The cab is ready for epoxy primer. 4 rusty lower cab corners replaced, floor replaced, kick panels too. Removed and repaired rusted belt line. In order to repair the hidden belt line the back window inner panel had to be removed. It too needed repair and replaced the bottom lip of that inner panel. Did the hammer and dolly work on the back wall most of which was above and below the back window and some dents on the roof above the front window. Did some metal shrinking, I used the 9" shrinking disk and to my surprise I found a way to shrink metal Well worth the $70.00 dollars. My next step is a bath. Remove the cab from the rotisserie and move the rotisserie outdoors, remount the cab and wash the cab. Which brings me to my next step. Washing. I have searched this next step, washing bare metal, and I am no closer to moving forward to the bath then I was 2 days ago when I began this search. No search revealed bathing the entire cab, just panels one a time with a wax and grease remover. It is a large task to take on and I could use some help to understanding the dos and don'ts. Specifically what cleaning product is fundamental and cost effective. In other words, can I use soap and the garden hose? I would use the leaf blower and compressed air plus towels to remove all the water every where.
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Last edited by 87GN; 03/04/2023 4:22 PM.

1955.1 3600 5 window 4 speed all original except the 410 gears.
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