Melted some marker light wiring again. Far rear marker shifted up, and its power shorted to the edge of the hole. Fixed again.
I want to run some plastic conduit the length of both sides for carrying the wires to eliminate short points even if wires do chafe through. I also want to switch to flush 3/4" grommet mount markers to eliminate that failure point.
Both of those changes are slated for re-deck time, along with welding shut any unneeded holes in the frame and reworking the inner fenders. I don't see a need to deck it any wider.
I'm looking for ideas on painting and rust cleanup for the project. I think I'm settled on a paint process for the final product (hplv spray some rustolium or implement black, w hardener) but:
- what can I do to clean up the existing structure? It has some rust showing through and needs some love. Tow it to someone, un-decked and stripped, and have it blasted? Same, but with the new decking installed, and just have them paint it too? I got a quote for $90/hr actual time for that work once. No idea how long it takes though.
- if I paint it, what best to do where the decking meets the frame? Paint the frame and decking first and then touch up after welding and pretend the interior is fine? Somehow even though it's pretty rotten now I don't have any rust jacking between deck and beams. I'd like to keep it that way. Maybe I don't even need to worry about it.
Also, is anyone aware of self etching primer by the gallon to spray? I've only seen that in spraybomb.
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