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  1. Rusty Nut

    Starting my 5 ton crew cab project

    Looks awesome, Nasty. Love the paint scheme. You might want to build a small cage/shroud to protect those parking brake lines.
  2. Rusty Nut

    Starting my 5 ton crew cab project

    Looking good, Nasty. See you have some shelter, now. Welds are looking much better. don't forget to reinforce under the cab floor because there will be a bunch of forces at play once you take her off road with longer cab. WOOT !
  3. Rusty Nut

    Starting my 5 ton crew cab project

    Depends. Use a sand-able epoxy primer (SPI or Kirker) then scuff it with 180 grit. You want to get that bare metal coated before rust can start. After your bondo you will ideally want 2K - epoxy primer with a catalyst or hardener. That's how show cars are done. Ospho -phosphoric acid- is also...
  4. Rusty Nut

    Starting my 5 ton crew cab project

    Sweet !!! I LOVE the huge sunroof :lol: So, would you rather be 'at work', or home working on the truck? Thought so. Keep on Truckin !
  5. Rusty Nut

    Starting my 5 ton crew cab project

    Rock On ! You will be more than a little proud when you load-up the fam and drive that monster around town. You will never loose your vehicle in a Mall parking lot again ! Welding: Welding has a few variables that need to be tuned- the amps on the knob, how fast the wire is fed, how fast you...
  6. Rusty Nut

    Starting my 5 ton crew cab project

    Awesome ! I'm rooting for some warmer weather for you. Plasma cutter: They are great, but leave a hardened ragged edge that is a bit tough to grind. You may wish to use 4" die angle grinder cutoff wheel or even a metal cutting blade in a skillsaw that has a metal shield, not plastic, for...
  7. Rusty Nut

    Starting my 5 ton crew cab project

    Just Do it. I admire your moxy. Working in the snow with no forktruck- that's some challenge. I bet the sound of that cargo bed being dragged-off was unforgettable. I'm rooting for you because I will probably try something similar. Please post lots of pictures and keep us in the loop on...
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