POR-15

Our original intent was to send the frame and various parts off to the powder coater. Someone mentioned POR-15  and I was intrigued. This is some wild stuff. It creates a moisture proof barrier to stymie rust growth. Way cheaper than powder coating. The frame has managed to stay in great shape for 40+ years so I have no doubt it will do so for another 40.

My son spent 2 days power washing the frame, scrubbing with simple green and using an angle grinder with a wire brush. According to POR-15 and Internet advice, we probably did more than we needed to, but this is a job we only wanted to do once.

We also discovered a slice in the frame. I don't think it is a big deal but we'll weld it up any way.

After cleaning the frame, we moved it into the shop to dry for 3 days. All the empty beer can cases made excellent protectors for the jack stands.

We are now waiting on our first big parts order. In the meantime we have to completely disassemble and paint the A-arms to get ready for the weekend.

• Front disk brake conversion kit
• Front suspension rebuild kit
• Front and rear springs
• Shocks
• full set of Factory rebuild manuals