Builds 1995 full resto build (1 Viewer)

[jaymar]

back when i used to help build race cars, we sent the stripped tubs for an acid bath. cleans off all the paint, factory seam sealer, bondo, etc. only problem is neutralizing the acid that makes it into various voids and cavities

but yea, manufacturers dip the tubs in various baths for corrosion protection. paint gets applied by robot arms. cool stuff.

Why isn't this practice more widespread? Seems a lot less labor intensive. How did you neutralize the acid?

 

[SNLC]

Why isn't this practice more widespread? Seems a lot less labor intensive. How did you neutralize the acid?

Hey my man, we are not acid dipping or paint dipping. This is a build thread so I/we would prefer if we stick to this build vs a bunch of chat in this thread.



Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Torn down.

Cheers

 

[SoCal80series]

That's a tear down!

 

[SNLC]

Body getting 2k epoxy primer this morning.

Axle housings and frame are out for sand blasting.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

I think we got real lucky with this body. There is virtually zero parking lot or trail rash down the sides.

That means very minimal if any body filler.

Cheers

 

[lp2k]

question: for the frame, what type of paint will be used for it? OEM flat black or something stronger, such as: John Deere Blitz [ Black Industrial Paint ]

 

[SNLC]

So they were not actually flat black in my opinion just all the years has turned them flat. I have done them in flat and do think they look good though.

I should of took a picture of the front of the frame that has had oil and p/s fluid on it for 20yrs. Once we cleaned it off it is/was semi or low gloss black. Also gloss helps protect the paint longer.

I think we are probably just going to do it how I have done the last half dozen or so. More on that as the build progresses.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Starting in on chassis resto right now.

This all just came out of the parts washer and is headed into the sand blast cabinet next.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Couple more pics for today, the sun is on this side of the Cruiser late in the day.

There was a tiny bit of body damage in front of the tail light in the quarter panel. We beat that out before primer.

Cheers

 

[SaturnAscends]

I'd be curious how much a J80 body weighs compared to other trucks. That sheet metal is thick!

 

[SNLC]

Sanding, sanding and more sanding.

A load of chassis and axle parts ready for paint.

Cheers

 

[jomelo]

How does this thing get a build thread tag?

 

[ohsix]

How does this thing get a build thread tag?

Maybe when it starts going back together?

I went through your HDJ80 build thread over the last couple of days. That's such an awesome Cruiser! Put me on your "dibs" list if/when you get ready to sell it.

 

[Malleus]

Sanding, sanding and more sanding.

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A load of chassis and axle parts ready for paint.

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Cheers

Do all of the chassis parts get the same treatment/paint as the frame and axles? I guess I made the assumption that the axles and frame are treated equally.

 

[SoCal80series]

How does this thing get a build thread tag?

If you're talking about the yellow build thread tag - you have to designate it as such when you start the thread.

 

[ohsix]

Do all of the chassis parts get the same treatment/paint as the frame and axles? I guess I made the assumption that the axles and frame are treated equally.

The plan for the frame is:
sandblast
acid wash
water wash
POR 15
paint top coat

I know the chassis parts that are getting reused are being sandblasted. I'll let Ian answer the paint/coating plan for those parts.

We're going with Blackhawk radius arms, Dobinson rear LCAs, Dobinson's adjustable panhards front and rear. I'm guessing Ian will leave whatever coating those come with.

 

[jomelo]

The plan for the frame is:
sandblast
acid wash
water wash
POR 15
paint top coat

I know the chassis parts that are getting reused are being sandblasted. I'll let Ian answer the paint/coating plan for those parts.

We're going with Blackhawk radius arms, Dobinson rear LCAs, Dobinson's adjustable panhards front and rear. I'm guessing Ian will leave whatever coating those come with.

I think you are going to like the Blackhawk arms. They drive really good on mine and that’s generally the same suspension setup I have. What shocks?

 

[ohsix]

I think you are going to like the Blackhawk arms. They drive really good on mine and that’s generally the same suspension setup I have. What shocks?

King 2.5. OME coils.

Copying a lot of your HDJ80 parts.

 

[jomelo]

King 2.5. OME coils.

Copying a lot of your HDJ80 parts.

The ride is great. I like driving the 80 over my 200.