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Originally Posted by Jim & Susan
One thing I wished we’d done differently: use only stainless fasteners everywhere we could.
A couple of questions. I have to admit, I skimmed thru parts of the thread, so forgive me if you already answered these. Are you going to POR-15 the new frame? It’ll be a lot easier on a new frame with no shell to work around. Are you planning on closing up the ends of the box steel to keep moisture out? Seems like that would be easier that trying paint/POR the inside of the box.
Jim
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Thanks for the support and observations Jim. There is a bolt and fastener supply house I enjoy shopping at just around the corner from the office. I like going in there from time to time and making unusual requests. They really looked at me funny recently when I asked for Olympic rivets! So I'll definitely check into stainless steel fasteners.
I did buy POR-15 at the very beginning before I realized how far the rust was involved thinking this project was going to be a relatively simple repair. I had no idea! So I'm already with POR-15. I even have two colors for a second coat. Triple S steel, the grocery store for steel, had some metal cleaners and primers I plan to check into as well. The raw steel is very dirty.
I'm not sure about closing off the frame? My initial hunch is to cap it off. On the other hand leaving it open would allow it to breath should moisture begin condensing there. So I'm not sure. I'll see what welder thinks.