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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-25-2018, 09:04 PM

I don't like working in the garage with the doors closed, and we finally got some nice weather today, so prepping for blast & powder coat. They say no grease and no grease they get. I probably spent 5 hours cleaning this cross-member.

Put the frame on wheels. I imagine it will high center on and off the auto transport, but at least it's easier to lift this way. Worst case scenario I add a center "axle", but I probably won't.

On a side, I read a shop describing how they spent 2000 hours on a full restoration. I'd like to know how they did that

02-25-2018, 09:04 PM	#6354
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,124	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I don't like working in the garage with the doors closed, and we finally got some nice weather today, so prepping for blast & powder coat. They say no grease and no grease they get. I probably spent 5 hours cleaning this cross-member. Put the frame on wheels. I imagine it will high center on and off the auto transport, but at least it's easier to lift this way. Worst case scenario I add a center "axle", but I probably won't. On a side, I read a shop describing how they spent 2000 hours on a full restoration. I'd like to know how they did that Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025