Just Don't learn...

[chazzone]

I understand what's involved in the repairs needed to the body of my B2, because my local body shop owner told me how it should be done properly, which is exactly what I want, to have the job done professionally and done the right way. I do not have a shop to work in so if the weather is bad, so is what I'm working on.

You're right to want it done right, and I wouldn't compromise, either. If I didn't think I could do this the right way, I'd pass it along to someone who could.

The only thing that I could really use is a garage, but I'm used to working on stuff in all kinds of weather, and if the cold holds off, I should be able to get this done before things get really bad.

I've got a sample chip coming from Durabak to see if the red is close enough, or if I'm going to do the bottom in black. Right now, I'm planning white for the top, and black for the bumpers and spare tire carrier.

 

[chazzone]

Just a quick update.

Things get busy here from Wednesday night through the weekend.

I picked up a small soda blaster at Harbor Freight, along with a couple new sets of jack stands and a cheap HVLP paint gun.

Had the grandson on Saturday and hit the Kid Rock/ZZ Top concert tonight.

Very little time for the truck.

I did get the trim off the left side of the truck. I'm amazed that there is no rust at all under all that plastic. I'm pretty much just going to have to fill the screw holes and take care of a few flaws in the paint before I hit it with Durabak.

I should have time to get the right fender and trim off tomorrow, along with some more pics.

 

[chazzone]

Ok...got the right fender off, as well as most of the trim on the right side. Found a previously un-cataloged spot of popcorn on the lower corner of the fender. It's still in the the range of the planned Durabak, so that's good. Lower panels under the Sport trim is still excellent. No rust at all, and minimal body filling required to get it ready for the top coat.

I promised pics, so here they are. Obviously, I'm working in tight quarters so they aren't panoramic, but I promised pics...

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[chazzone]

Core support is on back order (3-4 weeks) from JBG. Got my goodies from Eastwood, though.
I'm going to keep on keepin' on, but not a lot to take pics of.

 

[magnifico12312]

Bumper

I cant believe it has the tubular rear bumper, I have never seen that on another B2 before besides my 88. Very interesting.

 

[chazzone]

I cant believe it has the tubular rear bumper, I have never seen that on another B2 before besides my 88. Very interesting.

Where did you get your bumper?

This one has been hit, so it's going away. (already in ths scrap pile...)

I'm designing a bumper with a spare tire carrier to replace it, and I'll have my local shop weld it up.

Progress has been slow, but steady.

The rear axle is out and all the brackets are off. I got most of the front cut off this weekend, and I expect to finish up next.

I need to figure out a way to get the body off the frame, so that I can do mounts. I have all my jack stands and various "support" materials tied up, and can't really afford to spend any money on extras if I'm going to get her on the road before winter.

I guess I'll figure it out.

More to come...

 

[chazzone]

Got a little more done yesterday, before the rain. All the bracketry is cut off (front and rear), as well as the skidplate for the xnfer case.

i just got word from JBG that the core support is back in stock, and I hope to have that by next weekend.

I need to get the new mounts made for the core support and get the new body bushings ordered from Duff.

Money has been tight, so it's just dribs and drabs.