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On my '55 Firedome, the frame has a lot of dirt (gravel dust, etc) inside from just behind the front wheels tapering off as it goes back (I think). I guess the dirt got in over the years through the small access holes for the idler arm and steering box bolts. The car must have been driven on a lot of gravel! These frames are fully boxed in, so I'm wondering if any of you experts have ideas on how to get it out. I've thought about cutting holes in the bottom of the frame, cleaning it out and then welding it back closed again, but this option does not excite me much. The frame is in great shape, but I'm worried about it rusting from the inside out because of the dirt holding moisture.
Steve
I had a 55 chevy with a boxed frame, and a bunch of dirt.
I used an airhose with nothing on the end, and connected it to my compressor with an on and off valve. I would let it build up to full pressure and shove the hose in, blow it out, shut it off, build it up again, blow it out, until nothing came out. Then plugged the holes and dumped about 2 gallons of rust converter in let it set over night then drained it. Then did the other side.
Of course the best option would be to remove it, and have it dipped.
Dane
