MrMarty51
Well-Known Member
Those patch panels looks as good or better than the original floor material. Nice job young feller.
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Time for some rust repair on the Tahoe.
- Thread starter n8in8or
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n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Thank ya.
Will L.
Well-Known Member
Seems when it starts going back together, just a drivers seat and windshield is all thats need for a single run down the track... doors, hood, windows and other seats- thats just extra weight!
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Is this before or after I tub it??
ak diesel driver
6.5 driver
LOL
Will L.
Well-Known Member
Now he’s catching on!!
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
A could gnarly spots, but the corner is done.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Driver side cargo area floor is done.
Next I fixed the rear frame crossmember that was rusted through from the foam between the crossmember and gas tank trapping moisture.
Now I’m working on the passenger side. The damage is spread out a lot less, but it went a bit deeper because the crossmember was also roached. So next I’ll be rebuilding that and then fixing the floor.
Next I fixed the rear frame crossmember that was rusted through from the foam between the crossmember and gas tank trapping moisture.
Now I’m working on the passenger side. The damage is spread out a lot less, but it went a bit deeper because the crossmember was also roached. So next I’ll be rebuilding that and then fixing the floor.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
I got the passenger side fixed today. First I made a new patch section for the crossmember.
Once it was welded in I painted Rust Seal on the internal surfaces for future protection. No picture of the paint unfortunately.
I also patched a small section of floor further up.
Once it was welded in I painted Rust Seal on the internal surfaces for future protection. No picture of the paint unfortunately.
I also patched a small section of floor further up.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Then I made patch panels for the floor.
Here are views all around the repair.
Unfortunately while admiring the finished job I found more pin holes in the floor. I thought I was done, but it looks like I have another week to go. Ugh.
Here are views all around the repair.
Unfortunately while admiring the finished job I found more pin holes in the floor. I thought I was done, but it looks like I have another week to go. Ugh.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
I cut out one of the other bad sections of floor. Then patched the crossmember and put a coat of Rust Seal on it.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Finally wrapped up floor repairs this weekend. All of the patches are complete.
Today I applied the KBS Rust Blast to the underside just to make sure that the rust was taken care of and the fresh sheet metal was etched for optimal paint adhesion. I had 1 gallon and 1 quart of the product, but I wished I had 2 gallons - you are supposed to keep the product wet while it’s working and I didn’t have any left to keep misting on it. So I misted a little water on it for a few minutes, but then I started rinsing it with water after that. I probably got 30 minutes of soaking time, but I really wanted to do it for 60 minutes. Oh well, you can sure see the zinc phosphate coating that it deposited on the metal.
This week is prep work so I can paint the underside next Saturday. That will be a big step!
Today I applied the KBS Rust Blast to the underside just to make sure that the rust was taken care of and the fresh sheet metal was etched for optimal paint adhesion. I had 1 gallon and 1 quart of the product, but I wished I had 2 gallons - you are supposed to keep the product wet while it’s working and I didn’t have any left to keep misting on it. So I misted a little water on it for a few minutes, but then I started rinsing it with water after that. I probably got 30 minutes of soaking time, but I really wanted to do it for 60 minutes. Oh well, you can sure see the zinc phosphate coating that it deposited on the metal.
This week is prep work so I can paint the underside next Saturday. That will be a big step!
Jaryd
Extremely Deplorable
You are Moving right along with this project. Looking good man.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Thanks. I’m trying. I can’t let it turn into another unfinished project.
ak diesel driver
6.5 driver
I'm curious to know if you'll be able to tell if the vehicle is any more rigid when you're all done
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
I am too. I used to notice my door would move relative to the B pillar, so I’ll have to see if I can still feel it when I’m done.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
I’m checking things off the list to get ready for paint this weekend. One thing I did tonight was weld tabs to the frame so I can bolt plates for mounting fuel pump, fuel filter or whatever and easily change it in the future. 
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Tonight I did some axle prep. A couple of the brake line retainer tabs had broken off so the fix I came up with was to grind them off and weld tapped blocks to the axle. I bought some stainless steel tabs that will clamp the brake line down to the blocks. I think it will look kind of trick when it goes back together.
FellowTraveler
Well-Known Member
You may as well make room for a 4" or larger diameter down-pipe too...............
Will L.
Well-Known Member
Funny, i was thinking if 4” is large enough for this particular 6.5. Many of the 6.6 find better results with 5” exhaust..