1969 Chevy Stepside Restoration/Build up

[matthew20061]

Thanks for the comments and pictures!
I haven't had the time to work on it lately because I've been helping a friend with changing the engine in his car. I did manage to get the hood striped and bondoed. I can't paint/prime anything for awhile because the paint booth has a truck in it being repainted but that should be done soon.

[matthew20061]

Well I got some more done on the 69'. I finished the drivers side step side fender and now it just needs to be primed. I'm almost done with body work and about ready to prime and paint everything. I also dug out two 69-72 replacement fenders out of the attic. They are in good shape except for some small dents and dings. After those are done its time to paint, even thought I haven't decided on what color blue yet but still.
Here are some pictures:

[matthew20061]

Parts update:
I got a new tailgate in town here for cheap. Its just a blank one but its good enough for me.

[matthew20061]

I've finally decided on the exact color I want to paint the truck! This was a long decision, I originally wanted to paint it blue with a white top. This has now changed I was looking in a magazine and saw a picture of Stacey David's 67 Chevy Truck, Copper Head from Trucks/Gearz. I really love the color so I decided that I'm going to paint it the same being that I have never seen that same color up on any truck up here in Alaska so it will be one of a kind up here. It looks really good as a solid color and would look great on a stepside.

I found this on his website:
CUSTOM PAINT CODES
"Copperhead Metallic"
Custom Color created by Stacey David and Ron Payton of PPG
Paint and bodywork by Kevin Tetz; additional paint and bodywork by Malcolm Pritchett
Take these formulas to any PPG Distributor and they'll make a custom mix just for you!
1 QUART FORUMLA
CODE COLOR CUM. PARTS
DMD1698 Medium Aluminum 467.9 467.9
DMD1610 Transparent Red 809.0 341.1
DMD650 Sparkle Aluminum 879.0 70.0
DMD1606 Perrindo Maroon 918.4 39.4
DMD648 Weak Black 949.0 30.6
DMD646 Weak White 970.9 21.9
DMD622 Red Oxide 975.3 4.4
DBX1689 Basecoat Binder 1027.8 52.5

Here's what his truck looks like:

[matthew20061]

I finished doing the body work and bondoing/sanding the drivers side fender. So I think I'm done doing all the major body work on all of the parts of this truck! Now its time for a lot of painting..... The guy at the paint shop is mixing up the Copperhead metallic paint for me too so I should get that soon.

Here's a picture of the fender:

[matthew20061]

Well I scored some bucket seats from a 2003 GMC Sierra for only a $100 dollars! They're in perfect condition and the drivers side is power. I like the fact that they have integrated seat belts as well. Unfortunately the guy selling them "lost the center seat/console" but said he would contact me if he found it. Anyway here are some pictures...

[matthew20061]

I installed a new dash bezel on the interment panel and it looks great. I'm still going to order a tach conversion kit for it so its not done yet, but for the mean time it looks great. I also installed the newly painted brake pedal assembly and put on a new brake pad with chrome trim.