55*6BT My 55 w/ Cummins power

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Originally Posted by II_Slow

I went ahead and added fishplates over the Z-cut in the frame. I don't think is was really necessary,...

i was going to suggest you do it

i blasted, blew off what i could, wax & grease remover wipe down and sprayed epoxy
now that you have flash rust you will need to treat it before epoxy
and yes, i removed half the primer on my truck doing body work
i was in a paint shop so i could spot prime when the painter had primer in the gun