cruiser_guy
Out of Africa / North Africa
I've located a rust free frame for my BJ60 here in Central America. It's got some surface rust in with flecks of the original paint! A great find in my books. My present frame has the usual '60 series problems and has had the occasional repair already. The rest of the truck is great and the price for the swap is very affordable down here.
What is the BEST way to prepare this frame prior to putting it under my truck in September? I'll be in the states and Canada this summer and can pick up specialty coatings there if that's required and the best solution.
I plan on keeping this truck for the long term (I've had it since 1989 so it's part of the family now. My wife wouldn't let me sell it even if I wanted to!). I want to do it right the first time so I don't need to do it twice. BJ60 frames are not too common, even down here.
What are the opinions?
Sandblast?
Acid dip?
Galvanize?
POR 15?
or a combination of the above?
What is the BEST way to prepare this frame prior to putting it under my truck in September? I'll be in the states and Canada this summer and can pick up specialty coatings there if that's required and the best solution.
I plan on keeping this truck for the long term (I've had it since 1989 so it's part of the family now. My wife wouldn't let me sell it even if I wanted to!). I want to do it right the first time so I don't need to do it twice. BJ60 frames are not too common, even down here.
What are the opinions?
Sandblast?
Acid dip?
Galvanize?
POR 15?
or a combination of the above?