1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

[99 to Life]

coach, I'm sure you don't want your thread clogged up with pages of what to coat your frame with, there is tons of info out there. Would I say the best option is pay to blast and then epoxy primer. YES, but..... would I also say buy all your tools from America? YES is that feasible NO. for you its different because this is a family truck and its a forever truck. So if you want to ball out by all means do so. But like a lot of guys on here some cuts need to be made. I'v personally never heard bad things about rust inhibiting coatings, esp when top coated.

Flap discs are going to be your best option IMO if you're not blasting the frame. that and a cut off wheel. You are not going to get the surface as good as blasting, but its the next best thing, which is sometimes the pill you have to swallow on building a truck.

[Coach529]

Don't worry about clogging this thread up.....I love these discussions. I always end up learning something.

It is a constant struggle. Budget vs wants vs what is best etc.

Since this is a forever truck I want it done RIGHT.....but ultimately the wear and tear on this chassis will be minimal. I was in hurry when I did some of the rear suspension work 2 years ago and threw some cheap rattle can primer over the bare metal under the bed. It held up great with no prep.

At this point I will knock the loose stuff off and use some KBS Chassis Coat on it. I will cover that with some satin enamel. Good for another 60+ years.

[Coach529]

I have a tendency to over analyze the crap out of stuff. I am all stressed about making this chassis look perfect....perfect welds, perfect finish....when In all actuality once it is all assembled it will barely be seen..

[joedoh]

I called one of those soda blasting guys for a quote on coming out and blasting my frame and the inside of my cab, he wanted $300 plus $300 for the drive! in my opinion he is the one out in BFE, so I declined. but it got me thinking, and researching, and I found that northern tool sells a $70 part to let you use a pressure washer as a dustless blaster. the pressure washer requirements are pretty high so I dont think a $200 washer would work well, but if I compare the $600 one time cost of having someone come out to the ability to use it any time I want... I was ready to buy a washer and the weather went from 50s to 30s, haha. so it may be spring before I try it, but something to think about.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by joedoh

I called one of those soda blasting guys for a quote on coming out and blasting my frame and the inside of my cab, he wanted $300 plus $300 for the drive! in my opinion he is the one out in BFE, so I declined. but it got me thinking, and researching, and I found that northern tool sells a $70 part to let you use a pressure washer as a dustless blaster. the pressure washer requirements are pretty high so I dont think a $200 washer would work well, but if I compare the $600 one time cost of having someone come out to the ability to use it any time I want... I was ready to buy a washer and the weather went from 50s to 30s, haha. so it may be spring before I try it, but something to think about.

Interesting...
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...duct_8520_8520

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by Coach529

I have a tendency to over analyze the crap out of stuff. I am all stressed about making this chassis look perfect....perfect welds, perfect finish....when In all actuality once it is all assembled it will barely be seen..

The only guy who will REALLY like it is the guy who changes the oil & filter!

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Interesting...
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...duct_8520_8520

That is an interesting set up.....and for the price I may invest in one just to see how it would work with my 2500psi pressure washer.

Unfortunately I do not have the heated area to wash inside.......and the weather outside will not allow it until APRIL.

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by solidaxel

The only guy who will REALLY like it is the guy who changes the oil & filter!

[Coach529]

Nothing huge accomplished the last couple days. I kind of butchered the relief for the rack and pinion, so I worked last night to close that up neatly. Use some 4" pipe and some 1/8" flat plate. 4" holesaw was also used......damn I need a Plasma Cutter.







I drug the frame outside today and cleaned up all the loose rust and buildup on it. It is almost ready for paint.





Tonight I drug my Thunderbird IRS into the shop and started getting it ready for install.



I will be detailing the IRS install on a separate thread linked below!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666720

[youngrodder]

Hardcore working outside in the cold temps. Looks like your frame is getting there. I spent the afternoon welding up more holes in my frame...

Keep at it.

Marc

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Hardcore working outside in the cold temps. Looks like your frame is getting there. I spent the afternoon welding up more holes in my frame...

Keep at it.

Marc

It actually wasn't that bad today......low 30's. I wanted to try and keep the mess out of the garage.

[Advanced Design]

Nice fix on the notch Coach. I agree, outside in the snow is hard core...awesome!
Following along on the irs redo too.

[YukonXL04]

Originally Posted by Coach529

It actually wasn't that bad today......low 30's. I wanted to try and keep the mess out of the garage.

Your definitely more hard core than me. It's been low 40's and windy here and it was too cold for me to mess with the truck. Good job!

[iowaboynca]

Originally Posted by YukonXL04

Your definitely more hard core than me. It's been low 40's and windy here and it was too cold for me to mess with the truck. Good job!

C'mon now it was mid to high 40's today in Central CA and I was able to get some work in...but then again the wife did come out and ask me if I was cold and my DA replied, "ugh no. why?" This sure ain't the Iowa I grew up in...

Keep up the good work on the build Coach! i love your truck!

[Coach529]

30's in January is about as good as it gets up here in NoDak.

If it would have hit 40 I would have shut the heat off and opened up all the garage doors!!

[Coach529]

IRS install sneak peak.....

[60chevyjim]

rustoleum semi gloss works nice for chassis and under hood .. I buy it by the quart .
thin it with acetone to spray it or you can brush it on the chassis .

[lower50's]

Nice work on the frame, IRS is going to be sweet!!

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Nice work on the frame, IRS is going to be sweet!!

Thanks I am so damn close to setting it down on the ground and checking ride height. Maybe tonight!!

[BIGglaSS]

Nice. I was going to do a TBird IRS, until I scored a deal on two C4 IRS. Yours looks a lot easier.

[Coach529]

Found this picture on Instagram. I think Henry needs blue wheels.

What do you think?

[99 to Life]

I could go either way, blue or black. I like a lot of white with blue trucks, so like a cream with wide whites or something light would look cool too. lotta options with your blue.

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

I could go either way, blue or black. I like a lot of white with blue trucks, so like a cream with wide whites or something light would look cool too. lotta options with your blue.

I always thought a cream would look good......but I was afraid it would blend into the wide whites too much......

[99 to Life]

put a center cap on and a beauty rim, break it up a tad, or just go darker cream. either way I think it would look good.

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

put a center cap on and a beauty rim, break it up a tad, or just go darker cream. either way I think it would look good.

I contacted Cragar about a beauty ring......they do not make one, but they say a thin one will fit. I need to round up a set.