1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project

[zicc1835]

nice....

[68bowtie]

Looks great!

[68 C10 Driver]

So I got out today to do some de-rusting of the frame, all the while enjoying the shade from my new car port. stripping rust off of a truck frame is not an easy task, especially when your primary weapon is a hand grinder with a wire wheel on it. Not only is it loud (had my ear protection on), but it really gets old fast. Those heavy duty wire wheels work great, but occasionally throw those wires at you. Definitely wear a face shield when doing that task.

Sprayed Rust Mort on the frame after I wire brushed it. Should not flash-rust. I will eventually use the Eastwood Rust Encapsulator and Satin Black 2k frame paint when the rust removal is done.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by 68 C10 Driver

So I got out today to do some de-rusting of the frame, all the while enjoying the shade from my new car port. stripping rust off of a truck frame is not an easy task, especially when your primary weapon is a hand grinder with a wire wheel on it. Not only is it loud (had my ear protection on), but it really gets old fast. Those heavy duty wire wheels work great, but occasionally throw those wires at you. Definitely wear a face shield when doing that task.

Sprayed Rust Mort on the frame after I wire brushed it. Should not flash-rust. I will eventually use the Eastwood Rust Encapsulator and Satin Black 2k frame paint when the rust removal is done.

looking good lots of work been there and done that .....I cheated and had the second one I did blasted keep at it.... and your right watch them flyin wires off the wheel you may want a blacksmiths apron

[raggedjim]

Wire wheels, I use them but I don't like them! Nice work!

[68 C10 Driver]

Finally got some time to get out and work on the frame. Had to do some rework of the area previously done due to surface rust. I got a little further, spraying with Rust Mort as I go trying to keep the rust at bay. Hoping to get the rest of the frame de-rusted, rust encapsulator applied, and the 2k epoxy frame paint applied before the cold weather sets in.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by 68 C10 Driver

Finally got some time to get out and work on the frame. Had to do some rework of the area previously done due to surface rust. I got a little further, spraying with Rust Mort as I go trying to keep the rust at bay. Hoping to get the rest of the frame de-rusted, rust encapsulator applied, and the 2k epoxy frame paint applied before the cold weather sets in.

I know you put the port up to work under how cold does it get by you?

[68 C10 Driver]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

I know you put the port up to work under how cold does it get by you?

It doesn't get too cold here...late January and into February we average about 48 degrees with lows into the upper 20s to lower/mid 30s. But we have periods it will climb into the 60s for a few days at a time. Just depends.