Blake's 67 GMC stepside build

[yj4000]

Nice work Mark.

Ryan.

[reaper71]

Thank's Ryan..


Pic #1. Here is the tail light mount idea I had during mockup.

Pic #2. Some holes welded up that will not be used.

Pic #3. The new bracket after it was cut, drilled etc.
Nothing fancy here but once painted should look pretty good.

Pic #4. LED light mounted.

Mark...

[RockinKees]

Nice and simple Mark!
Great work!

[rusty76]

I like it.

[reaper71]

Pic #1. View from rear.

Pic #2. This is the inner section that was bad. The remaining portion around the bed was all good and would not be replaced. (customer has requested the inside be shot with bedliner and color matched) and then it will have wood floor.
Pic #3. after repairs done.

Pic #4. Tailgate finally in Epoxy.

Mark...

[reaper71]

Well the 3rd pic didn't load...

Pic #1. The tailgate in epoxy.

Pic #2. Bedsides with Epoxy.

Pic #3. 1st round of blocking.

Pic #4. Another view of bed rail, shows the amount of work that will need to be done to make it straight.

Mark...

[reaper71]

Pic #1. Passenger side rear.

Pic #2. Just showing the multiple dents and dings that need addressing.

Pic #3. After Hammer/Dolly work and a round of filler.

Mark...

[Advanced Design]

Love the spray area...and the trucks in the background!

[reaper71]

HaHa! Thank's Doug..
I normally spray inside ,but had to much other things in the shop so out it went.

[reaper71]

Pic #1. Quick shot of tailgate and all it's low spots to be addressed.

Pic #2. closer look.

Pic #3. other side.

Pic #4. First round of filler.

With the amount of work needed to fix this thing it might have been better to buy a new one, but was already invested in it to much so no going back now!

Mark...

[reaper71]

Been awhile since I've posted on this one..
Been super busy on rebuilding the back end of a 78 FJ.

Pic #1. Few small spots around outer section need some tlc.

Pic #2. Tailgate in Highbuild again.

Pic #3. Bedsides needed some poly filler.

Pic #4. center needed some attention.

(at this point it would have been better to just buy a new tailgate but didnt relize it was this bad )

Mark...

[rusty76]

Looks good to me

[reaper71]

Thank's Rusty...This was alot more work than I had figured ,but it was already too far into to just stop and get a new one sooo, on we go.


Pic #1. The cowl all ready for some blocking.

Pic #2. Front side of tailgate needed some attention.

Pic #3. The front panel needed repair work as well. The flange was rotted off so I would remove all bad and replace it.

Pic #4. Front panel was stripped as well.

Pic #5. The 3rd pic was wrong one This is the flange

[reaper71]

Pic #1. Patch going in.

Pic #2. Epoxy primer.

Pic #3. Cowl

Pic #4. Front panel in High Build.

Pic #5. Cowl in High build.

[Advanced Design]

Wow, lotta nice work you did to save the tailgate.

[RockinKees]

Looks great Mark!
As always!

[reaper71]

Thank's Guys

[reaper71]

Pic #1. Front panel after 1st round of blocking.

Pic #2. here you can see how much this old Farm truck was USED..

Pic #3. Tailgate after more blocking was done and another round of High Build.

Pic #4. This is the rear section that holds the bed together. This thing was in need of some love..

Pic #5. since it was so bent up and and you cant really get in to Hammer and dolly it, I made this piece to be welded over it to make it nice and flat..

Mark...

[Advanced Design]

Are those little mig tacks around the perimeter? Good solution for a rough panel.

[reaper71]

Yes they are, will be welded solid then smoothed.

[reaper71]

Pic #1. More tacks to keep it from warping.

Pic #2. All tacks done ready for final welding.

Pic #3. This was after final weld and metal finish. Much Better!

Pic #4. The braces that support this panel in the back were all rotted and mangled so I made new ones.

[jgh64pkup]

Amazing build!

[reaper71]

Thank's man!!

Pic #1. The new brace set in place ready to be welded in.

Pic #2. The back panel in Epoxy.

Pic #3. Panel after it was shot in High Build primer.

Pic #4. The front panel ready for wetsanding.

Mark...

[yj4000]

Lookin' good!

Ryan.

[reaper71]

Thanks again Ryan!