Frame done, finally some assembly!!
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From: Greeneville TN
Frame done, finally some assembly!!
Well, after months of the weld/grind routine I finished the frame!! Suspension mods done, boxed, sand blasted and painted. Now I get to install the front suspension and may be even get to leave it assembled!
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A big high five from me. Cleaning up the years of crud was my least favorite thing to do on mine. And I did none of the nice fab work you have done, and done well. You have a beautiful foundation to build on from here, I hope you enjoy your build as it takes shape as much as I do tinkering on mine.
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When cleaning up the frame rails the original frame number was still fairly legible and I know in some states you can be asked to prove the frame is part of the original truck or face more paperwork!!
So I decided to spray the frame number in a clear coat and then use a cover plate sealed with RTV with the frame number stamped on. That's what you see so if needed in the future the original can be inspected.
So I decided to spray the frame number in a clear coat and then use a cover plate sealed with RTV with the frame number stamped on. That's what you see so if needed in the future the original can be inspected.
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From: Walla Walla Washington
When cleaning up the frame rails the original frame number was still fairly legible and I know in some states you can be asked to prove the frame is part of the original truck or face more paperwork!!
So I decided to spray the frame number in a clear coat and then use a cover plate sealed with RTV with the frame number stamped on. That's what you see so if needed in the future the original can be inspected.
So I decided to spray the frame number in a clear coat and then use a cover plate sealed with RTV with the frame number stamped on. That's what you see so if needed in the future the original can be inspected.
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