Body is finally off
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From: KC Kansas
Body is finally off
Ok, I finally got the body pulled yesterday.
I have been reading the forum here for a few weeks to get a few things straightened out that I wasnt sure of. Thank you very much for everyone being so generous and helpful with information. I had problems with the #4 body mount on D/S and #3 on P/S but with some persuasion they are all out.
Pics of my 79 vet so far
Next, I am at the stage now of blasting the frame. I was thinking about hanging some plastic and doing it myself, but havent ruled out paying a shop to do it. Anyone here done this and give me some hint as to how much of a pain in the @$$ it is?
I have been reading the forum here for a few weeks to get a few things straightened out that I wasnt sure of. Thank you very much for everyone being so generous and helpful with information. I had problems with the #4 body mount on D/S and #3 on P/S but with some persuasion they are all out.
Pics of my 79 vet so far
Next, I am at the stage now of blasting the frame. I was thinking about hanging some plastic and doing it myself, but havent ruled out paying a shop to do it. Anyone here done this and give me some hint as to how much of a pain in the @$$ it is?
Melting Slicks
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From: the land of a never ending frame-off resto-mod. May Visa have mercy on my soul.
I just had my frame blasted about 3 months ago. I highly recomend that you have someone do it for you. My cost was 300.00. Well worth it to do it plus all the mess and clean up.
It saved me a lot of time and I feel money too because I didn't have to invest in sand and tools to do it plus experience in picking media and knowledge of blasting. I sandblast all my own small parts and that works out great.
It saved me a lot of time and I feel money too because I didn't have to invest in sand and tools to do it plus experience in picking media and knowledge of blasting. I sandblast all my own small parts and that works out great.
Melting Slicks
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I blasted my own frame, used sifted Lowe's play sand through a Cambell Hausfield $25.00 sandblasting setup in the garage. I had to use an air chisel with a wide blade to expedite undercoating removal prior to blasting. I did a section at a time, swept the floor and repeated. Wasn't too messy (but cover anything you don't want sand on) or difficult and it worked great.
love pic's 
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From: KC Kansas
Awesome Thanks. I am going to look into the acid dipping but im afraid it might be more than I am wanting to spend. I will have to call around. Anyone recommend anyone for dipping or blasting in the KC area?
