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C10_ustacould · 07-02-2011, 11:23 PM

Worked on my frame over that last couple of days. Removed the suspension, center cross-member and the rear shock mounts to prepare for the new ECE pieces and 73-87 front end. Then I scrubbed and pressure washed it for the better part of a day to get about 20 pounds of Alabama/Georgia clay off of it. Found a couple of spots that need attention from the welder, I'll church them up tomorrow. After that it will be ready to be blasted. Not sure if I will have it painted or powder coated, any suggestions?

C10_ustacould · 07-02-2011, 11:27 PM

Pics of the cross-member... it's just sitting in place for a trial fit. I had to see what it will look like. It was a job getting the old one out, I can't imagine what it would be like to pull one from a complete truck!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-03-2011, 10:36 AM

Looks nice if it were me id powder coat it if its a weekend driver and paint it if its a daily driver..

HavinSomeFun · 07-03-2011, 10:44 AM

after having a few powder coated ones, I think I would POR 15 it. Why? Well after final assembly I promise you will have areas that need touched up and POR 15 would make it easy...

C10_ustacould · 07-03-2011, 11:52 AM

This truck is going to be a driver. My '54 Chevy 2dr Sedan frame was coated with POR15 and then their chassis coat black and it looked great. That may be the way to go...

C10_ustacould · 07-03-2011, 06:03 PM

Got the 73-87 cross-member fit and removed some unneeded brackets. Been a pretty productive weekend. Next week I am going to contact someone about blasting the frame, cross-member and rear-end housing. Here are a couple of pics with the cross-member in the frame.

88fordf150 · 07-03-2011, 06:53 PM

I would do the POR 15.

07-02-2011, 11:23 PM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Got some work done... Worked on my frame over that last couple of days. Removed the suspension, center cross-member and the rear shock mounts to prepare for the new ECE pieces and 73-87 front end. Then I scrubbed and pressure washed it for the better part of a day to get about 20 pounds of Alabama/Georgia clay off of it. Found a couple of spots that need attention from the welder, I'll church them up tomorrow. After that it will be ready to be blasted. Not sure if I will have it painted or powder coated, any suggestions? Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-02-2011, 11:27 PM	#2
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Got some work done... Pics of the cross-member... it's just sitting in place for a trial fit. I had to see what it will look like. It was a job getting the old one out, I can't imagine what it would be like to pull one from a complete truck! Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-03-2011, 10:36 AM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Got some work done... Looks nice if it were me id powder coat it if its a weekend driver and paint it if its a daily driver.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-03-2011, 10:44 AM	#4
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Got some work done... after having a few powder coated ones, I think I would POR 15 it. Why? Well after final assembly I promise you will have areas that need touched up and POR 15 would make it easy... __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

07-03-2011, 11:52 AM	#5
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Got some work done... This truck is going to be a driver. My '54 Chevy 2dr Sedan frame was coated with POR15 and then their chassis coat black and it looked great. That may be the way to go... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-03-2011, 06:03 PM	#6
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Got some work done... Got the 73-87 cross-member fit and removed some unneeded brackets. Been a pretty productive weekend. Next week I am going to contact someone about blasting the frame, cross-member and rear-end housing. Here are a couple of pics with the cross-member in the frame. Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-03-2011, 06:53 PM	#7
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 474	Re: Got some work done... I would do the POR 15. __________________ Brad handshoe



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