TowWhiteAv2500
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If you want to read about the first Underhaul it started with a fuel filter and turned into more.
http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?topic=150559.new#new
Round 2 of this started with a broken leaf spring shackle. I needed to remove the rear gas tank to remove the seized bushing/bolts. Then after spending 2 nights fighting out the old bushings, I discover I have a broken leaf spring eye. That means new a new set of leaf springs, well to get the front bolt out the front gas tank had to come out too. I figured I was this far in I was going to re-coat the frame an second time. (see link above for the story on the first time) I am also going to tackle the bad rockers and lower quarter panels that I have been putting off.
Broken leaf spring shackle, this happened while driving, fortunately with the truck empty.
Broken spring eye, found it when I was trying to crush in the bushing shell after cutting it.
For round two of coating I prepped by using a needle gun to break off all the old coating and loose rust. These pics are after the prepaint cleaner was applied (the wet look is the cleaner before it dried).
http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?topic=150559.new#new
Round 2 of this started with a broken leaf spring shackle. I needed to remove the rear gas tank to remove the seized bushing/bolts. Then after spending 2 nights fighting out the old bushings, I discover I have a broken leaf spring eye. That means new a new set of leaf springs, well to get the front bolt out the front gas tank had to come out too. I figured I was this far in I was going to re-coat the frame an second time. (see link above for the story on the first time) I am also going to tackle the bad rockers and lower quarter panels that I have been putting off.
Broken leaf spring shackle, this happened while driving, fortunately with the truck empty.
Broken spring eye, found it when I was trying to crush in the bushing shell after cutting it.
For round two of coating I prepped by using a needle gun to break off all the old coating and loose rust. These pics are after the prepaint cleaner was applied (the wet look is the cleaner before it dried).