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HardKoreKustoms · 01-13-2013, 11:25 AM

So I am about disassemble my frame to send to sand blast gad a quick question. Wgen I go ti reassemble it would I use geade 8 blots on the ro
Rivied areas also.
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midniteblues · 01-13-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HardKoreKustoms

So I am about disassemble my frame to send to sand blast gad a quick question. Wgen I go ti reassemble it would I use geade 8 blots on the ro
Rivied areas also.
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do your self a huge favor and only pull the rivits you absolutly have too. you'll be ahead of the game if you do this and yes grade 8 bolts

HardKoreKustoms · 01-13-2013, 12:45 PM

Ok thanks. Why wouldn't you want to pull all of them. I understand it might be a pain when you go about putting it back together after either paint or powder coat
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Mike C · 01-13-2013, 03:50 PM

A better question, is why would you consider disassembling the frame? GM chose rivets over bolts because they WON'T come loose. Rivets are a better choice for a frame, and you don't gain anything by disassembling the frame IMO. Just have it blasted then clean and coat with your protective coating of choice.

HardKoreKustoms · 01-13-2013, 04:26 PM

True I just really wanted to make sure all the nooks and crainys were clean and clear of tge crap from tge last 40+ years of crud
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HardKoreKustoms · 01-13-2013, 04:27 PM

But it does make more since with rivits and I don't have money to spend for the ritit gun press they use.
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67ctener · 01-13-2013, 06:05 PM

Here's mine after sandblast. It really gets into every nook and I don't think you should have a problem leaving it assembled. On the others hand I understand your concern and lmc sells a complete grade 8 bolt kit to replace all frame rivets
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01-13-2013, 11:25 AM	#1
HardKoreKustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 84	frame dissassemble reassemble So I am about disassemble my frame to send to sand blast gad a quick question. Wgen I go ti reassemble it would I use geade 8 blots on the ro Rivied areas also. Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 12:45 PM	#3
HardKoreKustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 84	Re: frame dissassemble reassemble Ok thanks. Why wouldn't you want to pull all of them. I understand it might be a pain when you go about putting it back together after either paint or powder coat Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 03:50 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: frame dissassemble reassemble A better question, is why would you consider disassembling the frame? GM chose rivets over bolts because they WON'T come loose. Rivets are a better choice for a frame, and you don't gain anything by disassembling the frame IMO. Just have it blasted then clean and coat with your protective coating of choice. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-13-2013, 04:26 PM	#5
HardKoreKustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 84	Re: frame dissassemble reassemble True I just really wanted to make sure all the nooks and crainys were clean and clear of tge crap from tge last 40+ years of crud Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 04:27 PM	#6
HardKoreKustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 84	Re: frame dissassemble reassemble But it does make more since with rivits and I don't have money to spend for the ritit gun press they use. Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 06:05 PM	#7
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: frame dissassemble reassemble Here's mine after sandblast. It really gets into every nook and I don't think you should have a problem leaving it assembled. On the others hand I understand your concern and lmc sells a complete grade 8 bolt kit to replace all frame rivets Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly



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