Chassis strip/prep

[Dougtpg]

Hey guys!

I've decided that I was going to do a full on restoration with my truck. I have limited time and money right now, but I'm going to do it little by little. I'm pretty much ready to start stripping the rear section of the chassis but I was wondering the best way to do it, considering Its not going to be a one shot deal. Plan is to strip it using a wire wheel on an angle grinder, and I am going to pick up an area sandblaster for cheap to do the places I can't reach. Are there any better methods you guys use? I have no access to a full scale blaster. Also, what primer do you guys use as a good base? Going to be stripping and priming as I go. When its all done, what do you recommend for chassis paint/coatings? Trying to do this completely on my own without professional help, any input is greatly appreciated!

This is how she is sitting right now.

[68c10airstream]

Welcome aboard from the lower states, I use an attachment for a pressure washer to sandblast anything you can think of. Pressure washer has to have at least 2700 psi and 2.5 gpm or higher. Watercannon.com sells it for about $110.00. Use sand for a fine finish, or blackjack for an aggressive cut and a rougher finish. Once blasted the bare metal gets a rust film that washes away with metal prep and you are ready for primer. I think a person could make money sandblasting for hire using this method. You only need good fitting goggles as there is no dust to get in your lungs. Good luck on you project, nice color combo!!

[Ol 67 C10]

I have had good luck with epoxy primer. Sprayed it on our 62 Impala frame, then sprayed with Nason Full-Thane black. It seem to be holding up really good.

[hugger6933]

Angle grinder with tire or a flap wheel will work fine for you then spray on some black epoxy primer then chassis black or some black equipment enamel it is super cheap and tough and nails. Jim