70 Short Stepside

[mcbassin]

Very nice progress on your paint and truck. Keep the pictures coming.

[swamp rat]

That color pops outside!

[70shortstep]

I turn 50 on the 13th. We had a birthday party this weekend and my sister gave me a few pictures of the truck that inspired this build.

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If you read the beginning of this thread I talked about Frog. This is a picture of him (on left) after a successful deer hunt

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This is a picture of my nephew and his son. Some day this truck will be passed on to him.

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Took final load of body parts to be blasted. Should pick the up Monday. I will prime them and then drop them off at the painter.

[Kennuck]

Your build is coming along nicely. I really like the paint looks like it was worth the wait.

[70shortstep]

Thanks. I love the color. I debated on going with the dark olive but decided to stay with the dark green. I think I made the right choice.

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Parts back from blasting

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[Xeen]

The hood and tailgate look to be in good condition.
Both the front and rear fenders appear to need some work.
What about the bed sides I can't really tell what condition they are in from the pictures, are they bowed at all?
What about the front panel I don't see it in the pictures.

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Bedsides are good. I am replacing the front panel. Fenders will need some work.

[gdavis]

It's nothing that can't be fixed. Mine was worse than yours and look at them now. It will take some replacing some of the metal but it will work. Happy building

[boynton]

Header panels aren't hard to come by so you should be good. I really like the color of your truck. Is that 7'70 green?

[70shortstep]

I am planning on going with a repop front bed panel. I am going to let the painter take care of the rest of the body repair. The color is the factory dark green 505.

[boynton]

Originally Posted by 70shortstep

I am planning on going with a repop front bed panel. I am going to let the painter take care of the rest of the body repair. The color is the factory dark green 505.

Awesome that is the color I plan on painting my '70 step

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Parts primed and ready for the painter

[Xeen]

What are your plans for the rusted out areas on the various pieces, metal replacement or quick and dirty?

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Got some parts back from powdercoating. Notice the awesome dent in my breather cap. I barely got home with it and dropped it. I will have to find another one and have it done. I have a few more parts to take anyway. You can see the pitting in the bed supports, but they will be covered

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Brian, the painter is going to cut the rust out and replace it. I showed him the pieces before blasting and he said they could handle it. It is above my pay grade. I will work on the stuff that is not right out there for all to see.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by 70shortstep

Brian, the painter is going to cut the rust out and replace it. I showed him the pieces before blasting and he said they could handle it.

Good deal.
I don't know why but it seems like it's hard to find a body shop that will replace the metal, so here is my scheme.
When I need some rust repaired I tell them I just need the metal replaced and sealed and not to add filler because it's going to be a while before I have it painted.
That way after their work I can bring it home and remove the sealer and find out if they are liars or not.
I do this because I flat out don't trust them to do the job right, it seems like everyone is just out to rip people off these days and over promise and under deliver.
I don't trust anyone that hasn't earned it, that's just me though.

[70shortstep]

I have known Rick, the painter for a long time. He is straight up and takes a lot of pride in his work. I understand what goes on out there, but I don't think I have much to worry about. But, just in case, I stop by pretty regular.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by 70shortstep

I have known Rick, the painter for a long time. He is straight up and takes a lot of pride in his work. I understand what goes on out there, but I don't think I have much to worry about. But, just in case, I stop by pretty regular.

Excellent, I'm glad you found someone that is trustworthy, it is rare in this world.

[Ozzy2013]

Yes it is hard to find trust worthy people especially in body and paint for some reason.

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Getting the wiring done. I started the truck with the key yesterday.
Ordered a lot of small parts today. Dropped off the rest of the body parts at the painter.