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D13 · 06-15-2020, 11:27 AM

Looking at a long slow build. Have the frame, going to do all new brakes etc. It will take me probably 5 years before final assembly. How do you guys store your chassis for long periods without the brakes rusting? I live in Michigan with temp and humidity swings. I don't have a heated building or a dehumidifier the size of a house.

I'm looking at stainless lines, possibly silicone fluid as truck will sit for a considerable portion of the time. Heavy 3/4 ton 4wd so rotors and hubs are $$$ and I'd rather not have to replace them bu once.

**PGSigns** · 06-16-2020, 07:37 PM

Have you thought about changing the order of the build? Maybe do all the metal work first then the Chassis.
Jimmy

**The Rocknrod** · 06-16-2020, 08:57 PM

Wipe em down with corrosionX.

tinydb84 · 06-18-2020, 12:54 PM

You can shoot them with cheap spray paint and use acetone and a rag later to wipe it off. As long as the brakes are smooth you shouldn't need to do any real work removing it.

Ive seen people use masking tape with pretty good effect as well.

gmc684x4 · 06-20-2020, 04:16 PM

use a nice grease or heavy sticky oil over it that is why these are really oily new from the store

gmc684x4 · 06-20-2020, 04:19 PM

My other understanding silicone fluid does not mix well with dot3
If everything is new no issues

LS short box · 06-21-2020, 04:52 PM

I'm thinking leave the brakes off and in box until you are ready to bolt them on for good. If you need the chassis rolling just make a dolly for the front and rear axles so you can move it around as needed.
On my 68 C10 project I did the frame first. Sand blasted and epoxy primer. With the frame bare I stood up against my shop wall so it took up almost no room. Rear axle and front suspension cleaned and primed same thing. When I was ready after about 18 months I bought all brake stuff so it had no chance of rusting.
Good luck with your project.

06-15-2020, 11:27 AM	#1
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Storing chassis for slow build Looking at a long slow build. Have the frame, going to do all new brakes etc. It will take me probably 5 years before final assembly. How do you guys store your chassis for long periods without the brakes rusting? I live in Michigan with temp and humidity swings. I don't have a heated building or a dehumidifier the size of a house. I'm looking at stainless lines, possibly silicone fluid as truck will sit for a considerable portion of the time. Heavy 3/4 ton 4wd so rotors and hubs are $$$ and I'd rather not have to replace them bu once. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

06-16-2020, 07:37 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Storing chassis for slow build Have you thought about changing the order of the build? Maybe do all the metal work first then the Chassis. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

06-16-2020, 08:57 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Storing chassis for slow build Wipe em down with corrosionX. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-18-2020, 12:54 PM	#4
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Storing chassis for slow build You can shoot them with cheap spray paint and use acetone and a rag later to wipe it off. As long as the brakes are smooth you shouldn't need to do any real work removing it. Ive seen people use masking tape with pretty good effect as well. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

06-20-2020, 04:16 PM	#5
gmc684x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitehorse yukon Posts: 1,218	Re: Storing chassis for slow build use a nice grease or heavy sticky oil over it that is why these are really oily new from the store

06-20-2020, 04:19 PM	#6
gmc684x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitehorse yukon Posts: 1,218	Re: Storing chassis for slow build My other understanding silicone fluid does not mix well with dot3 If everything is new no issues

06-21-2020, 04:52 PM	#7
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,147	Re: Storing chassis for slow build I'm thinking leave the brakes off and in box until you are ready to bolt them on for good. If you need the chassis rolling just make a dolly for the front and rear axles so you can move it around as needed. On my 68 C10 project I did the frame first. Sand blasted and epoxy primer. With the frame bare I stood up against my shop wall so it took up almost no room. Rear axle and front suspension cleaned and primed same thing. When I was ready after about 18 months I bought all brake stuff so it had no chance of rusting. Good luck with your project.

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