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Well, this really isn't with posting, but I got to use the shop for a few hours yesterday. I removed the inner fender, after removing the wiring for horn and cruise control.

Pic 1 shows the tire side of inner cleaned up.
Pic 2 shows the engine side of inner cleaned up.
Pic 3 shows were the fender was bent.
Pic 4 shows another view.

I plan on cutting this bent part off, and adding a new piece from the repop inner fender. Hope it will come out looking good.

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I spent the rest of my time cleaning up the frame and front suspension.

Pic 1 Before shot

Pic 2 and 3 after shot.

The paint has really held up good, for the past 12 years and 25,000 miles.

Till next time...Jim

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Truck cleaned up well Jim. Anticipate when you finish sectioning the inner fender no one will be able to tell.

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Looks like new. Can't believe it has 25000 miles on it. My trucks get dirtier than that after a couple of months sitting in the shop.

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Thanks Doug, thats what I'm hoping for, I'll let Mark do the welding, and I do the finish work...Jim

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Thanks DeanTX, I used good primers and paint, it has paid off in the long run...Jim

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Looks great after so many years of use Jim!
It will look fabulous when it's ready again!!
Nice repairs so far.

Keep it going ;)

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Thanks Kees, appreciate you checking it out...Jim

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Jim, Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Can't wait to see that Good Looking Rod back on the STREET!

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Thanks Ray. Waiting for parts to come in, and then wait for some room in the shop:lol::devil:...Jim

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Shop room is a Premium for your Son. You may have to build another shop:lol:

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Well people the reason for no update on my truck, is I've been busy painting in the house. Plus I have agreed to help a friend install a Lokar shifter and indicator; and FiTech efi; and cruise control on his 71 Olds Cutlass. There are a few electrical things that also need attention. Plus I've been changing over my florescent tubes to LED tubes. I did a right up on what I had to do, if you want to check it out, heres the link; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=726577 I will get started on mine soon I promise...Jim

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What paint and primer did you originally use on the truck?

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Well Jim, we are in off-season so take your time :lol:
I read your light change in your shop.
Good write up, Thanks!!

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All my paint products were PPG. Epoxy primer, high build primer, and sealable primer. Top coat is single stage Acrylic Urethane, no clear...Jim

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Thanks Kees for checking it out...Jim

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Jim, I read your LED conversion, well done. I'm tired of failed lighting and will convert about 15 fixtures. Thanks.

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Glad I could help...Jim

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Your truck is still looking great after the 25,000 miles Jim. I just hope mine will look as good when I reach that many. Looking forward to seeing you get it back together.

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Keith, thank you, I appreciate the kind words. Hope to get started on it soon...Jim

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looking good, hope you are ready for the spring and some cruisin!

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You and me both, should not be a problem, but..;)...Jim

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Well, was finally able to get out to the shop for a little work on the inner fender.

Pic 1 Thought about cutting in the bend for more strength and less warping, but Mark pointed out that the fender was also tweaked behind the fender brace, so I cut it back farther where it was OK.

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Pic 1 New inner fender, marked for cutting back farther, so it can be trimmed to fit the old inner.

Pic 2 Have a good 3/4 section of left inner fender.

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Dummy forgot the pics