The bed was rebuilt with a new reproduction bed floor during the Body Prep phase. From the very beginning of the restoration, it was decided to paint the bottom of the bed in the body’s main color (Medium Green). The wheel wells would also be painted in the same color. Research was done on how […]
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Body and Trim
Phase IV – Fenders & Doors
Though the inside of the doors had already been painted, the bottom of the doors needed massaging in order for the doors to close correctly. The fenders had no dents, but received attentions to make them look great. Fenders Doors
Paint Line References
This page illustrates the placement of the two paint colors on two tone trucks. There is variation, most likely some are factory correct and others are deviations during repaints. The first pictures are of trucks brochures. The second set of pictures are of trucks that look like they may not have been repainted. The third […]
Phase IV – Cab & Cowl
The cab at this point is only part of the truck still on the frame. The interior, frame, engine compartment is covered and taped. A special spray on soap has been sprayed over the truck before covering and taping so that any overspray that lands on the frame, undercarriage, engine, etc. will wash off easily. […]
Phase IV – Paint Materials
After about ten years since any paint had been put on the body, it was time to buy the materials. The paint used for the cab was PPG BC Global. The color was Medium Green PPG code 528. The original can still contained liquid, even after being stored merciless in an Arizona garage for ten […]
Bodywork – Bed
The bed, as with other parts of the truck, was in “good shape”, meaning no rust, no major dents, and overall in “good driver” condition. That being said, there were probably a dozen or more holes all over the bed from previous installations of cargo hooks, a tailgate cover, a spare tire cable lock, etc. […]
Parts Inventory
As with any restoration, a good inventory of parts is needed to identify what you have and what you need. When this truck was purchased, it included a large inventory of NOS parts as well as original GM parts off other trucks. The extra GM parts include doors and an extra cowl. The doors and […]
Bodywork – Tailgate
Tailgates are possibly one of the most abused parts of a truck. It is not uncommon for them to have a significant bow, to be scratched and dented, and to close poorly. Its probably the case that even an NOS tailgate would need massaging to get it ready for a show quality finish. The tailgate […]
Phase III – Body Fitment
The first order of work is body fitment, specifically investigating what the problem was with the doors. Neither door closed well or had good gaps. The second task would be to remount the fenders and hood to make sure everything could be lined up.