Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build

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Yesterdays progress: For those of you that haven't sanded a complete truck before, on the exterior, the tailgate is the worst part. Lots of lines, nooks, etc. Complete pain. Almost 3 hours and I didn't touch the lettering. I'n mot sure what I'm going to use in those yet. It came out real good though.

I spent a couple hours at the local body shop yesterday watching them paint on a car. Learned some things, and I think I am at least ready to do the things like the engine compartment, front of the bed, etc. So I'll be able to have it jammed and together for the outside paint at some point. I think I'm going to tow it over there (1 block away) when I'm at that point so they can spray the outside in the booth. They have been real helpful all through this. Let me borrow tools, answering my questions, etc. Not sure I've been a nuisance to them or if they like sharing, but it's been appreciated.