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Two months since the last update. The frame was sandblasted and powder coated with a dark red coating to complement the candy persimmon paint expected for the body. The frame was
"stored" on the trailer, wrapped in plastic while the running gear was prepared.
The rear leaf springs and perches (from a vintage '50's Chevy truck) were taken to Boise Spring Works, where they were re-arched down about 2 inches. They also removed one of the
leaves to give a better ride, and replaced a broken leaf. New bushings were installed. They were taken to CJ Auto for paint.
The rest of the running gear was just taken apart down to the minimum components and were also taken to CJ Auto. This included the gas tank, steering components, U-bolts, etc. None of
the components were sandblasted. From one of the car enthusiasts that has been visiting this site, I learned of "POR15", Paint Over Rust 15. I asked Jeff Holley about this stuff and he gave it a thumbs up.
What POR15 does is pretty amazing. It chemically combines with the rusted iron in the parts to create a finish that is hard, glossy and does not chip easily. MUCH easier to finish
running gear with POR15 than the sandblast/derust/acid etch prime/seal/paint, or the alternative of sandblast and powder coat, which requires high heat for curing. The powder would have been my first choice, but the
high heat would have required much more work for prep, especially for components like the steering box and the rear end. So it was POR15...black glossy.
The contrast of black and red resulted in a bold/macho look, exactly what I was looking for. See the pix of the process below:
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