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Monday, September 16, 2013

Body Work and Paint

Well its been awhile since I've posted, but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy.  First off...I have most of the things I sent to the paint shop back...all that are left there are the hinges, latches and other small stuff.  Everything else is back...and it all looks amazing!!!  I couldn't be happier with the color or how they have turned out.  Now all that is left is for me to finish up the main body and get it to the paint shop.

Speaking of the main body...I have made big progress!  I have the passenger side rocker and floor boards in and blended in...and I have just about got the rear end in.  That involved cutting out the rotten rear corners and sill.  I the bought a full corner and was able to make a patch for the other side.  For the most part they went in very smoothly and my welding is getting better.  Not nearly as much splatter and my bead is much smoother.  Once they were welded in, I got the grinder out and smoothed out the welds.  Finally I mudded in the panels to the rest of  the body.  Finally I put the rear sill in.  I haven't finalized it just yet.  I need to get the tire carrier and tailgate out so I can match and line up pieces, drill out the mounting holes and then finally weld it into place.  Next up will be the driver side rocker and floor patch panels.  Progress!