'61 Finally moving again

Astrowing · Post by **Astrowing** » January 27, 2011, 9:30 am

I got my fenders, doors, and hood off this weekend and the grill last night. I wish I would have known about the bolts that go through the bottom of the radiator support through the recess. They are on each side of the radiator right at the bottom. No wonder it wouldn't come off! Plan is to get everything soda blasted as soon as I get everything apart. Good progress.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » January 27, 2011, 9:46 am

let me know what your cost is for soda blasting it all.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » January 27, 2011, 8:47 pm

progress is always good..... your making me look bad, but congrats on the moving forward anyway..

I must have missed the pics

(you know we need pics..

)

Astrowing · Post by **Astrowing** » February 2, 2011, 11:05 am

I got the windshield and back glass out the last two evenings. That old weatherstrip is nasty. It's hard and brittle and kind of oily. Getting close to being ready to haul the truck to the blaster although it's cold here in Texas. We're not used to freezing temperatures along the coast!

Astrowing · Post by **Astrowing** » March 7, 2011, 8:52 pm

Right side of engine

left side of engine

front of engine

new exhaust

What are the 3/4" rods for on the flaresides? Are they fender supports or for the steps?

Astrowing · Post by **Astrowing** » March 7, 2011, 8:58 pm

Picture of truck before starting disassembly

Truckrat · Post by **Truckrat** » March 8, 2011, 3:49 pm

Didn't you drive that truck without a bed to our get together in Smithville back in November of 2009. It sure does look familiar. TR

Astrowing · Post by **Astrowing** » March 8, 2011, 5:47 pm

Yes, I did. It's made 2 round trips to Houston now. Hopefully it will soon start looking much better.

Post by **Greg D** » March 8, 2011, 7:36 pm

If you soda blast be sure to clean it REAL good - the soda leaves a residue that will ruin the new paint.
I'd suggest sand blasting or crushed walnut shells - if you have somebody that has car parts experience there won't be any problems.

Astrowing · Post by **Astrowing** » March 8, 2011, 8:46 pm

Yes, the guys I've talked to have restoration/soda blasting experience.

Max · Post by **Max** » March 8, 2011, 8:47 pm

Are those factory markings on the cowl?

Astrowing · Post by **Astrowing** » March 8, 2011, 9:26 pm

Yes they are. Michelle had some on her Ranger also. It looks like SBOX for short box and 4.4 on the other side. It is a short flareside so that makes sense.

kstones63 · Post by **kstones63** » March 9, 2011, 2:33 pm

Greg D wrote:If you soda blast be sure to clean it REAL good - the soda leaves a residue that will ruin the new paint.
I'd suggest sand blasting or crushed walnut shells - if you have somebody that has car parts experience there won't be any problems.

I agree with Greg. Also check into the plastic media blasting for the outside. It doesn't do any damage to the metal at all. Sandblasting is fine for interior, firewall and things like that. If you do sand blast the outside make sure that they know what they are doing. They can do irrepairable damage if they don't.

Kevin

Astrowing · Post by **Astrowing** » March 10, 2011, 8:29 am

Chrome

Front seat

Post by **Greg D** » March 10, 2011, 7:09 pm

Nice!

Astrowing · Post by **Astrowing** » March 25, 2011, 9:21 pm

Got the truck to soda blaster today. Two runs with two trailers. One with the hood, fenders, bed, and doors and the other with the truck cab and frame. Paint next Thursday!

Astrowing · Post by **Astrowing** » April 11, 2011, 9:07 pm

Got the truck blasted last week and to the body shop. They had to do some additional cleanup before it is ready for paint.

HiBoy63 · Post by **HiBoy63** » April 12, 2011, 11:23 am

That thing is solid. Nice.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » April 12, 2011, 11:29 am

wow, awesome base. can't wait to see the after shot

65Lover · Post by **65Lover** » April 15, 2011, 2:58 pm

Any updates or new pictures? The project looks great!