Well after 15 years in Massachusetts it's time tackle the rust before it gets to bad.

 

where are the before/current pics? you can't do us like this,it's against forum rules.....well ok maybe not,but it should be.

 

I'm having problems inserting pictures. How do you insert pics? it comes up with please your URL for your picture.

Scott

 

Truck with bed removed.

 

Rusted out radiator support, still looking for a new replacement.




Lifting cab off the frame

 

Good luck finding a rad support. It is Diesel specific and Ford no longer makes them. The aftermarket like to show a listing for a diesel but they are NOT for a diesel.

If the lower hoop is still good, you can graft it onto a gasser support, that is where the difference is

 

Just picked up a brand new radiator support, it wasn't cheap at $760.00.

 

Off to the sand blaster






Back from snad blasting

 

I am surprised you were able to find a rad support for any cost

Looks like you need some rad support mounts as well

What are you gonna paint it with?

 

Looking good! What rims are they by the way

 

Before and after pictures of radiator support. Frame painted with POR15 and topcoat.

 

Frame painted with POR15



Axles all painted, ready for install. Have all new 4" lift suspension.



Suspension back on.



Installing stainless steel exhaust and ordered stainless steel brake, transmission and power steering lines from classic tube.



Engine back in the frame




Transmission going back in.

 

DId you do an oil pan?

 

Yes

New oil pan with three coats of POR15 and topcoat. I hope the oil dip stick fitting doesn't leak.

Spraying the under side of cab today with POR15.

Does anyone have information about using lizard skin on the under side of cab? or should I leave as is with POR15?

 

That's what lizard skin is for. It's sound dedining/ undercoating