CO684X4'S 68 4x4 shortbed project (updated 7-01-10)

[CO684X4]

Small little update. I finally have all the parts and brackets off the frame. Took a little while there were four things I had to cut off the frame. All the bolts came out easy. Thank goodness for that. I was expecting them to be frozen. I ordered my Rust Bullet today. So tomorrow I will get the frame ready for paint.

[CO684X4]

Well time for a little update on this bad boy. I finally got my first coat of Rust Bullet Black Shell on. I am rolling it on due to my HOA. It looks ok so far. I will have some pics when it is all done painted. It took my about 40 hours of sanding the frame down. Man did that suck.

[td]

hey CO684x4,

when you get that thing back running and driving those pics you got are going to be somthing to be proud of. you guys that blow these trucks a apart like this are my heros. makes me wish i'd done it that way myself.

[CO684X4]

Thanks. It all started just fixing one thing then I would notice another thing wrong. So I finally gave in and took it all apart.

[CO684X4]

some pics of the first coat.

[71PA_Highboy]

Make sure you do your best to get inside the cross members / boxed portions of the frame.... it is amazing how much crap can get in there and then when they rust out it is really nasty.

Anyway, that looks real nice.

I do have a question... rust bullet is silver, the top coat is black... how durable is the top coat... and when it scratches, does the silver show thru or is the top coat really well adhered to the base coat so that isn't an issue?

I've never used rust bullet, so any input is appreciated.

Regards,

Eric

[CO684X4]

I just used the black shell by itself. It can be used without the rust bullet automotive. I'm trying to find a way to get the paint in the boxed area. It was a major pain to sand the boxed area.

[CO684X4]

Well since the site was down for a few days I actually got some work done on the truck. Yesterday I was able to get the front suspension and axle back on. Replaced all hardware with grade 8 hardware. Looks pretty good I think. I still need to paint inside the boxed section of the frame. I have part of it done just need to finish.. Right now I am in the middle of replaceing the front cab mounts. Its slowly getting there.

[td]

looks great!!

[CO684X4]

Thanks. I was so happy when I bolted the first part on. Finally seeing some results to all the work. Its a small step in the right direction.

[CO684X4]

Well I just finished welding on my first cab mount. This actually the very first welding project. I am rather happy with how it turned out. I think It looks good. Looks like I got good penetration. Here are some pics. In the last pic you can see the difference in the factory mount compared to the DC mounts. Oh yeah I did paint the cab floor and inside the mount with rust bullet. Now on to the other mount.

[FordTruck]

Thanks. It all started just fixing one thing then I would notice another thing wrong. So I finally gave in and took it all apart.

I know how that is Ming started with a transmission change then that led to finding rust,then a full blown cab swap God I can't wait to drive my truck.

Looks REALLY GOOD I wish I would have done more painting and front end stuff while ming was apart.

[td]

i see your staying after it. good work!!

[mljjones67]

Man you are kicking butt! Keep it up you will be driven your truck before you know it!

[CO684X4]

Thanks guys. The wife wants her car back in the garage before winter. So im trying to get the body back on the frame so she can park her car in the garage.