My 1979 Chevy Sport 7 1/2 year build

[chrismoore701]

OK guys, I am going to try to pack a 7 1/2 year build into pictures. Will see how many I can attach. You guys have been following me along the way as I have been on here asking tons of questions. Thanks for all your help. Here is the information.
I asked my dad to go to Alabama and bring me home a 79 stepside truck. I had a $2,000 budget. Well he went to go see his brother and together they set out on a mission to find my truck. They found one on a farm, but it was not for sale. After further discussions and the offer of money, it became for sale. Dad said it was ugly, but I did not care. He drove it home, had a straight 6 in it that I quickly blew up. I then dropped a 350 in it to get me through college. I graduated in 98 and the truck sat for a year. I then used it from time to time and the battery finally died around 2007 when I pushed it into the garage. I started tearing it apart in August 2008, two (2) months after my first son was born. The pictures tell the rest of the story. It is not finished yet, but I am close. I have finished buffing the front fenders and hope to install them this week. The next phases are the front grill assembly, hood, bed, carpet and seat. I have driven it so it does move. I would like to thank the following for all the patience and help. My Wife Angie, my two (2) Kids AJ and Josh. My Dad and my Uncle Pete for finding the truck. My Cousin Mark for the inspiration, my friend Ron Seifert for pushing me to learn to do body work on my dad’s 63 corvette and ultimately how to paint, and teaching me what it takes to complete a project like this. The help from my friends, Jeff Yatsko, Bill McDonald, Bob Boyd, Mike Vanes and the guys at Highland Body Shop Jim and Danny Eriks. Thank you all for your help along the way. As well as all of you guys on this forum who have helped me through many many jams.