RyanMerrick's 1997 C2500 RCLB Build Thread

[RyanMerrick]

Lucky. Surface rust. I'd wire wheel the bottom of the bed and line it along with the wheel wells.

Glad to see you solved this one.

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Yeah for sure. It was getting old having to try 2-3 times to get it started.

 

[RyanMerrick]

Still working on the frame.... thankfully the frame is cleaning up nicely.

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[RyanMerrick]

Put two coats of Chassis Saver on the rear half of the frame. Diff/Axle/Springs/Driveshaft are next.

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[Sampuppy1]

I'd swap for an aluminum shaft vs painting and possibly changing the balance of the steel one.

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[95C1500]

I don't think paint would be enough to throw it off

 

[RyanMerrick]

I'd swap for an aluminum shaft vs painting and possibly changing the balance of the steel one.

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I've seen aluminum options for my Mustang, but not my truck. Know where they are sold by chance?

Not too worried about balance, just looking to put on a light, uniform coat to halt any further rust.

 

[Sampuppy1]

I don't think paint would be enough to throw it off

Some long ass zip ties can.

I've seen aluminum options for my Mustang, but not my truck. Know where they are sold by chance?

Not too worried about balance, just looking to put on a light, uniform coat to halt any further rust.

Junkyard. My truck has an aluminum shaft.

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[RyanMerrick]

Some long ass zip ties can.

Junkyard. My truck has an aluminum shaft.

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I'll have to keep my eyes open. I wonder if that was an option or if it came stock on certain models?

 

[twomanymontes]

The frame looks like it's in pretty good shape. Wish mine was that clean. Took me a week with a wire wheel to get most of the scale off. Under the cab and inside the channel still has some because I couldn't get to it.

 

[RyanMerrick]

The frame looks like it's in pretty good shape. Wish mine was that clean. Took me a week with a wire wheel to get most of the scale off. Under the cab and inside the channel still has some because I couldn't get to it.

Yeah, its not the most fun job in the world but its worth it. I stripped everything I could off of the rear section of the frame, and that helped immensely to get inside the C channel (shocks, braces, spare tire/mount, hitch, bumper, exhaust hangers, wiring, etc)