common practice as i recall, makes them look clean and stops flash rust. cast blast for the win
it would seem so it goes over the front.
raptor will give in to a wire wheel....true rhino or similar "professional" liner needs a lot more work damhik
you need all the hardware from whichever top you end up with. the fillers and hinges are often missing.
the breaker should be at the battery end so the whole wire isnt still hot if it trips.
the blazer motor is from an mid 80 s full size blazer or pick up. get the cage too some trimming of the box may be needed.
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