1954 Chevy COE Hauler Build

hydrogen embrittlement . phosphoric acid yes. muratic acid never.
also sand has caustic salts in it and is not recommended for use on sheet metal unless you clean it extremely well .

the old wire brush and naval jelly? 3m sanding disk on a drill. Por-15 and a ton of sanding. Mar-hyde rust converter on the smooth stuff after wire brushing. Lots of choices, most require time and elbow grease.

Thanks for the help guys. Once I get a corner of the shop cleaned out, I'm going to try to clean it up good. I might take it to a guy my buddy recommends that sand blasts. He did his Model A without warping it.

Here's another twist in my plans................. I am going to pick up a 22'x8' wide and 7' tall straight truck box next weekend. Originally I was going to use it for storage next to my shop. Then I had the idea to just put it on the COE. I have always wanted an enclosed trailer and this would be the cheapest way. We'll see what happens.

It looks like I may not be doing anything to this truck now. I listed it on CL just because, and it is supposed to be sold to a guy in Ca. We'll see if he follows through. I have some other stuff I'll be thinning out as well. Trying to stay on track and finish what I have. Oh, and the wife and I are thinking of having another kiddo. So that means we need another family hauler to fit enough kiddos in case her Excursion has issues. I happen to have a 72 Burb that needs done and that'll have to fit that bill.

72 suburban 3dr. those are cool