough for the entire frame. I like to buy POR-15 in the pint containers and not have a partially used quart sitting.

If you have an engine hoist you can take the cab off by yourself. Take a look at this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346948 . I used a 4x4 and cut notches to hold the door sill. It is very easy to balance the cab on the 4x4 and lift it up high enough to move the frame out.

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here's a bump for you.. Welcome, from Texas.

Re. por-15: I believe I've heard some say that a quart is sufficient but not positively sure. I do know that you have to wear some good painting gloves and don't get any on your skin or clothes.

As for the lifting the cab a few inches, I don't believe there's an easy way.

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thanks for the quick responses guys. if i had the resources this truck would have been stripped to the frame a long time ago. its kinda hard workin on the front yard with minimal tools haha.

a few people said to unbolt the cab and lift it a few inches similer to doing a body lift. just wanted to run it by you guys on this forum. looks like im going to have to take the fenders off and just do the best i can

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If you are brushing it on, a quart will cover the entire frame with two coats. I don't know if you can be lavish, but you should be able to get good coverage. I did this with mine.

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when using the POR15 you dont work out of the can// i drill two holes in the can top to por out a small amt into paint conyainer and reseal the holes with sheetmetal screws

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good tip! thanks

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That sounds like a excellent idea! I think I will try it.

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Here is what a little more then a quart sprayed on did. I still had to touch up a few spots after I bolted it back together with a brush. Nasty stuff though if you get it on anything that you didnt want to paint.

Matt

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First off, Welcome to 67-72 and congrats on your new old truck. Here is something to remember if your using POR15, it will oxidize in the sunlight if you leave it setting outside for an extended period of time. I started a 67 shortwide project and I left the frame setting behind my shop and in about a 6 month period the frame went from shinny black to flat black. Now that its flat I kind of like the appearance of the flat better. Just wanted to let you know it will fade on you so if your going to leave it out cover it up. I painted my Sons 69 Long Fleet frame with a quart of POR15 and had some left over. I have found out recently that POR15 makes a primer that has all the same qualities as the regular POR (RUST ENCAPSULANT) does and then you can paint what ever color you want over it. On the cab lift, you need to disconnect a lot of stuff, steering, brake lines, shift linkage, wiring, fuel lines and Im sure Im missing some stuff but Im like the guy that said if your going to go through all that you might as well take the cab off completley. Is there any rust issues you need to take care of in your cab? Rockers, Cab Corners, Floor Boards? If your tearing your truck apart as much as you are it might be the time to really tear into it and do a complete resto if it needs it. Look forward to seeing some pictures of the truck.

JRBECK64

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my cab is solid. the owner who had it before me restored it from the cab forward. my bed is shot but i have another rust free one going on and i figured i would just do the frame while my bed is off.

another question. what kind of brush should i use with this stuff?

thanks for the help guys

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i use disposable cheapo brushs// but b4 using the brush i work it real good in solvent type stuff and hit it wuth the air blowgun to make sure any loose bristles come out b4 i do any painting with it

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I usually buy the brushes from the same place that sells POR. Chris

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The cheap sponge brushes work very well

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This is the best way to buy it IMO. After opening a can, its only a matter of time before it starts to cure. I buy even smaller cans than this, and just use as needed. I have had luck however, pouring it into a canning jar and having it last several months.