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01-07-2014, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Quebec,Canada
Posts: 71
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Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
So i tow it in the shop and start to work on it with one of my good friend who is a master in body work and paint.He also rebuild old gaz pump in hes free time.After a good look at it,it was quite a find for here in northem canada but obviously,the guys who did the job didnt have a clue of what he was doing.So after a few days of cutting,welding,grinding and body aligment,we finally apply the epoxy primer on it.Sorry i don't have any pics of the cab prime but i took some after we paint the top white.
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01-07-2014, 10:06 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Quebec,Canada
Posts: 71
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Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
Now its time to paint the back of the cab,the bed and the interior to be able to put it back on the frame and free some room for other project on the go.We also had to redo the dash were the radio goes to be able to fit a original radio i took from a 72 GMC park in my driveway.
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01-07-2014, 10:08 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Quebec,Canada
Posts: 71
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Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
I steal 4 rims from my GM and sandblast them to be able to paint them in same time then my interior panels and the white lettering of the tailgate.To bad those rims are just 6 inch wide but its all i have for now.Yeah the tailgate....hahaha.Dont have picture right now of it but what a job it was to rebuilt it.I know i could just order one online but here,shipping fees are nuts.A new one,deliver home cost me around 650$ CAN.So thats why we rebuilt mine,and i like original parts to.I upload picture of the tail gate later.
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01-07-2014, 10:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Quebec,Canada
Posts: 71
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Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
Start to look good now with all this color on it.I didnt plan to do the engine bay but we are there so....
Well,time for the final paint part.There he go. Thats where i am now,i think it look very good.Now i need tire,dont know what to do,white line of white lettering,need new bumper,ive got the front one paintable but cant find a rear one paintable.I guess i just order 2 chrome one. Hope you guys like it.  BTW im french canadian so sorry for bad writing 
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01-07-2014, 10:40 AM
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Rusty Nuts
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Clever Missouri
Posts: 1,338
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Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
Looks real good but i would go with the paintable white bumpers if it was me.
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01-07-2014, 10:51 AM
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Roadtrip!
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grand Rapids MN
Posts: 13,854
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Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
Looks good! I agree, i think white bumpers would set it off nicely.
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01-07-2014, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: high river ab
Posts: 127
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Re: work a lot on a 71 LWB this winter
Truck looks great and I share your pain on shipping costs out of the states. I'm sure someone from eastern Canada can chime in but Scott's super trucks in AB is a good source for parts.
Also...like the white bumpers.
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