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1970blazin · 09-18-2003, 07:43 PM

Wow- that is alot of work! I looked pretty hot tho' with the dirt and dust on my face! Hubby was impressed that I got the angle grinder out and got this far! After we get it all sanded I am hoping to apply POR-15 and on the new floorboards we may just use rustoleum spray paint. The floorboards are pretty much brand new primered metal so it should last.

Paul72 · 09-18-2003, 07:49 PM

When yhou get done with that, I know of another one you can start on! lol

Looking good! Can't wait until I get my sheet metal spiffed up.

2wdBlazer · 09-18-2003, 09:44 PM

One of the few things on my to do list is a spray on bed liner. Those are sweet and it will help cut down on the tin can sound of the inside of a blazer.

Dan72cst · 09-19-2003, 09:08 AM

Where's the pic of the dusty dirty face?? HaHaHa Bed looks good!

Davy · 09-19-2003, 01:58 PM

I'm with Dan, where's the pics?

1970blazin · 09-19-2003, 06:01 PM

Alright Davy and Dan now you got me blushin'

Aren't you all impressed that a girl can get down and dirty with an angle grinder like you boys!!

I am really enjoying workin' on this blazer and I feel like when I am done I will be all that much more proud to drive it!

*Gee_Emm* · 09-19-2003, 08:34 PM

As far as the por-15 goes, it has to go onto unpainted rusty or sandblasted metal so that might not be an option. If you do end up putting it on one point in your favour is that I figure the cost of using POR is pretty much equal to the cost of spray bombs. Another alternative that I would consider if you are painting it the way it looks right now is to use rustoleum brushed or rolled on. It would probably be more durable that spray paint.

1970blazin · 09-19-2003, 08:45 PM

So I need to grind off ALL the paint in order to POR-15 it? Whew! That sucks! I guess back to the grinding. Is an angle grinder the best way to go down to bare metal in the bed here, or is there a "better" way??

**1970cstblazer** · 09-19-2003, 10:09 PM

POR-15 needs a rough surface to aid in its adhesion.

It is more of a rust converter than anything else.

The best solution to this would be since the bed area isn't rusty is to strip off all the paint you can and then prime with epoxy primer and then paint it with the same paint as the rest of the truck.

*Gee_Emm* · 09-19-2003, 11:00 PM

Por wont stick to a shiny surface either. Por makes a product called metal prep. I am not sure if using this on ground down steel will work. Another option is to wet down the metal and let it rust for a couple weeks.

chiphayes · 09-21-2003, 08:57 PM

ive got 2 words [rhino-linings]got a friend that has a big mercedes off road thing.and they rhino"d the whole interior because they go through deep water that run s on to floorboard.and they drilled relief holes.i was amazed how much qiuter it was in the cab,and durable,they just hose the floor off.im rhino ing my floor in about 2 weeks,and plan on just putting my carpet on top of it.my last one ,i dyno matted the hole thing,it was expensive and was not waterproof

09-18-2003, 07:43 PM	#1
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Sanding the bed! Wow- that is alot of work! I looked pretty hot tho' with the dirt and dust on my face! Hubby was impressed that I got the angle grinder out and got this far! After we get it all sanded I am hoping to apply POR-15 and on the new floorboards we may just use rustoleum spray paint. The floorboards are pretty much brand new primered metal so it should last. Attached Images __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

09-18-2003, 07:49 PM	#2
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	When yhou get done with that, I know of another one you can start on! lol Looking good! Can't wait until I get my sheet metal spiffed up. __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

09-18-2003, 09:44 PM	#3
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	One of the few things on my to do list is a spray on bed liner. Those are sweet and it will help cut down on the tin can sound of the inside of a blazer. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

09-19-2003, 09:08 AM	#4
Dan72cst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lake Stevens,WA 98258 North of Seattle Posts: 833	Where's the pic of the dusty dirty face?? HaHaHa Bed looks good! __________________ Marysville, WA (Dan72cst@hotmail.com) 72 4wd Blazer CST 350/350 72 4wd Chevy LWB 350/350 68 2wd Chevy LWB 327/400

09-19-2003, 01:58 PM	#5
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	I'm with Dan, where's the pics? __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

09-19-2003, 06:01 PM	#6
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Alright Davy and Dan now you got me blushin' Aren't you all impressed that a girl can get down and dirty with an angle grinder like you boys!! I am really enjoying workin' on this blazer and I feel like when I am done I will be all that much more proud to drive it! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

09-19-2003, 08:34 PM	#7
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	As far as the por-15 goes, it has to go onto unpainted rusty or sandblasted metal so that might not be an option. If you do end up putting it on one point in your favour is that I figure the cost of using POR is pretty much equal to the cost of spray bombs. Another alternative that I would consider if you are painting it the way it looks right now is to use rustoleum brushed or rolled on. It would probably be more durable that spray paint.

09-19-2003, 08:45 PM	#8
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	So I need to grind off ALL the paint in order to POR-15 it? Whew! That sucks! I guess back to the grinding. Is an angle grinder the best way to go down to bare metal in the bed here, or is there a "better" way?? __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

09-19-2003, 10:09 PM	#9
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,824	POR-15 needs a rough surface to aid in its adhesion. It is more of a rust converter than anything else. The best solution to this would be since the bed area isn't rusty is to strip off all the paint you can and then prime with epoxy primer and then paint it with the same paint as the rest of the truck.

09-19-2003, 11:00 PM	#10
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Por wont stick to a shiny surface either. Por makes a product called metal prep. I am not sure if using this on ground down steel will work. Another option is to wet down the metal and let it rust for a couple weeks.

09-21-2003, 08:57 PM	#11
chiphayes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 186	ive got 2 words [rhino-linings]got a friend that has a big mercedes off road thing.and they rhino"d the whole interior because they go through deep water that run s on to floorboard.and they drilled relief holes.i was amazed how much qiuter it was in the cab,and durable,they just hose the floor off.im rhino ing my floor in about 2 weeks,and plan on just putting my carpet on top of it.my last one ,i dyno matted the hole thing,it was expensive and was not waterproof



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