Daverods project 66

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I don't know about using diesel on the inside to stop rust. It would be forever seeping out of every little crack and opening. Plus if you did it before paint you might have a heck of a time keeping it off of your to be painted surface. Could be almost as bad as WD40 with painting.

Yes that diff vent is original.

I don't think he soaked it. Just a fine mist. I'll ask him about what you said.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

I'm sure it cheaper then that rust stop stuff. I wonder about the smell? I took the cover off my diff to change the oil. The vent on top was kind funny insted of a long hose it had alittle 1" vent thng? Think thats factory?

If you think you might drive in deep water I would put the kind of vent that has a hose.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by Strodder

If you think you might drive in deep water I would put the kind of vent that has a hose.

I was thinking it should have a hose? Hell this truck or my other truck will never see rain again let alone creek water. Now my f#ord it will be outside untill it's body parts fall off. That should be next year sometime. It has a hose on its diff. because it's a 4x4 and I dog the $hit out of it. Gotta love the big blocks.

[daverod]

Put my jeep springs on. Put on a new rear brake line. What a pain. Nobody carried the right brake line. I ended up putting an adapter on the end where it hooks into the line coming down the frame. When for alittle spin around the block rides nice. Thinking I should paint the back part of my frame while I have the bed off.

[Strodder]

Yup, your going to have to break out the Blaster. Make sure you wear a respirator. I can't wait to do mine.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Yup, your going to have to break out the Blaster. Make sure you wear a respirator. I can't wait to do mine.

Do you reuse your sand?

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

Do you reuse your sand?

To save money, hell yes. That's what takes so much time. Sweeping it up, sifting it, and putting back in the blaster. I just found out how to save sand usage buy adjusting the air flow. Before it was coming out full blast, and the tank emptied real fast.

[daverod]

Before and after.

[bubba327]

Hey it looks much better lower -- new rims look good too ----but not as good as those Pocatello girls a few posts back.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by bubba327

Hey it looks much better lower -- new rims look good too ----but not as good as those Pocatello girls a few posts back.

Thanks Bubba. Those girls turned out to be a bunch of flat a$$ photo voodoo fakers. I'm pissed. They did have the perfect asses.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

Thanks Bubba. Those girls turned out to be a bunch of flat a$$ photo voodoo fakers. I'm pissed. They did have the perfect asses.

I really didn't want to hear that.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by Strodder

I really didn't want to hear that.

I know reality sucks don't it. Could'nt bring myself to sand blasting my frame. I did wire brush it good though. Put a coat of rust restorer and two coats of gloss black. I was in such a big rush to get my bed back on I forgot to take some pics. I missed driving it. I don't want to spent a lot of time or money on the 64 yet. I'm just going to drive it ther way it is for now. I might get a couple bumpers for it. Now I can work on getting my 66 to lay frame. Or it least thinking about getting it to lay frame. Hunting season is coming up quick and the month of September is'nt a big $$ maker for me. It's hard to make cash chasing elk for a month.

[daverod]

I've got two bedsides that look about the same. Think this could be fixed? It looks worse in person the curve part is really wacked. The first pics shows it the best.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

I've got two bedsides that look about the same. Think this could be fixed? It looks worse in person the curve part is really wacked. The first pics shows it the best.

I sure a good body man can shrink, & hammer it back to shape. As long as he doesn't use too much Bondo.
If not cut the bad part out and make new panels.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by Strodder

I sure a good body man can shrink, & hammer it back to shape. As long as he doesn't use too much Bondo.
If not cut the bad part out and make new panels.

I do have an extra bed side. It's wacked in the same spot but I mightbe able to cut a piece out of it further down the side.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

I do have an extra bed side. It's wacked in the same spot but I mightbe able to cut a piece out of it further down the side.

Sounds like a plan.

[daverod]

Ordered me a big old step notch for my 66 today. Got it from SD. Sale price. Now I need a four link. Do I have to Z the front to get it to lay frame. I'm planing on 2" spindles, bags and my pancaked 1 1/2"cross member.

[ruffrida2005]

if your crossmember is pancaked then you will be good, to lay that thing out with dropspindles. You'll have to get 2 1/2", some people use 3" but you have problems with wheels. One thing you can do if you have the SD cups too is to cut them down to 1".

[daverod]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

if your crossmember is pancaked then you will be good, to lay that thing out with dropspindles. You'll have to get 2 1/2", some people use 3" but you have problems with wheels. One thing you can do if you have the SD cups too is to cut them down to 1".

Thats good it look like a z would be a pain. I meant 2 1/2 spindles. I was having a hard time finding info on a z. Do they call it somthing different?

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

Do they call it somthing different?

Yes, butchering your frame.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Yes, butchering your frame.

I thought that would be right up your alley. Did a search on it did'nt find $hit. Your a funny guy.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

I thought that would be right up your alley. Did a search on it did'nt find $hit. Your a funny guy.

Hot Rodders usually Z the back of the frame. I guess it's called the same when you do the front. Another way to get it to lay rockers is to body drop it, or channel it. (Same thing) But you loose floor height. I would rather Z it. Then the inside of the cab looks stock.
But what question did you have? Did you just want to see pictures of how it's done?

[daverod]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Hot Rodders usually Z the back of the frame. I guess it's called the same when you do the front. Another way to get it to lay rockers is to body drop it, or channel it. (Same thing) But you loose floor height. I would rather Z it. Then the inside of the cab looks stock.
But what question did you have? Did you just want to see pictures of how it's done?

I was just wondering if it was needed to lay the front down. I couldn't find much info on how or where to cut the frame? If I don't need to do it then I won't.

[ruffrida2005]

Dave I dont think you will have to Z it, I think the SD and PD crossmembers are raised up 1 1/2" as well and Mine lays out. But check it first. I'm going to PM you some info on the Z.

[Real_McCoy]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Great score If you part out put me down for the custom trim on the pillar behind the door if they are good,

I know someone who had a set a while back. I will check on them if you want.