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Crash_OK · 12-13-2011, 10:30 PM

It was too humid to paint with the POR15 today, so I decided to clean the frame up even more. First I removed some old brackets. Then I decided I would box the area where the LB to SB conversion was done. First step was to create some templates out of cardboard.

Then I transferred the temple shape to some 3/16” plate and cut them pieces out using my hand grinder and some cutoff wheels. It took about 25 minutes to cut pieces out and trim them to size.
After that I welded them into place.

After that I figured I should degrease the frame, I had handled it with grease gloves during the cleanup and boxing.

I also degreased and prepped the axles for paint.

Back to work tomorrow, but I hope to be back to the shop Thursday to finally start the paint on the frame.

12-13-2011, 10:30 PM	#30
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: Crash's 72 K10 It was too humid to paint with the POR15 today, so I decided to clean the frame up even more. First I removed some old brackets. Then I decided I would box the area where the LB to SB conversion was done. First step was to create some templates out of cardboard. Then I transferred the temple shape to some 3/16” plate and cut them pieces out using my hand grinder and some cutoff wheels. It took about 25 minutes to cut pieces out and trim them to size. After that I welded them into place. After that I figured I should degrease the frame, I had handled it with grease gloves during the cleanup and boxing. I also degreased and prepped the axles for paint. Back to work tomorrow, but I hope to be back to the shop Thursday to finally start the paint on the frame.