The POR 15 flaked off from either bad prep on my end or the product. Mostly its bad prep, Ive never used, and never will again, but it was probably my fault.

The areas I modify can just be resprayed, no problem, its going to be suspension components anyway, not the frame itself.

 

Just wondering about the lowering because since you have an F-350 you can swap to the 1/2 ton I-beam pivot brackets that mount in the extra holes higher up and that will help with lowering. It does however require getting some and cutting out the rivets to bolt the new ones on.

 

I never thought of that, sounds like a good idea. How much do you think it would it lower it? Thanks for the input.

 

Excellent! That blue looks great too. - Ed

 

I believe that that the DJM beams are for 1/2 ton trucks so you may need to do it for the alignment to be correct anyway. The lighter trucks sit a couple inches lower than the 3/4 ton and bigger trucks. You might have some difficulty with King Pin size if you go to the 1/2 ton pivots and beams and try to use your 3/4 ton spindles as there is 3 different King Pin sizes.

It's just an observation/idea that I've had and would require more research. My 2wd is currently lifted and will be getting bigger so my research concerns the opposite of what you're trying to achieve.

 

Thats kind of what I have been trying to figure out, definitely need to do more research, but I appreciate the info. Thanks

 

Here is the frame redone. I had it sandblasted then it was coated with primer and top coated in gloss black

 

Frame looks good.... again.

 

Thanks, I hope this is the last again though. Don't want to redo it ever again.

 

I know there are people who have good luck with POR15, but I wasnt one of them. I do good prep, but mine still flaked off. To me, paint is easier. Your feame looks good. Keep it up

 

I wouldnt recommend them, except there degreaser works really good. Thats about the only thing I was happy with after it all.

 

I don't want to beat a dead horse and I'm sure you're plenty hot over having to re-do it. I just wanted to ask you about the flaking off part. Was it doing it down to bare metal or was just the second coat pealing off?

Thanks and you are doing a fantastic job!

 

I read an article not to long ago about POR 15 and another rust converter product (can't remember but I'll try to find the article) all they had to say about the POR 15 was to not use it because of the required prep work. They had a picture of where they had finished prepping the part and then set a pop or beer can on it for a little bit, put on the POR 15 and then shortly after it started to peel and bubble only over where the can had been.


I'll try and find the article I think I have it saved somewhere...

 

I didn't go to bare bare metal, I supposedly didn't have too. Both the second and first coat flaked off.

 

I'll be watching your build very closely. I've got a 77 f150 I'm thing about restoring. It's mostly has been a florida truck, but has some significant rust I would have to deal with. It really is probably not a truck worthy of a rebuild, but it has some sentimental value, so I think I'll give it a go, and if I mess it up, oh well.

I know I can get several patch panels, but my main concern is rust under the drip edge over the top of the door. I've got holes so big I can fit my fingers through them, so I guess Im going to try my hand at fabricating some parts. Luckily it is in an inconspicuous spot with the door closed.


By the way, I'm not far from you. I'm in Bonita Springs. I've bought many cars at Sam Galloway. Glad to see someone else way down here taking an interest in the best looking generation of trucks ever made. (IMO of course)