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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
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Started on my frame today
Well, I finished school, so I have a lot of time on my hands and I figured that it was about time that I got my frame done so I can put a box on my truck. I still have a couple days worth of wire brushing to do, after I figure out how the heck I am gonna get into all of those tight spaces, but its good to be doing something again
![]() Pretty amazing, there actually is some metal left on my truck ![]()
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1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) |
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA
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Since you have the time and the bed out of the way, take a few extra days and pull everything apart, and clean and paint it so it will look better in the end.
PS; have fun & good luck on your new life, I wish I just got out of school again :p |
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
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good job, i just lazied out and just repainted over the rust and previous owners silver paint, ill fix it right once i do my fram off on it.
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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Looks good so far Russ!
Have you given any thought to drivin it to a local sand blasting company and having them strip it for you? It would probally take them 30 minutes, and the cost might be cheaper than you think. It would also be easier for them to get into the tight spots you cannot get into. Just a thought.
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
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I have access to a sand blaster, what I am worried about is getting all that fine dust into my diff seals, u-joints and stuff... I'd rather do it by hand than risk having to replace all that stuff :p
Plus, it gives me something to do while I am waiting on the POR-15 ![]()
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I love my Chevys
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Montgomery, Texas
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[QUOTE=Russell]I have access to a sand blaster, what I am worried about is getting all that fine dust into my diff seals, u-joints and stuff... I'd rather do it by hand than risk having to replace all that stuff :p
I did mine all by hand with a drill and a wire wheel and it looks tight. It helps to have a Cali truck though. ![]() |
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
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Bah, I'm gonna blast it
![]() Those cross members are a pain in the butt :P How much blasting media will I need to do the rear end of my frame, and a complete box?
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: STL
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Looks good...what are your plans again?
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
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I'll POR-15 it, and if I can find one, put a Blazer fuel tank in, and replace suspension components.
Eventually I plan to lower the truck a few inches, install a 700r4 and TPI fuel injection system.
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Rosemount, MN
Posts: 341
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If all the seals are working they seal inside AND outside. By the way you can come and do my truck too! HA!!!
![]() ![]() I would go with the sand blasting , thats what I'm going to do ![]() |
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I love my Chevys
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Montgomery, Texas
Posts: 236
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Here's those pics I said I'd post.
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