5 lug upgrade... Seeking Guidance

[FlounderGDI]

Over the past 2 or 3 years I've managed to acquire a 71 5 lug disc brake set-up and a 71-72 5 lug rear end. I had been storing them in the bed of the truck for the winters but that got to be a pain after a while. They have been sitting out behind my dad's barn collecting rust. I don't have a whole lot of money to throw at them so I'm wondering what would you all suggest I do with a budget of $200-300 to spend?

Killing me watching this stuff rot when I spent some decent money/time wheeling and dealing for these.

[RodnRudy]

You should have put the parts in the barn not behind it. Looking at the pictures, it seems the passenger side spindle is already rusted beyond repair. At least cover them up and get them sand blasted when you're ready to use them

[70CHEVYBB]

just start taking things apart and save everything. The spindle will clean up with some 600 wet/dry sand paper. clean everything up and replace only what does not work.

[EARNHARDT#3]

Electrolysis....Google it ;-)

[FlounderGDI]

Thanks for the responses...

I would have loved to put them in the barn and not behind them. I did try but the barn is my dad's and he's got it so packed full of tractors there is literally no room for my stuff.

I started tearing everything apart like was suggested I guess I should probably finish. I had started to tackle the rear end because it looked like it would be the easiest to get apart and cleaned back up. I twisted off the bleeder valve and found two rounded off bolts on a wheel cylinder and got discouraged. I'll have to force myself to get back at it.

I've heard about electrolysis any idea how much it or sand blasting would cost for these two pieces. I might be able to convince my dad he needs to go in with me on a sand blaster to come clean up some of his tractor parts.