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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-24-2015, 01:24 AM

Last two days:

Stripped down the front bumper brackets and hardware, and was happy to see everything is super. Thought there might be some rust on the outer brackets I scored off Ebay................. just a really bad paint job.

Removed the duct system. Taking notes, cleaning these pieces up and boxing them up nicely is a project in itself. I don't know how some can work so fast. But I'm new.

I never really have anything worth a picture. Someday, hopefully in bulk to some extent.

Off topic, what, dealerships and even Amazon running at half speed now? WTH, it takes forever to get my orders. Everything is back ordered and/or slow. Caswell and Eastwood couldn't be any slower. Had the week off and was "supposed" to actually finish something. Looking forward to testing out Caswell's cold oxide product. Planning to use it for small hardware parts you don't readily see (e.g, J-nuts, tiny screws). Ordered the sealer, which many folks say don't. You do have to seal it, and I figure it's their product line. $17 for a qt. will go a long way.

09-24-2015, 01:24 AM	#2740
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,391	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Last two days: Stripped down the front bumper brackets and hardware, and was happy to see everything is super. Thought there might be some rust on the outer brackets I scored off Ebay................. just a really bad paint job. Removed the duct system. Taking notes, cleaning these pieces up and boxing them up nicely is a project in itself. I don't know how some can work so fast. But I'm new. I never really have anything worth a picture. Someday, hopefully in bulk to some extent. Off topic, what, dealerships and even Amazon running at half speed now? WTH, it takes forever to get my orders. Everything is back ordered and/or slow. Caswell and Eastwood couldn't be any slower. Had the week off and was "supposed" to actually finish something. Looking forward to testing out Caswell's cold oxide product. Planning to use it for small hardware parts you don't readily see (e.g, J-nuts, tiny screws). Ordered the sealer, which many folks say don't. You do have to seal it, and I figure it's their product line. $17 for a qt. will go a long way. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 09-24-2015 at 01:30 AM.