Truck Rebuild

[SuperiorRam]

Finally had time to blast it used black diamond on the frame and walnut shells on the cab

 

[SuperiorRam]

 

[SuperiorRam]

Welding up all the bolt holes in the frame that won't be used

 

[SuperiorRam]

Did the rear end too also you can see the mounts for four rear calipers

 

[Chris_pat]

This thing is looking good, What is your et goal?

 

[CorneliusRox]

Where'd you take something that large to be blasted? Or did you do it at your place? I'm pretty jealous. Paint is going to stick to that thing like a champ!

 

[SuperiorRam]

Where'd you take something that large to be blasted? Or did you do it at your place? I'm pretty jealous. Paint is going to stick to that thing like a champ!

My neighbors body shop have 214 dollars into the blast job and 14 hours of my time

This thing is looking good, What is your et goal?

No real et goal I'm assuming mid 9's just building it how I wanted it lol

 

[DieselWrencher]

That looks awesome! Great work on that blasting. That is no fun work. Been there.

 

[kleann]

I've missed this thread completely. Looks awesome!

 

[SuperiorRam]

I just reviewed the thread myself and I owe quite a few thank yous to all you guys
So thank you for all the compliments it means a bunch

 

[SuperiorRam]

Was able to prime the frame cab and rear axle yesterday don't have any good pics, but the good news is:
Got some color down inside the cab with raptor liner color tint bed liner. I'm pretty happy with the results

 

[DieselWrencher]

That turned out really nice. I've been wanting to put that on a build I just never went through on it.

 

[SuperiorRam]

It was easy to use but took three whole cans to do what you see there

 

[CorneliusRox]

I really like Raptor liner. I typically will add a 1:5 ratio of whatever gloss paint and it gives it a smoother feel and it's easier to clean. Not ideal for a bed, but ideal for stuff like this.

 

[bgreen776]

This thing is awesome, keep up the good work, and keep sharing!

 

[SuperiorRam]

Got the bottom under coated with a breathable paintable undercoating, I originally wanted to raptor the bottom too but was advised against it as it will rot the steel from the inside as it does not breathe
Working on stupid fennin seam sealer now

 

[kleann]

What color are you doing the cage?

 

[jasonc]

What color is the truck gonna be.

 

[SuperiorRam]

Frame and cage will be sterling silver metallic and graphic red body

 

[kleann]

Frame and cage will be sterling silver metallic and graphic red body

Awesome! For a second I was worried you were going to do all red.