[ctandc]

Well not much to report. I’ve been checking out the body on the truck more closely. Cab still looks really good. The bed has seen better days. I scored a patch panel (thanks to a member here) and it might end up being two patch panels for the driver’s side. It would replace the rusted part at the wheelwell and keep me from having to pull that monster dent. I’m going to have to cut and weld anyway, might as well try to save some time and money.

Discovered the front part of my fenders are rotted as well, where they sit behind the front bumper. I’m waiting on pictures of the possible replacements and I have a lead on another set of fenders as well.

Looks like I might keep my hood, since the only bad spot is the front lower, which seems VERY common. Since most hoods that aren’t rotted here go for $250 or more, seems like a the lower patch panel would be cost efficient.

But right now the focus is on getting the garage arranged so we can start stripping down the truck. After that I’m going to focus on the frame, and the power brakes / steering / suspension update. I’m taking this one phase at a time. I know how it is, if you look at everything that needs done you’ll get overwhelmed and depressed at the same time.

I’m waiting on a poster of a Craigslist ad to email / call me. They are selling a 8x10 metal shed kit, new in the box, for SUPER CHEAP and I already have a 13x13 concrete pad. A simple shed to keep my mowers, lawn stuff and other junk would free up enough room in the garage for the entire truck broken down.