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Re: A boy and his 1972 fleetside restoration
Thanks everyone for the welcome. I have followed the forum for a few years, and am glad to be able to contribute. I am located just north of Lafayette, but will be outside of Fort Wayne in the beginning of October. As for the radio that is a great eye. It is not a factory AM/FM but a very very good reproduction from Antique Automobile Radio Inc. It is a stereo with aux inputs and sub outs. The radio is digital tuning, but utilizes push buttons. I have a few AM radios, but have been unable to get them working.
The attached pictures show the cab removed and frame sand blasted. I then primed it with a zinc based primer that is a "self sacrificing" paint. Basically that means that it forms a chemical bond to the metal and will allow the primer to be consumed by rust rather than the frame. I then put undercoating on it to add more protection. It is the same system that is used for vehicle that are exposed to salt spray near the ocean. I think it will be sufficient for winter roads in the rust belt.
The engine is off to the machine shop and should be back in about 3 weeks. More to come on the engine and transmission later.
Just about have the cab all blasted, should have it done by the end of the week
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