After I finished the engine I began work on the chassis by removing the gun and everything that would unbolt. I did not however, separate the transmission and cross drive from the chassis or completely disassemble the suspension. Once I had removed all I could, I sand blasted the chassis inside and out. (On a side note, I did this in the summer and fall of 2012 which was one of the worst drought years in Oklahoma history, but it rained on me at least a little every time I sand blasted without fail. I still haven't figured that out.
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