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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 11:00 PM
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Truck is disassembled, and all sheet metal including the cab are in process of being chem-dipped to remove rust.


 
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Old Feb 16, 2019 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by richnlacy2
Truck is coming along. All new bushings, tie rods, front springs (2" lift), pro Comp shocks, new rear leaf springs, tires and wheels.
Nice Truck! What kind of leaf springs did you get? What are your wheels and size of tires? Keep up the good work! I just got my Lone Ranger going again and this weekend will be busy!

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Old May 5, 2019 | 09:12 PM
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Parts have arrived


 
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Old May 5, 2019 | 09:20 PM
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What a sweet looking truck. Looking forward to more updates
 
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Old May 6, 2019 | 12:05 PM
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chem-dipped to remove rust

Eager to hear more about your "chem dip" experience especially if you opt to dip the really big parts (cab and bed). Before and after pictures are more than welcomed.
 
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Old May 6, 2019 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by flowney
Eager to hear more about your "chem dip" experience especially if you opt to dip the really big parts (cab and bed). Before and after pictures are more than welcomed.
Yep, fill us in on the chem dip thing for sure!

You doing your own paint and body work?

 
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 10:29 AM
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Chemical dip results




 
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 12:29 PM
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Exciting to see all that bare metal shininess. Please share details on the dip process so that those of us who might want to follow in your footsteps might be able to more easily do so. Please include costs as well.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dakotarider
Nice Truck! What kind of leaf springs did you get? What are your wheels and size of tires? Keep up the good work! I just got my Lone Ranger going again and this weekend will be busy!

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I too would also like to hear the answer to this question. And in addition to the leaf springs, what coil overs?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2019 | 07:50 AM
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Well..... at least the dip showed you where the bad metal... USED TO BE..... Gone! Now that is nice!

SO, I guess you are going to have to get some primer on pretty quick.... right?

How do you keep it from flash rusting?

 
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Old Sep 16, 2019 | 08:01 AM
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Mid Resto

The work is being completed by a local shop. All of the parts were sealed the same day..



 
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Old Sep 16, 2019 | 08:07 AM
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Ahhhhhh.... now I see. That makes sense. She is looking good!

 
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Old Sep 16, 2019 | 08:07 AM
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Chemical dip results

Here's the website for info on the dipping process.

Auto Restoration Depot Wauchula Fl.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2019 | 08:23 AM
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Trying to learn how to change video format from mp4 so I can post a clip of the first engine start.... Any help? Here's a pic of the replacement for the old carb....
 
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Old Sep 16, 2019 | 09:44 AM
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Trying to learn how to change video format from mp4 so I can post a clip of the first engine start.... Any help? Here's a pic of the replacement for the old carb....
Most people just upload to YouTube and post the link.
Also you can google mp4 to "(insert format here)" converter and should get some free websites that will convert to whatever you want
 
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