My 50 roadster pickup build

[oldman3]

Well, this really isn't with posting, but I got to use the shop for a few hours yesterday. I removed the inner fender, after removing the wiring for horn and cruise control.

Pic 1 shows the tire side of inner cleaned up.
Pic 2 shows the engine side of inner cleaned up.
Pic 3 shows were the fender was bent.
Pic 4 shows another view.

I plan on cutting this bent part off, and adding a new piece from the repop inner fender. Hope it will come out looking good.

[oldman3]

I spent the rest of my time cleaning up the frame and front suspension.

Pic 1 Before shot

Pic 2 and 3 after shot.

The paint has really held up good, for the past 12 years and 25,000 miles.

Till next time...Jim

[Advanced Design]

Truck cleaned up well Jim. Anticipate when you finish sectioning the inner fender no one will be able to tell.

[DeanTX]

Looks like new. Can't believe it has 25000 miles on it. My trucks get dirtier than that after a couple of months sitting in the shop.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Truck cleaned up well Jim. Anticipate when you finish sectioning the inner fender no one will be able to tell.

Thanks Doug, thats what I'm hoping for, I'll let Mark do the welding, and I do the finish work...Jim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by DeanTX

Looks like new. Can't believe it has 25000 miles on it. My trucks get dirtier than that after a couple of months sitting in the shop.

Thanks DeanTX, I used good primers and paint, it has paid off in the long run...Jim

[RockinKees]

Looks great after so many years of use Jim!
It will look fabulous when it's ready again!!
Nice repairs so far.

Keep it going

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Looks great after so many years of use Jim!
It will look fabulous when it's ready again!!
Nice repairs so far.

Keep it going

Thanks Kees, appreciate you checking it out...Jim

[Indian113]

Jim, Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Can't wait to see that Good Looking Rod back on the STREET!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim, Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Can't wait to see that Good Looking Rod back on the STREET!

Thanks Ray. Waiting for parts to come in, and then wait for some room in the shop...Jim

[Indian113]

Shop room is a Premium for your Son. You may have to build another shop

[oldman3]

Well people the reason for no update on my truck, is I've been busy painting in the house. Plus I have agreed to help a friend install a Lokar shifter and indicator; and FiTech efi; and cruise control on his 71 Olds Cutlass. There are a few electrical things that also need attention. Plus I've been changing over my florescent tubes to LED tubes. I did a right up on what I had to do, if you want to check it out, heres the link; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=726577 I will get started on mine soon I promise...Jim

[Henry50]

What paint and primer did you originally use on the truck?

[RockinKees]

Well Jim, we are in off-season so take your time
I read your light change in your shop.
Good write up, Thanks!!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Henry50

What paint and primer did you originally use on the truck?

All my paint products were PPG. Epoxy primer, high build primer, and sealable primer. Top coat is single stage Acrylic Urethane, no clear...Jim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Well Jim, we are in off-season so take your time
I read your light change in your shop.
Good write up, Thanks!!

Thanks Kees for checking it out...Jim

[lv2tri2]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Thanks Kees for checking it out...Jim

Jim, I read your LED conversion, well done. I'm tired of failed lighting and will convert about 15 fixtures. Thanks.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by lv2tri2

Jim, I read your LED conversion, well done. I'm tired of failed lighting and will convert about 15 fixtures. Thanks.

Glad I could help...Jim

[strider621]

Your truck is still looking great after the 25,000 miles Jim. I just hope mine will look as good when I reach that many. Looking forward to seeing you get it back together.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by strider621

Your truck is still looking great after the 25,000 miles Jim. I just hope mine will look as good when I reach that many. Looking forward to seeing you get it back together.

Keith, thank you, I appreciate the kind words. Hope to get started on it soon...Jim

[joedoh]

looking good, hope you are ready for the spring and some cruisin!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by joedoh

looking good, hope you are ready for the spring and some cruisin!

You and me both, should not be a problem, but.....Jim

[oldman3]

Well, was finally able to get out to the shop for a little work on the inner fender.

Pic 1 Thought about cutting in the bend for more strength and less warping, but Mark pointed out that the fender was also tweaked behind the fender brace, so I cut it back farther where it was OK.

[oldman3]

Pic 1 New inner fender, marked for cutting back farther, so it can be trimmed to fit the old inner.

Pic 2 Have a good 3/4 section of left inner fender.

[oldman3]

Dummy forgot the pics