Finally some pictures...

[lnevill]

A few pictures of the progress on my 66 SWB 4x4.

Frame blasted and powder coated. Wifes 70 Boss 302 in background..


Loaction of VIN under cab


VIN number also on front near core support mount


Spindle/front end pieces ready to go


Ceramic coated headers (engine still needs to be disassmebled and detailed)


A few cab pieces ready to go

[HiBoy63]

Very nice..... I have heard that blasting will almost do away with the stamped frame vin. That resto looks like it will be premo.

[ironhead65]

That's exactly my next step on my project.... What kind of paint and primer???

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[foodstick]

you know .. when I did my first truck.. the frame was the last thing I blasted and painted..

It is absolutely insane how fast and easy things go back together when its all like a big model car kit and you have clean fresh parts.

After years of toiling.. it just goes so easy ...

[lnevill]

The frame is powder coated, not painted.

The cast parts are media blasted and painted with cast coat iron paint.

Sand blasting can remove just about anything, if not done correctly. The front VIN stamping was light before being blasted/coated. Here is a close-up of the back VIN. No issues here...



lee

[HiBoy63]

Thinking about having my 63 frame done when I get to that point. I was wonder ing if there is any way to protect it from that happening.

[Toyz]

The frame is powder coated, not painted.

The cast parts are media blasted and painted with cast coat iron paint.

Sand blasting can remove just about anything, if not done correctly. The front VIN stamping was light before being blasted/coated. Here is a close-up of the back VIN. No issues here...



lee

Was the powder coat cured by oven or other methods?
I have yet to try curing with lamps, but really want to do my frame, and don't have access to a large enough oven.
Thanks,
Paul

[Gatkpartz6179]

why do thos headers look funny on that i-6 I have a set, think hooker for 300 and they don't bend like that..?????

[lnevill]

You can always tape off the VIN with duct tape, but it really isn't an issue if they just lightly dust that area.

Frame was cured in a large oven around 450 deg.

Headers are vintage 1985 and I think they are Hookers. They fit great, but there is lots of clearance with the I-6 anyway.

Lee

[Julian Mule]

That looks like a job done the right way, very nice!