1977 Ranger Rebuild - Frame Off?

[noreasteb]

POR15 adheres very well to sandblasted metal.
You must use their Metal Ready product.

I have prepped the body and all parts with the marine clean and metal ready. I am not sure if this is right, but the marine clean has left a white/yellowish powder residue on the surface of the metal, despite thorough rinsing. Is it ok to apply POR15 directly over this surface? I hope so as I have already painted several of the misc skid plates and parts.

 

[Mark]

I have prepped the body and all parts with the marine clean and metal ready. I am not sure if this is right, but the marine clean has left a white/yellowish powder residue on the surface of the metal, despite thorough rinsing. Is it ok to apply POR15 directly over this surface? I hope so as I have already painted several of the misc skid plates and parts.

The Metal Ready leaves this residue. Follow the instructions. That white powder is zinc phosphate, I removed most, but applied POR15 over it and have had no ill effects. As I recall, after applying the Metal Ready, keep the Metal Ready moist by constantly misting it for 15 minutes. Then rinse with water (or wipe with a soaked rag) to remove excess. Wait til bone dry and then apply POR15.

 

[noreasteb]

Well it's about time I post some progress pics as it has been over a year of slow, but steady progress.
These pics show the rusting I started with, the support for the body to get the frame off and the frame hanging in the garage.

Things are very difficult when doing it alone. I have had offers from members of the BONES crew but have felt awkward asking as I have not met any of them in person ... yet.

So here it goes

 

[noreasteb]

Here is some prep and paint pics.
Used all POR15 products. I like the outcome put working with the stuff is tough (even with a respirator).

 

[tasker]

LOOKS FANTASTIC! doing a great job.....

 

[noreasteb]

This is the paint application day. I did 3 coats of POR15 in black and siver so I could see the contrast between coats. After it was set, I applied a dust coat of 2k primer/sealer followed by a wet coat of primer sealer then 3 coats of single stage urethane enamel.
It was a real b*tch working on my back and the overspray in the eyes but I am very pleased with the results. This was the first time ever spraying auto paint.

 

[noreasteb]

After painting I still has to coat the spots where the 2x4 frame posts supported the body as well as come up with a system to roll the chassis back under the body. So I constructed an 2x4 interior frame and bolted it through the body mount holes and hund the entire body from the garage roof using a chainfall. It worked really well and I was able to roll the chassis under the body and lower into place w/o help.
In the last photo I am a little surprised at the hieght. I installed BCB 3.5" lift and my original 32"s look like donuts.
So this about where I'm at now. It is all wired and plumbed, just need to finish exterior body work and paint and assemble my 302.
I am hoping to get a lot more time in to have it running for BYOB.

 

[noreasteb]

LOOKS FANTASTIC! doing a great job.....

thanks Randy. Finally getting around to posting some pics.

 

[tasker]

I mean it, looks great.....bringing it north in May????

 

[noreasteb]

I mean it, looks great.....bringing it north in May????

Really tryin to get it finished up (or at least road worthy). An unscheduled kitchen project took up all of Feb but now I'm back to the garage.

 

[Mark]

Great work!

 

[DonsBolt]

Looks awesome, can't wait to see what that color looks like in the sunlight

 

[noreasteb]

Looks awesome, can't wait to see what that color looks like in the sunlight

Ya, same here Don .