my 55 build need advise

[drivea55]

when having your body media blasted... what is best?

I been searching locally and found this link... http://newenglandsodablast.com/

is this the new type of blast or a gimmick?

i am contemplating removing my cab and having it blasted, media blasting is one thing but using baking soda? its new to me....

on my budget build I am seriously thinking of removing the body and having it done.

majority?....

thanks
Brian

[bensimmons_05]

Soda blasting isn't all that new. One guy on this forum just did his cab the other day. JML55 i believe.

Baking soda is lighter than sand or other media so it does not have the warping effects that can make the body work a nightmare.

you should be able to google soda blasting and get a good amount of information.

[mylow53]

every media has it's uses. if your cab is bondoed up pretty good soda may not get it out. soda also changes the metal preventing flash rust. i would talk to a pro have them look at your specific needs. i heard wallnut shells are pretty awsome as well. i did my entire truck with sand and i still had areas of bondo i had to remove by hand
GT

[Kabwe]

Soda also does not remove rust. I use SPI primer and they will not warranty their product if you use it over Soda Blasted metal. Soda Blasting leaves a residue that is crucial to remove for adhesion.
This is from the tech sheet for my epoxy primer.
"NEVER use SPI Epoxy over a Soda Blasted vehicle, Acid Etch/Wash Primer, Rust Converter or other Metal Treatments. NEVER!"

[blackdiesel]

i wouldnt soda blast it. i've used it on alunmium wheels, and thats its place IMO. a lot of paint companys will not warranty their product if the metal has been soda blasted

[drivea55]

wow!
thanks a lot guys... looks like sand blasting it is...

[drivea55]

sad day for my wallet...

I decided it was time to pull the glass and the windshield went fine and is safely in the basement then came the rear glass.........

was sooooo easy to remove.... it slipped out of my hands.....

need I say anymore?.....

[kalirodding]

That sucks. If you were closed i'd give you an extra one I have.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by drivea55

sad day for my wallet...

I decided it was time to pull the glass and the windshield went fine and is safely in the basement then came the rear glass.........

was sooooo easy to remove.... it slipped out of my hands.....

need I say anymore?.....

If all you broke was a piece of glass consider yourself lucky.lol I misplaced and replaced and brought so much stuff I will never use I don't know what to do with myself.lol A mind is a terrible thing.

[hotrodrookie]

yea thats a bummer. My dad set my windsheild outside after we pulled it out. The wind didnt like it either....

Nice frame sectioning though!

[drivea55]

ah you noticed the frame... lol

[bensimmons_05]

CPP has a kit to use a 73-87 chevy truck power steering box. This is the kit im going to use, but I don't have it installed yet so I dont have any pictures for you. check out www.classicperform.com

[drivea55]

pretty cool,
this seems to be the direct link to the kit
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ks/5559PSK.htm

[drivea55]

this isnt a truck update as much as a truck much needed update...

just got done running a new line to the garage so I can run everything needed for doing this truck. its really nice to be able to run the air, welder, heater, lights without issues...

thought there are a few guys out there that would find this a great step. i see it as a step back that I couldnt be workin on the truck but power is essential.

now to start grinding away...

[OrrieG]

That is a big step. When I bought my place in 1985 first thing I did was tear down the old single space garage and build my shop. I told her it was necessary to have a nice place to work and build all the nice stuff she wanted for the house remodel and addition. Wired it for 220, only think I regret is not putting in the toilet and wash sink.

[drivea55]

funny, I couldn't get her to agree to phone and cable while I was running the wires...lol

I even said I'd throw in a hammock...lol

brian

[hotrodrookie]

Sweet!

[drivea55]

another patch completed today yeah!

[OrrieG]

looking good, progress is great. It's starting to get cold here ( supposed to go under 10 middle of the week) so its getting hard to work in the garage.

[drivea55]

yeah, its snowing here ...

i have to run the kerosene bullet heater for a 1/2 hour before starting any project from now on. darn cold...

but its the price you pay...

[drivea55]

left side done now...

the driver side was so bad that the lower fender support that i fabricated will have to wait for a test fit before being welded in.
as you can see the passenger side was ok enough for me to blast it and weld it in place.

*note*

if anybody buys the panels from ecklers... the lower part of the panel dips towards the firewall instead of pitching outward, so your lower fender brackets will not line up with them without major hammering, or shortening of the fender location brackets...

maybe this is only with a 3600, I do not know... but i had to shorten it 1/4 inch cause of its "new" form.

Brian