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Russell · 06-19-2004, 10:21 PM

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

I still plan on putting a Blazer tank in, repairing / replacing my leaf springs and putting a new set of shocks in.

Pretty amazing, there actually is some metal left on my truck

Nvbowtie · 06-20-2004, 07:08 AM

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

SanitysBane · 06-20-2004, 02:00 PM

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.

bigblock73 · 06-20-2004, 06:29 PM

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.

Russell · 06-20-2004, 06:40 PM

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

Russell · 06-20-2004, 07:54 PM

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?

8t5Silverado · 06-21-2004, 06:28 PM

Looks good...what are your plans again?

Russell · 06-21-2004, 08:35 PM

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.

78ChevySilverado · 06-22-2004, 11:07 PM

[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.

I'll post some pics of my frame work later. Best of luck in the meantime!

GMC1tondually4dr · 06-23-2004, 01:39 AM

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

78ChevySilverado · 06-23-2004, 01:20 PM

Here's those pics I said I'd post.

06-19-2004, 10:21 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	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 I still plan on putting a Blazer tank in, repairing / replacing my leaf springs and putting a new set of shocks in. Pretty amazing, there actually is some metal left on my truck Attached Images __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-20-2004, 07:08 AM	#2
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	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 __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

06-20-2004, 02:00 PM	#3
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	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. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-20-2004, 06:29 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	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. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

06-20-2004, 06:40 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	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 __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-20-2004, 07:54 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	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? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-21-2004, 06:28 PM	#7
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Looks good...what are your plans again? __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

06-21-2004, 08:35 PM	#8
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	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. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-22-2004, 11:07 PM	#9
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	[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. I'll post some pics of my frame work later. Best of luck in the meantime!

06-23-2004, 01:39 AM	#10
GMC1tondually4dr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 341	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

06-23-2004, 01:20 PM	#11
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	Here's those pics I said I'd post. Attached Images



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