55.2-59 Best way to clean this up?

[Phungki]

Any idea what kind of metal this is? Suggestions on best way to restore it?
Thank you

[Softpatch]

Originally Posted by Phungki

Any idea what kind of metal this is? Suggestions on best way to restore it?
Thank you

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Looks like a Crime sene.......Just kidding .
Can you peel it.?
is it a thin piece of Tin glued on.?.
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[Foot Stomper]

You could try CLR but my guess is that it's beyond repair. You can peel it off but you won't like the results.
The best way is to get a new refinished one and it'll look great. I'll post a picture soon or go to the page 5 of my build thread mentioned in my signature panel below.

[mr48chev]

You can clean it up with CLR but that won't return the finish to show original.

This guy did do them in 2015. No indication of price but I'd think you need a deep pocket to reach down into. http://classictrucks.net/1955-59-gmc...ration-source/

If you aren't restoring to total original there are options that look almost stock but might only be noticed by GMC truck guys. Maybe cut some aluminum panels the same size and exact shape and engine turn it, use an engine turned decal on the panel you have after cleaning it up and taking care of the rust. Painting it flat black or dull silver. or wrinkle black. Hammer tone spray paint that gives an interesting finish behind the gauge rings.

[joedoh]

if you are just trying to get rid of the rust, before you try anything else:


go to cardboard freight and get the 9 dollar bottle of evaporust. put it in a shallow pan, and submerge the parts. leave them there till the rust is loose, a couple days. I have used it on a couple things and been amazed. I had a 41 chevy that was a 42, so the data plate was regular steel instead of the aluminized or galvanized steel they normally use. it was a sheet of red rust, the evaporust took off all the corrosion and revealed the green paint over the original printing. there was nothing but rust visible when I got it, I was able to read the numbers with a magnifying glass.

I also used it on some head bolts for a 228 GMC. they were also complete rust. after a day or two they came out so clean that they looked like they were in the GM parts tray for assembly, nooo kidding. not that shiny buffed look of cleaned parts, the original peened matte finish.

I will see if I can dig out a few pictures, I have been really astounded by its usefulness. its non toxic and you dont dump it out after using, just keep using it till it stops working, then pour it right down the drain.

[Foot Stomper]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

You can clean it up with CLR but that won't return the finish to show original.

This guy did do them in 2015. No indication of price but I'd think you need a deep pocket to reach down into. http://classictrucks.net/1955-59-gmc...ration-source/

If you aren't restoring to total original there are options that look almost stock but might only be noticed by GMC truck guys. Maybe cut some aluminum panels the same size and exact shape and engine turn it, use an engine turned decal on the panel you have after cleaning it up and taking care of the rust. Painting it flat black or dull silver. or wrinkle black. Hammer tone spray paint that gives an interesting finish behind the gauge rings.

Yes, Rick still does them and I didn't think his price was unreasonable. Page 5 of my build thread shows his work. May not be for everyone, but it was for me.

An alternative might be to buy a used that's in better shape?

[Phungki]

Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

Yes, Rick still does them and I didn't think his price was unreasonable. Page 5 of my build thread shows his work. May not be for everyone, but it was for me.

An alternative might be to buy a used that's in better shape?

It’s just a little surface rust. Not a big deal. As far as finding another one, well these aren’t exactly easy to find. Unlike Chevy they aren’t repopped. I was just curious about the metal makeup of it. I guess I’ll use some CLR. I’m sure it won’t damage the metal

[Foot Stomper]

Originally Posted by Phungki

Unlike Chevy they aren’t repopped.

Yes they are repopped. Rick Hendrickson does them.

Here are some pictures of when we did mine. You can see removing them makes a mess of things. They are aluminum and are very easy to scratch so be very careful with your CLR and do not scrub with anything abrasive. An old toothbrush would be all I would touch it with.

[Phungki]

Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

Yes they are repopped. Rick Hendrickson does them.

Here are some pictures of when we did mine. You can see removing them makes a mess of things. They are aluminum and are very easy to scratch so be very careful with your CLR and do not scrub with anything abrasive. An old toothbrush would be all I would touch it with.

Great. Who is Rick Hendrickson? So are they refurbished or reproduced?

[Foot Stomper]

Originally Posted by b-mac

Contact Rick Hendrickson for more information T: 940-300-5235


from Mr.48's link above...

B mac posted this information on my build thread but am certain he meant it for this thread.

Rick takes originals and refurbished them. They come out shinier than originals.

[Phungki]

Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

B mac posted this information on my build thread but am certain he meant it for this thread.

Rick takes originals and refurbished them. They come out shinier than originals.

Ok thank you
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