restoring parts

[leddzepp]

I recently purchased some original, used badges from board members to return my 72 C-20 to its original condition. I have done the 400 badges and already re-mounted them. The super badges are done, and 1 of the cheyenne 20 badges is done. I left one un-restored to show the difference. This is my contrubution to being green and recycling...using original GM parts bought from board members as opposed to buying new repro taiwanese shtuff. Rubbed with some tin foil and wd-40 to remove minor pitting, followed by a polish with a dremel tool. Patience and a steady hand with a paint brush...what do y'all think?

I am getting some original used upper and lower mouldings from a board member today, and will start the restoration on them.

I am also getting some original stainless hubcaps from another member next week, and will start on the restoration of those as well.

I got a set of factory 16.5" rims (one piece, not split) from a local board member last week. He threw in a beat-up original hubcap that I have started to restore for my spare tire. My truck came with the in-bed spare tire carrier, so it will be nice to have a matching hubcap on it!

I threw some 80's (?) 3/4 ton caps on there until I get the OG's restored. The yellow centers match the Ochre perfectly! Only problem is, they don't fit on the back due to the Dana 60 rear end.