I got about seven hours in today. I removed the rear heater - lost a little under a pint of antifreeze. I did catch the anitfreeze that drained w/ a bucket. I have to figure out how to dispose of it now. I capped the T fittings under the dash with caps and hose clamps. The caps themselves wouldn't hold the anitfreeze. The clamps appear to be doing the job. I'll see once I start driving.
I finished prepping the interior for POR. I cleaned up some factory caulk, wire wheeled some areas I couldn't reach with the angle grinder w/ a flap disc, applied Marine Clean and scrubbed, rinsed, applied Metal Prep, let dry, then put on one coat of POR15 semi-gloss black. I covered the floor and sides up to the windows, including the tailgate and tranny hump. I wanted to get another coat on while the first coat was tacky but between lack of access and rain I called it a day. Will I need to scuff the first coat of POR before I add my second and final coat? I think two coats will be enough before I apply at least two coasts of Durabak.
I did confirm that POR15 does not wash off skin. I left about half inch to one inch gaps w/o POR where I have to weld in new metal. There were a few areas where I forgot and painted up to an edge but I'll just grind those areas clean when I start welding. I also forgot to mark off where I want to weld the IPOR bucket seat mount so I wouldn't paint those areas but I will just grind those areas clean before I weld.
Still can't get my
tach to work.
I tried to get the bolt that runs through my passenger A pillar body mount loose - I had been spraying Break Free on the bolt for a few weeks, I put two wrenches on it and cranked...just to send my hand into the door which caused a stream of expletives and a little blood to spew forth. No stitches needed. I guess I am going to have to cut that bolt out. It will rotate but the nut is totally seized.
I started pounding out some dents in the rear quarters. I didn't finish but from a few smacks I think I have a chance and making these areas look a little better. I especially am happy about the prospects of fixing the dent where Todd let his Piggie take a nap.
I also had to replace the negative battery terminal clamp. The one that was on the Piggie had a crack. I took it off and barely applied any pressure but it still fell apart - off to Advance Auto Parts. Its sad now that the guys at Advance are starting to recognize me. I don't remember if I said this already or not but I also picked up an Optima red top batter. I killed the old battery.
I have plenty of pictures but my download cable for my camera is in my wife's office. I'm going to try and get it tomorrow to post pics - I know y'all like pics much more than reading my rambles!
If I can get the sheet metal welded into place and the bucket seats installed I'll be able to take my Piggie to GSMTR next month! If I don't make enough progress though I'll have to ride with someone else.
Thanks for reading!
Fred Flinstone floorboards. Those will be a fun repair. I see you stocked up on the POR Patch. I bet I have 3 tubes on mine already. Your progress & prep work is steadfast, keep it up 
Yeah I wanna see pics of the newly painted interior, but it can wait until you have the bedliner in...
