Help! In the rebuild MODE! Gota lot of questions!

[SWOO]

I removed the front clip and found my radiator core was not bolted to the frame. When I saw that I just took everything off. Diff, fenders, leaf springs, shocks and radiator. I removed it down to the frame. I didn't remove my motor because of time. I'd like to clean my frame and repair what I can.
Questions:
1) How do I raise the body to replace Body Mount Bushings?
2) What instrument do I use to clean the frame?
3) After cleaning what is the process of painting it. Which Chemicals do I use to clean, prime and paint the frame?
4) How do I clean and what do I use to replace the underside insulation of the body?

 

[bftank]

1)to lift body for mount replacement undo one side and loosen other side. use jack with a 4x4 to lift other side.
2) rent a hotsy ( a heated water pressure washer) great for getting grease off and paint or fingers (3000+ psi) or just a good pressure washer 2500 psi +
3)look POR 15 type paint products, which is a rust sealer/converter and a chassis type paint as these are softer than regular auto motive paint thus making it more durable to rock chips and things
4) i don't quite know what you mean buy underside insulation of the body but i'm a big fan of linex as an undercoating, sound insulating, and rust preventer where you don't have bolts to undo. however it is expensive. alternative would be herculiner.

it sounds like you are wanting to get detailed enough to warrant a body off restoration. and it looks like you are off to a good start. hope this helps. good luck!

 

[bigblaza]

I removed the front clip and found my radiator core was not bolted to the frame. When I saw that I just took everything off. Diff, fenders, leaf springs, shocks and radiator. I removed it down to the frame. I didn't remove my motor because of time. I'd like to clean my frame and repair what I can.
Questions:
1) How do I raise the body to replace Body Mount Bushings?
2) What instrument do I use to clean the frame?
3) After cleaning what is the process of painting it. Which Chemicals do I use to clean, prime and paint the frame?
4) How do I clean and what do I use to replace the underside insulation of the body?

1) I would use a bunch of buddies to lift the body off the frame if you are planning on doing anything to the frame. If your just replacing the body bushings use a jack.
2) I dont think you need a particular instrument for the frame. I used aircraft stripper to get it off. But I think www.eastwood.com sells a product that is specifically for removing the rubberized indercoating. As for the crud and oil, I would use a pressure washer and some degreaser for that.
3) for painting I would use a laquer thinner and/or grease wax remover to clean before paint.
4) Rhino or line-x seem to be the best, but you can use rubberized undercoating as well you can get cans of it form your auto parts store or home depot even.