Let The Restoration Begin

[StoneMill]

Wow... any finished pics of your deuce? I grew up in Annville. Live not too far away in Lancaster county now.
I started disassembling my deuce this past week. Got about three days in it so far. Using a needle scaler to clean up the frame, hubs, axles, rears, etc... Bought a harbor freight blast cabinet for all the small parts (on sale for $219 right now plus another 20% off so I couldn't pass it up). Going to sand blast the larger parts in the back yard.
This is my first big auto restoration. Had a 78 Jeep Cherokee I fixed up a little in highschool but other than that I don't have a whole lot of experience like this. So far it's going well. Got a lot of knowledgeable friends and family.
Did you consider pulling the cab when you started out? I have everything off but the cab and fuel tank. I think I'm going to pull the cab this Sunday. We'll see how it goes.

 

[TexAndy]

So how much paint did you end up using?

 

[66Reo6X6]

More pictures please.

 

[ALFA2]

ctmustang, that looks like brand new, keep going at it!

Thanks for the pics.

ALFA2

 

[JCKnife]

What paint are you using, please?

 

[gunner01]

A very nice job indeed. keep up the good work and papabear might hire you for his trucks....

 

[ctmustang]

Here are some final pics the day before the new owner flew in to pick it up. I used 2 gallons of 24087 from Rapco. Soon as I finish painting the m1009 I'm doing I picked up another deuce the 25th that I'm going to give the treatment. I guess I'm a sucker for punishment but they sure look good when finished. And yeah this deuce will be staying in my driveway for a longtime.
CT

 

[ralbelt]

Looks really nice CT, you should be proud.

 

[JCKnife]

ctmustang if you don't mind my asking, where did you get your cargo cover and soft top?

 

[ctmustang]

The cargo cover was on the very first deuce I ever bought. When I sold it the buyer didn't want to pay the asking price so the deal came out to be I would keep the cargo cover-bows and troop seats. I was glad it worked out that way because if you can find the cargo covers in the old style canvass they are EEEEEEEEExpensive! I got the cab cover from a real nice member here who responded to my wanted to buy ad that I put in the classifieds.
CT