Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction"

[Dads79GMC]

I spent the whole day prepping the cab for epoxy. There are a couple areas that I need to go back and clean more thoroughly, but I wanted to get the whole thing in epoxy today. I was able to get two coats on this evening. This old body is a bit sore!!!

Oh yea, I was in the middle of scuffing the dash when I noticed that the radio area was cut-out for a modern radio.....damn, something to fix!! Now I'll have to find a patch panel....

Thanks Mike

[moregrip]

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

I spent the whole day prepping the cab for epoxy. There are a couple areas that I need to go back and clean more thoroughly, but I wanted to get the whole thing in epoxy today. I was able to get two coats on this evening. This old body is a bit sore!!!

Oh yea, I was in the middle of scuffing the dash when I noticed that the radio area was cut-out for a modern radio.....damn, something to fix!! Now I'll have to find a patch panel....

Thanks Mike

[Dads79GMC]

Today I put two coats of 2K primer surfacer over the epoxy. I also started working on two rust holes on the front right fender. Thanks Mike

[Dads79GMC]

Rear rust repair of right fender. Toward the end of finishing my patch panel welding, I blew out my air line and had a wild snake on my hands!!! Thanks Mike

[Dads79GMC]

Originally Posted by moregrip

Thanks moregrip

[Jaysonb]

Looks good Mike!

[Dads79GMC]

Originally Posted by Jaysonb

Looks good Mike!

Thank you Master!!

[Dads79GMC]

Today I acquired some garage space inside the attached garage to the house. I was able to roll the chassis into the garage without the Mrs seeing it until it was too late. Now I should be able to easily move everything outside and do a good cleaning tomorrow then resume body work. I don't have time to get everything done before Dad's 79 GMC gets back from Jayson's in a couple weeks. So, I've decided to paint the firewall (side and front) and just put the cab on the frame. I really need to get this thing running under its own power so i can move it when i have to throughout winter. Mike

[moregrip]

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Today I acquired some garage space inside the attached garage to the house. I was able to roll the chassis into the garage without the Mrs seeing it until it was too late. Now I should be able to easily move everything outside and do a good cleaning tomorrow then resume body work. I don't have time to get everything done before Dad's 79 GMC gets back from Jayson's in a couple weeks. So, I've decided to paint the firewall (side and front) and just put the cab on the frame. I really need to get this thing running under its own power so i can move it when i have to throughout winter. Mike

Under the gun now brother! Looks fantastic all the way around....these are "GOOD" problems to have!!!

[Dads79GMC]

Change update: I've decided to go with original steal bed floor. I plan on using the wood bed floor on a future build. Since I'll eventually sell this truck, I want to keep my 1 of 1 wood bed floor. Hahahah!

So, today I took the bed apart and changed out the bed floor. Also began the body work on the cab. Back to the bed. I also used one of my favorite tools to move the bedsides back into place, now they align with the bottom of the cab on both sides.

Pictures:
1. Right bedside was severely bent years ago. I had to cut into the front-edge to get enough alignment then fill the void with a bit of welding (not complete in the pic).
2. My favorite tool. Lol!
3-4. Just a little cab work.

Thanks Mike

[Dads79GMC]

Today I spent about six hours working on the 78....doesn't really seem like I accomplished much! I definitely can't focus on one thing at a time!!! Worked on the firewall some more, then spent a couple hours re-stripping the passenger bedside and filling holes on the upper rail, then worked on the corners and etc etc etc! Fun! Thanks Mike

[Dads79GMC]

Today I was able to get both fenders clean enough for an initial spray along with the hood. I will epoxy both fenders and under the hood tomorrow. Under the gun!!

Thanks Mike

[Low Elco]

Coming right along. You're doing nice work!

[Dads79GMC]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Coming right along. You're doing nice work!

Thanks Low Elco. I think I can finally put the welder away???

[MrFinland]

Really great job, Mike! Have you decided yet what color you are going to paint this truck?

[Dads79GMC]

Originally Posted by MrFinland

Really great job, Mike! Have you decided yet what color you are going to paint this truck?

Thanks Mr F!!
This is my inspiration!

[Jaysonb]

The next one will have to be white! Red, white, and blue, very patriotic!

[Dads79GMC]

Learned tonight that you can adjust the door striker from inside the door. Didn't know that you could gain access through the latch (see pic). I aligned the door along the rear edge with the cab and reached in tightened the striker.....bam! Also got some epoxy on the hood and fenders. Thanks Mike

[Dads79GMC]

Lost my cab!!! Hope it shows back up at some point!!! I need to focus on the 79s interior for now, so I’m taking a little break on the 78. Thanks Mike

[MrFinland]

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Thanks Mr F!!
This is my inspiration!

You have nice inspiration picture! We had also inspiration picture before we started our truck restoration. This picture was our inspiration...

[Dads79GMC]

Nice!!!

[Dads79GMC]

Teaser!

[aggie91]

Nice!

[Woodyboat]

Originally Posted by MrFinland

You have nice inspiration picture! We had also inspiration picture before we started our truck restoration. This picture was our inspiration...

ABSOLUTELY! I agree with you 100%. I'm in the middle of selling a home and moving. I'm really looking forward to getting into the new place where I can start tearing down my old truck for a complete restoration too. It's an exciting time for me and I'm really enjoying everyone's photos.

[Dads79GMC]

Originally Posted by Woodyboat

ABSOLUTELY! I agree with you 100%. I'm in the middle of selling a home and moving. I'm really looking forward to getting into the new place where I can start tearing down my old truck for a complete restoration too. It's an exciting time for me and I'm really enjoying everyone's photos.

Best of luck Woodyboat with the new house!