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Old 07-01-2007, 12:59 AM   #17
Ackattack
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Re: Ackattack's Pro touring restoration thread

Frame off restoration Day 1 is in the books.

I started by building a dolly for the bed, then moved the truck into the garage (good thing my jeep has a winch on it )



Then I got to work removing the bed. That was a piece of cake.



Then I built another dolly for the cab. Removed the front fenders, bumper, core support and some other hangups and it was time to remove the cab.





Then I removed some more things like the exhaust, part of the fuel lines, brake lines. Then I broke out the grinder and started cleaning up the frame just to give me an idea of what its going to take.



I spent about 45 minutes with the grinder and wire wheel and got the back portion, top and sides of the frame done. It seemed to move quickley, but I'm afraid that the inside of the frame rail is going to take way too much time....so I think I'm going to look into getting it sand blasted.
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