Might be useful to crosspost the original build thread over to this group...
Original build thread here (https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/725937-rust-righteous.html)
Got my hands on some epoxy and fiberglass cloth and learned how to patch!
Turns out the previous owner really liked his bondo!
Next up, one of the guys over on the VI Cruisers Fourm suggested that instead of the full body off restoration I simply spray off all the dirt and grime, grind off the surface rust and lather almost every surface I can get to with this stuff called "Conquest", I looked up what it actually is and its Phosphoric Acid! When the acid comes in contact with Iron Oxide it converts it to black Ferric Phosphate and the black coating will actually protect against later rust!
First order of buisness was to get the spare tire off..
turns out it is easier said than done. The whole chain winch system was completley bunged up with rust so the chain had to be cut
(Anyone know where I can get a new one of these hoists?)
Once the spare was off, I had more room to get a look at my rotting C-Channel section of my rear frame, and im beginning to think we may need to amputate...
Luckily there were a couple skilled welders/fabricatiors at the VI Cruisers meeting last wednesday that sounded able to do some work on it!
Quick final shot of "The Workbench"
As per the eventual engine swap, the cummins 6bt idea will sadly be put to rest
the wedneday meeting with the cruiser club pretty much gave me 1100lbs of reasons why I shouldn't do the swap and instead go for the lighter Toyota 3B diesel with a turbocharger. There are several other cruisers in the club who have turbocharged 3B deisels and all the remarks said it runs better with a turbo!
Suspension plans are still the same (OME Heavy 3'' lift) as are the tire plans (33'' tires, still unsure of the best A/T - Daily Driver)
Thats all for now, I recently gave my 2 weeks at work in order to go back to school, so the build may slow down to the speed of a turtle covered in molasses. But there will be updates!
Cheers for now, and I hope to see you on the trails in the fall!
Original build thread here (https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/725937-rust-righteous.html)
Got my hands on some epoxy and fiberglass cloth and learned how to patch!
Turns out the previous owner really liked his bondo!
Next up, one of the guys over on the VI Cruisers Fourm suggested that instead of the full body off restoration I simply spray off all the dirt and grime, grind off the surface rust and lather almost every surface I can get to with this stuff called "Conquest", I looked up what it actually is and its Phosphoric Acid! When the acid comes in contact with Iron Oxide it converts it to black Ferric Phosphate and the black coating will actually protect against later rust!
First order of buisness was to get the spare tire off..
turns out it is easier said than done. The whole chain winch system was completley bunged up with rust so the chain had to be cut
(Anyone know where I can get a new one of these hoists?)
Once the spare was off, I had more room to get a look at my rotting C-Channel section of my rear frame, and im beginning to think we may need to amputate...
Luckily there were a couple skilled welders/fabricatiors at the VI Cruisers meeting last wednesday that sounded able to do some work on it!
Quick final shot of "The Workbench"
As per the eventual engine swap, the cummins 6bt idea will sadly be put to rest
the wedneday meeting with the cruiser club pretty much gave me 1100lbs of reasons why I shouldn't do the swap and instead go for the lighter Toyota 3B diesel with a turbocharger. There are several other cruisers in the club who have turbocharged 3B deisels and all the remarks said it runs better with a turbo!
Suspension plans are still the same (OME Heavy 3'' lift) as are the tire plans (33'' tires, still unsure of the best A/T - Daily Driver)
Thats all for now, I recently gave my 2 weeks at work in order to go back to school, so the build may slow down to the speed of a turtle covered in molasses. But there will be updates!
Cheers for now, and I hope to see you on the trails in the fall!
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