Project Jerry

[Thewespaul]

Got to break out my grandfathers snap on 3/4” set, got the axles out, cleaned up the spindle and painted each side

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[Thewespaul]

Got the ball joints pressed out, came easy after I give them a wack with the air chisel with a blunt tip, gets it loose and makes it easy on the press. Cleaned up the knuckle and painted it up as well

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Yes I know the bench needs cleaning, but I know where everything is this way

 

[snicklas]

That all looks familiar..... but mine was still in the truck.

 

[Thewespaul]

Yep much easier to do everything now with it out, shop hoist makes it nice to work on

 

[My 90 oil burner]

Looks great sir. Mine still needs pressure washing this weekend I hope. Then on to the rewiring

 

[laserjock]

I much prefer working on axles up in the bench that’s for sure.

 

[david85]

You Texans and your rust-free metal...


Looks like a lot of guys doing frame-offs lately. Subscribing!

 

[My 90 oil burner]

You Texans and your rust-free metal...


Looks like a lot of guys doing frame-offs lately. Subscribing!

NOT BY CHOICE!!!
Im too old for this

 

[Thewespaul]

You Texans and your rust-free metal...


Looks like a lot of guys doing frame-offs lately. Subscribing!

I like to think of it more of a resto-mod. This truck was running and driving albeit poorly. With the c6 and old axles out and zf5 and the ‘03 axles going in this thing is getting a more modern touch.

 

[david85]

Let's face it, when modern trucks require a frame-off just for basic engine maintenance, we still have it pretty easy keeping our old iron going. Adding overdrive, turbocharger, yep. That's what I call a "good start".

 

[Thewespaul]

Sounds like my buisness card moto

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[david85]

Nice

 

[Thewespaul]

Rest of the axle is cleaned up and sprayed, did three coats so should hold up quite well. Waiting for it to dry then seals will be going in.

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Both knuckles are cleaned up and painted, ready for new ball joints once they get here.

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Pulled the rear tank, pressure washed the frame again, and wire wheeled it. The prep isn’t up to @laserjock standards but it’ll last and it looks pretty good for the time I have to spend on it. Gotta keep the ball rolling

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[My 90 oil burner]

What kind of paint you using? I wish i had the time and patience to do this. Since body is off truck I might think about it

 

[Thewespaul]

Do it, you’ll thank youreself later

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