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| | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 | I am in the process of filling all the little former rust pock marks in my frame. I had the frame dip cleaned. I'm using Metal-to-Metal which it a little tough to work with due to the quick set time, but seems to be a great product and came highly recommended. On the larger areas it has been pretty easy using a 5" sanding disc to clean it up and ready it for paint.
Are there any easier ways to get to the smaller areas where the 5" disc won't fit or am I stuck doing those by hand? What are the tricks of the trade you have learned over the years?
Tim
Tim Sheridan 1947 First Series Chevy 1/2-Ton"Liberty Series" - "Art Deco" - Whatever you'd like to call it. In the Gallery | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 261 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 261 | There are 3" disc sanders available (Google "Auto Body Suppy") and a dremel tool can be used for very small spaces.
34 & 35 trucks are the greatest
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 | Tim,
I bought a 2 inch air sander from HF with a hook and loop. Paper is bought at body shop supply. It works real well. I a painting my truk this weekend. Will post pics when done. I am excited beyond words.
Dan | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Say Tim, where did you have your frame dipped? I'm just an hour south of the border, might be interested in running mine up thar.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
ps. how much they get to dip a pickup frame?
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 | Restoration Specialists
6848 S. 112 St
Franklin, WI
414-529-1515
Web page has more details on my truck.
Frame $350
Fenders $75 each (front including extensions or rear)
Running Boards $25 each (in 2004)
Other body parts dipped in Toledo, OH at American Metal Cleaning
2512 Albion St.
Toledo, OH
43610
419-255-1828
Cab $1,100
Interior back panel $45
Bell Housing $50
Steering linkage parts $15
Frame Cross Member $20
Brake parts and backing plates $30
Front Axle $45
As you can see I have spent a lot just to get parts cleaned but I can honestly say there is absolutely no rust on my truck and I know what I am dealing with.
Tim Sheridan 1947 First Series Chevy 1/2-Ton"Liberty Series" - "Art Deco" - Whatever you'd like to call it. In the Gallery | | |
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