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[NCFJ]

There is enough mud Johnny. I have always been a fan of a well painted frame. I generally put on 2-3 coats of gloss black and let it sit and cure in the sun as long as I can.

I am afraid you really will not like the results of the rubberized stuff. I have used it on fender wells and under the body with good results but you never really get it clean like you do with a painted frame. Just my opinion, worth every penny you paid for it.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

There is enough mud Johnny. I have always been a fan of a well painted frame. I generally put on 2-3 coats of gloss black and let it sit and cure in the sun as long as I can.

I am afraid you really will not like the results of the rubberized stuff. I have used it on fender wells and under the body with good results but you never really get it clean like you do with a painted frame. Just my opinion, worth every penny you paid for it.

Which gloss black do you use? I have had some good luck with the Tractor Supply gloss black enamel on my front bumper, so maybe I'll go that route.

 

[NCFJ]

THe stuff at TS is good, oil based, pretty much the same as Rustoleum.

I use Rustoleum. I buy quarts generally or a gallon if I am doing a big job like a frame. I use a top feed jamb gun to spray it, thinned a little with acetone. I use the Rustoleum so that customers can buy touch up paint pretty much anywhere.

Nothing is going to stand up to being scraped on rocks so having something that touches up well is a good idea. Does TS have that paint in spray bombs? I never thought to look.

The forum does not like the word scraped? Scr8ped

 

[GLTHFJ60]

THe stuff at TS is good, oil based, pretty much the same as Rustoleum.

I use Rustoleum. I buy quarts generally or a gallon if I am doing a big job like a frame. I use a top feed jamb gun to spray it, thinned a little with acetone. I use the Rustoleum so that customers can buy touch up paint pretty much anywhere.

Nothing is going to stand up to being scraped on rocks so having something that touches up well is a good idea. Does TS have that paint in spray bombs? I never thought to look.

The forum does not like the word scraped? Scr8ped

TS has spray bomb cans and used their stuff exclusively while I was in KY. Did my core support, front bumper and a couple of other things with it and it's been holding up very, very well even through the salt. I'll head over to TS and grab paint. After thinking about it, I really don't like the idea of hitting the frame with a pressure washer for forever to get the mud out of the bedliner.

 

[TLC Norway]

i dont know what gloss products you're talking about, but seems like a good idea to be able to pressurewash it clean easily.
-and that 3M stuff is really a pita to grind, cut and weld onto later on. goo...

 

[GLTHFJ60]

i dont know what gloss products you're talking about, but seems like a good idea to be able to pressurewash it clean easily.
-and that 3M stuff is really a pita to grind, cut and weld onto later on. goo...

Another good point that I neglected to think of. Y'all are awesome!

 

[NCFJ]

That is the down side of anything textured or flat paint. They hold on to dirt. I like the look of flat black bumpers over gloss, just harder to clean. Gloss bumpers are starting to gain my favor

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I decided on a zinc rich, grey enamel paint for the frame that I found at Tractor Supply. I'll get a picture of it tomorrow. Got much of the front end apart today. Have a look:

 

[GLTHFJ60]

For anyone that was wondering, you can definitely use a Bobcat to remove a complete drivetrain with only one strap. It was very stable and because Nick has tons of skill maneuvering the machine, it came out very smoothly. Enjoy!

Here is a shot of the paint I'm going to use for the frame

 

[niceguysanti]

W00000!!!!

Sweet looking Frame!!!!!
I knew she was a beaut!!!!

Looking good Johnny!

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Lookin Good.

So you opted to pull the engine and drivetrain out first, any reason in particular for doing that?
When I do mine I was planning on pulling the body off first and leaving the drivetrain attached to the frame.

I wonder which way is easier?

 

[alaska60]

For anyone that was wondering, you can definitely use a Bobcat to remove a complete drivetrain with only one strap. It was very stable and because Nick has tons of skill maneuvering the machine, it came out very smoothly. Enjoy!

Holy crap dude.
I just pulled a motor the same day as you....but I used the 20 ton overhead crane and then hung it from a skytrack lift!!!!!
I like the bob cat though. Im splappin a 5.3 vortec in a friends 60. i'll send you pic or two.....glad to see you diggin in deep here Johnny!!!!

Lookin Good.

So you opted to pull the engine and drivetrain out first, any reason in particular for doing that?
When I do mine I was planning on pulling the body off first and leaving the drivetrain attached to the frame.

I wonder which way is easier?

Less chance of breakin those stupid bolts on the fenders.....plus you can clean the hell out of your engine and tranny transfer. also replace any and all seals while its hangin there like a quartered up moose!

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Ironically, the old frame does not look that bad from the head on shot.

That tilting bucket and strap has to be the best ever engine puller--good use of what you had available.

Looking forward to more.

Let's see...Swap the suspension and axles, install old body, install motor and hook up. It should go fast.

Strong work.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Good to know, I was going to use an overhead lift to pull the body right off, then use an engine hoist for pulling the drivetrain off of the frame. But if this is easier/better I'll switch up the order of things.

Which fender bolts are the ones that usually break? The ones that attach the fenders to the firewall?

 

[NCFJ]

Getting there Johnny. Just a thought..... For what you are paying per ounce in spray bomb cans you can buy a decent little top feed jamb gun and buy the paint in quarts. The paint goes a hell of a lot farther that way. Nor nearly the over spray that you get with the spray bombs. I have a jamb gun that I bought at Lowes about 4 years ago for $40 something and it continues to work well today.

 

[alaska60]

Good to know, I was going to use an overhead lift to pull the body right off, then use an engine hoist for pulling the drivetrain off of the frame. But if this is easier/better I'll switch up the order of things.

Which fender bolts are the ones that usually break? The ones that attach the fenders to the firewall?

The over head worked awesome.

usually they all break! but the firewall ones almost always break. especially if your in jersey.....

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Thanks for the info, I'll try to get the body swap done outside of jersey, any states better than others for this?

If I am to use an overhead lift I should pull the body panels off from the firewall forward I'm guessing to prevent breakage. Any other things I should make note of?

 

[alaska60]

Thanks for the info, I'll try to get the body swap done outside of jersey, any states better than others for this?

If I am to use an overhead lift I should pull the body panels off from the firewall forward I'm guessing to prevent breakage. Any other things I should make note of?

I left the fenders on and only pulled the front end off. i also had a another person working the controls of the lift as i called out what I needed, " go up go down ...west....east.... north....south....'


I also hear Delaware is a good place for removing bolts!


I was born in jersey.......
I miss pork roll!

 

[donutfj80]

Mmmmmmmmmm pork roll!

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Makes sense, that's probably what I will end up doing.
Where did you grow up in Jersey?
If I visit Alaska I'll bring you some pork roll.
We should continue this conversation in PM's or on my build thread, Johnny has enough going on as it is.

Sorry about the hijack Johnny.