Project Sandstorm. 1971 Blazer 4wd, Boosted carb'd 454 sand beast

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

IM getting ready to send the frame out for sand blasting and powdercoating. Anything i should do before i send it out? I was thinking of having it dipped instead of sand blasted. I feel like sand blasting will not get in between the brackets that are riveted on. Any recommendations?

Well since this new frame was never mated to the old body, I would be worried about fitment issues. Especially if you powder coat, you can't just touch up the frame if you need to make changes during final assembly. It's A LOT more work, but I would get new body mounts and test fit the frame to the body. Since you're doing rust repair, I would have liked to make the repairs to the body on the new frame with new body mounts to make sure all body panels, door gaps and windshield to roof gap line up ....

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Well since this new frame was never mated to the old body, I would be worried about fitment issues. Especially if you powder coat, you can't just touch up the frame if you need to make changes during final assembly. It's A LOT more work, but I would get new body mounts and test fit the frame to the body. Since you're doing rust repair, I would have liked to make the repairs to the body on the new frame with new body mounts to make sure all body panels, door gaps and windshield to roof gap line up ....

Hmm. Didnt really think about that. I measured the frame and its straight. I just assumed it would all bolt on. lol.

[lyrikz]

Little more work. All the parts arrived from ord except the rear shocks (they were stolen) and still waiting on the custom leafs..

Got the rear frame sections straightened back up. Everything is now off the frame. It will be going to the powdercoater here soon. This is what it looked like after getting the welded hitch off.



Now.




I wanted to use their new crossmember on my frame. Some custom work needs to be done but its pretty simple. Just need to shorten the 74-87 engine towers and then drill a few holes. Thats about it. This is one side done.






I really want to fill a few of the holes in the frame. I know i could just weld them up but they are a bit bit. Any recommendations on what to put in the holes? Little metal slugs of some kind?

[lyrikz]

Just an update. Crossmember is in. Modified the upper crossmember pieces to fit. Im not filling all the holes on the frame, just a couple that were excessive.
Im just a couple minutes away from sending this to powdercoating and blasting. Is there anything i should prep before i send it off??

Also, my custom ORD leafs showed.. I will get some pics of those bad boys. Not that anyone sees these threads anymore.

[lyrikz]

Just an update for myself. I feel like this is a waste of time. Crazy how this site has slowed down...

I ordered a bunch of stuff from ORD. This will be going on the new frame.

Basic rust repair. Install on the bronco bob cage. Never touched a cage before so this was fun. out of all the welds and notches i feel like i only screwed up one. Going to make the front to bars removable so the cage is easier to get out and powder coat.

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