Don't want to loose this paint just needs a little touch up work - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Zach B · 01-20-2016, 02:53 PM

This old 79 has been in the barn for 8 years untouched because of various issues in life thought I'd show of this one. It's still in its original paint and doesn't have any rust but no drive train. Used to be a family friends. Question I have is it better to replace the seat springs for the seat?

**1774btcrew** · 01-20-2016, 03:00 PM

I would just have the seat repaired if you have a good shop that is reasonable. Nice seats can be found but many times the color is wrong or even if the fabric is good, the foam can be broken down some. I would get a motor and tranny in it and get it back on the road. Just clean it up and replace what has to be replaced.

Marty68 · 01-20-2016, 04:31 PM

brings back memories of the 78 I had.... some Dumb A$$ driving a brand new 87 f150 turned left in front of me I hit him doing 45... mine drove again his didn't.
make that sucker drive again

Zach B · 01-20-2016, 08:56 PM

Been wanting it back on the road for some time. Hopefully this year it will be a running truck again. Thanks for the info on the seat.

01-20-2016, 02:53 PM	#1
Zach B Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: El Dorado Springs Missouri Posts: 246	Don't want to loose this paint just needs a little touch up work This old 79 has been in the barn for 8 years untouched because of various issues in life thought I'd show of this one. It's still in its original paint and doesn't have any rust but no drive train. Used to be a family friends. Question I have is it better to replace the seat springs for the seat? Attached Images

01-20-2016, 03:00 PM	#2
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: Don't want to loose this paint just needs a little touch up work I would just have the seat repaired if you have a good shop that is reasonable. Nice seats can be found but many times the color is wrong or even if the fabric is good, the foam can be broken down some. I would get a motor and tranny in it and get it back on the road. Just clean it up and replace what has to be replaced. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

01-20-2016, 04:31 PM	#3
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: Don't want to loose this paint just needs a little touch up work brings back memories of the 78 I had.... some Dumb A$$ driving a brand new 87 f150 turned left in front of me I hit him doing 45... mine drove again his didn't. make that sucker drive again

01-20-2016, 08:56 PM	#4
Zach B Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: El Dorado Springs Missouri Posts: 246	Re: Don't want to loose this paint just needs a little touch up work Been wanting it back on the road for some time. Hopefully this year it will be a running truck again. Thanks for the info on the seat.



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