I got some more sandblasting done and back part of the 53 frame/rear axle painted tonite.
I really hate the blasting but it sure looks great to get 53 years of rust, dirt and grime off and nice fresh paint on.
The 4,000 lb mini bulk bag of sand is finally going down, the bad part is the cost looks to be more than taking it to the sandblaster`s, the only good part is that this saves the hassle of carting the truck and all the pieces into town.

 

aahhh...the sweet sound of progress!!! awesome stuff!!!

 

Sounds like they convenience is worth it though, instant progress, almost.

 

Everytime I sandblast I swear it`s the last time mainly because I don`t have a proper sandblasting hood.
I`ll get one from Princess Auto in the next day or two, sand in the eyes, ears and everywhere else from using a welding helmet sucks big time.

 

lol...yeah it certainly does sound like paying someone would be worth it!!

 

The problem with taking it to get sandblasted, besides the loading-hauling hassle, is often some of the smaller parts get over looked and left behind at home.
That means more trips, time and cost, I might have some missing parts in the end.

 

Just think of it as a windy day at the beach

 

Sanblasting is at least a thousand times worse than the beach without the proper hood and air supply.....

 

Yeah it does suck but im sure the results look awesome good to hear on the progress

 

The end result will for surely be worth it. A fresh paint job will look sweet.

 

until the first walmart parking lot...

 

Well thats when you park waaaaay out and walk a mile in, so no one parks next to you!

 

i do that anyway!! good excercise and it might save a pile of dings!!

 

Yeah I do that from time to time too. I also do a "farmers park" and take up two spaces

I still have sask plates, Its all good!

 

ahhhhhh muffin! suck it up princess....er.... i mean boss. Howdy all im back again for another couple of days