Rust removal from frame, Protecting and other work. (Rear half)

Todd Z · Oct 25, 2024

Well over the last weekend I removed Blues bed and took care of all the rust back there. Thanks to a crap design, NY road salt they get beat up, YES, even with frame protection it still failed. The ST adren design without mudflaps allows the water to be thrown up on the frame. I found mud flaps that fit last year but the damage was done. Glad i caught it now.
PS the front half looks great, Not new but dam good. lol
Can upload only 20 photos so, here is half of them. You get the point.
Used Needle guns, Sanding, grinding, and POR-15 products to complete.
Enjoy the pics !!!
Todd Z

SwampTrac · Oct 25, 2024

Looks much better. Never been more glad that i live in Carolina

wjwolfe82 · Oct 26, 2024

Nice. I live in Ohio & should probably do this.
How difficult is bed removal? Couple bolts?

Pat in RI · Oct 26, 2024

Great job done. Mine didn't come out nearly as good but it is a New England truck. Lots of salt used on the roads. My truck frame had lots more rust and cankers than yours. Hopefully, it will hold up for a long time.

Rkb53 · Oct 26, 2024

Hey Todd
It came out great. Considering you live on the island of long, it really doesn't look like it was too bad. Lived there for many years and as you know, rust comes with the territory. Now if you would take the vehicle out of the garage and put some miles on it, the rust would have been worse. I mean with only 18,000 miles and a garage , I say it in pretty good shape. Lol

cadman777 · Oct 26, 2024

Very nice work!
You just showed me what I have to do to mine.

Por15 is good stuff!
I've used it too.
What quantity was required to do your frame?
Did you apply a finish coat?

Todd Z · Oct 28, 2024

Rkb53 said:
Hey Todd
It came out great. Considering you live on the island of long, it really doesn't look like it was too bad. Lived there for many years and as you know, rust comes with the territory. Now if you would take the vehicle out of the garage and put some miles on it, the rust would have been worse. I mean with only 18,000 miles and a garage , I say it in pretty good shape. Lol

173 thousand miles, daily driven and parked outside.....

lol

Todd Z · Oct 28, 2024

cadman777 said:
Very nice work!
You just showed me what I have to do to mine.

Por15 is good stuff!
I've used it too.
What quantity was required to do your frame?
Did you apply a finish coat?

Bottom was flat, top was gloss ( Salt and chemical resistant thy sell now)

Todd Z · Oct 28, 2024

Pat in RI said:
Great job done. Mine didn't come out nearly as good but it is a New England truck. Lots of salt used on the roads. My truck frame had lots more rust and cankers than yours. Hopefully, it will hold up for a long time.

Long Island... I know salt...hehehe

Todd Z · Oct 28, 2024

SwampTrac said:
Looks much better. Never been more glad that i live in Carolina

I wish I was not here... trust me.

Todd Z · Oct 28, 2024

wjwolfe82 said:
Nice. I live in Ohio & should probably do this.
How difficult is bed removal? Couple bolts?

A few bolts and some trim, I removed the bumper first clean everything. Gas filler, 3 people to lift it, and if its rusty, get out the torch or grinder. My front bed plate spun, cracked the fiberglass, Had to repair that too.

RMYLY · Oct 28, 2024

wow..you certainly arent afraid of work. great pics...now i see whats under that box.
that exhaust pipe is weird.

Rkb53 · Oct 28, 2024

Todd Z said:
173 thousand miles, daily driven and parked outside..... lol

Yes, I know. Just taking a shot at you that's all. All in good fun.

Todd Z · Oct 28, 2024

Rkb53 said:
Yes, I know. Just taking a shot at you that's all. All in good fun.

I know. That’s why the smile face.

Todd Z · Oct 28, 2024

RMYLY said:
wow..you certainly arent afraid of work. great pics...now i see whats under that box.
that exhaust pipe is weird.

It’s aftermarket by a shop here.

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