The Mule / 73’ with a past?

[Blastservices]

Moving along…after the areas of corrosion were opened up a product by Fertan was used in back on the support. It’s a similar treatment as phosphoric acid but on the other side of the PH scale I believe. I’m not doing this portion of the work. It’s not my forte.

 

[Blastservices]

Making progress…welded back up. Dents pulled with stud gun and sealed.

 

[RUSH55]

Nicely done!

 

[MacDaddyRabbit]

Making progress…welded back up. Dents pulled with stud gun and sealed.

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Nicely done!

That's pretty work!!

 

[Megadoomer]

Even the most beautiful pig seems to have skeletons in it's closet. Damn trickery.

 

[Blastservices]

It’s actually a real mess of a body. It’s not a super rotten truck but proper methods and principles weren’t followed for prep. Paint is something for the future. Just not now. I like using it. I don’t like owning show ponies either. They tend to get used for the wrong purposes.

 

[cruiserdan]

brand spanking new 55s would rust inside a sealed bag of desiccant.

 

[Blastservices]

brand spanking new 55s would rust inside a sealed bag of desiccant.

I agree. Something about the metallurgy Toyota and Datsun used back then. It was real prone to corrosion.

 

[riderjgs]

I've told folks for years they all rust. Starts from the top down on the coasts. Bottom up everywhere else.

 

[onemanarmy]

How those body guys work in those tight corners/bends/nooks and make such nice cuts is amazing

 

[xtiaan2000]

That must feel pretty good with that new patch on. Nice job!

 

[Blastservices]

Yes it does! I’m not in full blown strip it down and repaint mode on it which feels even better being that’s my normal situation and what I do daily.

 

[Blastservices]

End of the weekend wrap up. Coming along

 

[RUSH55]

I spy a Hutchins Hustler! And some kind of a DA/random orbital (learning about this stuff).
I also spy that your body guy has the same issue with masking tape that I do.

 

[Blastservices]

Hutchins products are the best. In my opinion. Was a Snap on Dealer for 10 years and sold them and had almost zero complaints and repairs/issues. Helps they are American made too.

 

[samc2447]

I spy a Hutchins Hustler! And some kind of a DA/random orbital (learning about this stuff).
I also spy that your body guy has the same issue with masking tape that I do.

@RUSH55 looking at everyone's pictures

 

[RUSH55]

Bob’s the worst - he taught me! I blame him

 

[scrapdaddy]

Bob's your uncle!

 

[bobm]

WTF I do now? My Sweet cheeks s. Sorry i have issues

 

[Blastservices]

Final prime, seam sealer applied and painted !