Well I'm one step closer to getting the frame ready for paint. I had about 10 broken and rusted bolts in the frame I had to get out. I wasn't having any luck with my drill bits...broke a bunch of them. So a quick post to the Landcruiser club forum landed me with left handed bits...and they came out quick. So all the broken bolts are out of the frame...and I have to remember that trick when I start on the body (whenever that will be!). I've also been working on getting the leaf springs off the axles...3 down and one stubborn one to go. I have it soaking in fluid so hopefully tomorrow I'll get them to start turning. The other took some work, but did break free easier than I thought they would. The main trouble I ran into was the bolt plates had been hit by rocks and really limited wrench space...and rubbed the nuts on the u-bolts. But those I managed to get off. So...plan for tomorrow...finish sanding the frame...sand blast what I couldn't sand and finalize things for paint. Time to order supplies!
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