Body repair advice

[CWW]

Thanks Grumpy old man I will watch the video in the morning on my PC is there any way to replace the vin tag or to get a copy of the original build sheet the kid that wrecked her spray painted the inside of the glove box

[57taskforce]

Originally Posted by CWW

Thanks Grumpy old man I will watch the video in the morning on my PC is there any way to replace the vin tag or to get a copy of the original build sheet the kid that wrecked her spray painted the inside of the glove box

If it has the original seat and or the gas tank has never been out of it before you may get lucky and find a build sheet in the bottom or back seat springs or tucked behind or under the gas tank somewhere. That is the only real hope for finding out what it was born with.

Vin tag replacement is a no-go conversation on this site for legal and a myriad of other reasons. Please don’t engage that conversation further.

I agree with grumpy on the cab repairs. Most of my upper passenger cab corner got munched by the bed at some point in my trucks’ life. I was able to get it back pretty decent by doing what grumpy suggested.

[shorty402]

I think the vin tag he is referring to is actually the spid.

[57taskforce]

Originally Posted by shorty402

I think the vin tag he is referring to is actually the spid.

That is a valid possibility, if that’s truly the case obviously that topic is just fine. If referencing the metal plaque, their in lies the no-go.

[CWW]

Originally Posted by 57taskforce

If it has the original seat and or the gas tank has never been out of it before you may get lucky and find a build sheet in the bottom or back seat springs or tucked behind or under the gas tank somewhere. That is the only real hope for finding out what it was born with.

Vin tag replacement is a no-go conversation on this site for legal and a myriad of other reasons. Please don’t engage that conversation further.

I agree with grumpy on the cab repairs. Most of my upper passenger cab corner got munched by the bed at some point in my trucks’ life. I was able to get it back pretty decent by doing what grumpy suggested.

Thanks for the help I will check out the gas tank and see if there is a build sheet there I looked at the seat and did not find it in the springs. It is sad to me that in the 4 years this truck was out of the family so much of its history was lost

[57taskforce]

Originally Posted by CWW

Thanks for the help I will check out the gas tank and see if there is a build sheet there I looked at the seat and did not find it in the springs. It is sad to me that in the 4 years this truck was out of the family so much of its history was lost

That is very unfortunate, not everyone has the understanding or perspective to appreciate things like the spid, or even at times just caring for something old like these trucks. An old truck has different significance to different people. Some beat them into the ground and don’t give a damn because I’m their eyes, they are already old and worn out. Others (just about everyone on this site) appreciate them for the truly cool things they are and appreciate them and doing everything possible to keep them going. It’s too bad it looks like maybe your truck got an owner of the former example as opposed to the latter.
That said, most of these old trucks can be made nice again with enough time and money. Good luck in your project!

[CWW]

Originally Posted by 57taskforce

That is very unfortunate, not everyone has the understanding or perspective to appreciate things like the spid, or even at times just caring for something old like these trucks. An old truck has different significance to different people. Some beat them into the ground and don’t give a damn because I’m their eyes, they are already old and worn out. Others (just about everyone on this site) appreciate them for the truly cool things they are and appreciate them and doing everything possible to keep them going. It’s too bad it looks like maybe your truck got an owner of the former example as opposed to the latter.
That said, most of these old trucks can be made nice again with enough time and money. Good luck in your project!

Thanks for the information I have planning my build and have been slowly getting supplies that I know I will need and after looking at the tool link Grumpy posted it looks like I have a good reason to buy a new toy. This site truly has a lot of members with a wealth of knowledge I definitely will be asking more questions I'm sure I will run into issues along the way but it will be worth it in the log run and will be a good project to do with my son