Hidden Beauty

[Rich-'66]

I have been evaluating and making decisions on my recently purchased '66 step-side's future.

Total off frame or just have fun with it?

The former owner did this nasty flat black un-prepped spray job, but a little investigation showed this base. This nice light green base and it has had one light green re-spray over that. Beautiful!

Having fun with it wins out!

I LIKE it. If I can overcome my OCD compulsion for a perfect paint job, this should be fun, of course I will HAVE to fix some of the rusted through penetrations and blend in.
I have overcome the urge to order all new fenders, truck bed etc.

I even snatched these fine rusted mirrors off ebay! I love them

Short term Plans are;
Front Disks, power booster
New brake lines
Moving Gas tank
power steering
lowering
wheels
back to original bench seat
Finding a white original front bumper
removing all body panels, cleaning, POR 15 inside, SS bolts

[63burban]

Dig the mirrors, never seen that set up before.

[TJ's Chevy]

Very cool truck! I like it! Diggin the plans!

[BigDan3131]

Face it, once you tear into it even a little the urge go full blown resto will bite you. I was doing the minor upgrades when...this part didn't look right then that part...

[Captainfab]

Welcome to the forum

I would suggest a few upgrades but try and not do so much at one time that you become overwhelmed. Even if you plan on making it a winter project. Be very realistic on what you know you can accomplish in say 6 or 7 months. Being able to drive your truck during the nice months of the year, really help with the motivation and overall outlook.

[ImpalaJim]

that bumper is cool! I plan on flipping mine. I think the originals look upside down

[PGSigns]

Cool project. Hopefully the PO did not hack up the frame horns for the new bumper. I think the plan to go back to white is a good one.
Jimmy

[HemiChallenger71]

All depends on what you want to do with the truck. Mine is always gonna stay ratty and rusty. I use it as a truck still.

[wayno]

Mine hasn't seen the road in 3 years - my vote is drive and enhance... and love that color.

[Palf70Step]

Originally Posted by wayno

Mine hasn't seen the road in 3 years - my vote is drive and enhance... and love that color.

The mistake I did on my 70 was taking it apart and I didn't get to enjoy it but about 7-8 months in the 10+ years I had it. Now the 64 is drive it until I have to do something. Keep her on the raod as much as possible.