Got her home!!

[dagnabbitt]

Originally Posted by Ryanz

Excellent - may hit you up for questions, parts, etc. Would you just order new fenderside fenders or try patch these rear fenders yourself? I’m thinking for the time and energy we may be best to just replace.
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Others have probably chimed in or perhaps you know already, but to the best of my knowledge the fenders with the spare tire cutouts are not reproduced by anyone. I know because I have been looking for one. Definitely one to hold on to and repair if possible.

Some people don't like that look mind you, and that's fine, but it has grown upon me.

[tristan]

I agree, the Old School look of the side-mounted spare looks just right on a rugged 4X4. Nice truck BTW.

[StingRay]

I just saw this in person. It's a great start to a really sweet truck. Ryan is a bit overwelmed with the thought of taking on the rust repairs. I've started out on so many cars and trucks that ended up being breathing life into what should have been a basket case. This one is anything but.

[Ptjsk]

Now the fun begins!!

Pat

[Ryanz]

Originally Posted by StingRay

I just saw this in person. It's a great start to a really sweet truck. Ryan is a bit overwelmed with the thought of taking on the rust repairs. I've started out on so many cars and trucks that ended up being breathing life into what should have been a basket case. This one is anything but.

Hey Ray - overwhelmed is an understatement ha! Thanks a TON for taking time out of your evening and driving to have a look. Your time and advice are invaluable.
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[Carl Spangler]

Originally Posted by Ryanz

Excellent - may hit you up for questions, parts, etc. Would you just order new fenderside fenders or try patch these rear fenders yourself? I’m thinking for the time and energy we may be best to just replace.
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For the love of ALL THINGS GM.......... DON’T put any replacement fenders on this truck. Patch panels at the most!

Congratulations

[67C10Step]

That truck is super! Very worth saving and worth the effort.

[StingRay]

I agree but depending on what he finds when the rockers are off and the interior is out a one piece floor might be in order. Patching up a floor with 20 different pieces works but is so much work for a really less than beautiful result. Fenders are salvageable for sure. Doors might be too. With some luck the floor might look better than I'm thinking it is.

Originally Posted by Carl Spangler

For the love of ALL THINGS GM.......... DON’T put any replacement fenders on this truck. Patch panels at the most!

Congratulations

[Ryanz]

Originally Posted by Carl Spangler

For the love of ALL THINGS GM.......... DON’T put any replacement fenders on this truck. Patch panels at the most!

Congratulations

HA - thanks for the note. I won't eff it up I promise. I just wish I knew more about body work myself. The guys at the shops are charging through the roof now because they can, and it's a **** ton of work! I get it. I'm just trying to figure out a way to do as much on my own as I can without doing more damage.

p.s. forgive my ignorance, I take it it's sacrilege to use replacement parts unless ABSOLUTELY necessary? Trust me, I'm all about keeping it as original as possible. Sometimes just hard to determine where to start and where to end. Restoration life :-)

[RenoKeene]

Excellent score! I'm kinda partial to GMC steppers myself.
BTW 74 degrees ABOVE zero here today.

[Carl Spangler]

Originally Posted by Ryanz

HA - thanks for the note. I won't eff it up I promise. I just wish I knew more about body work myself. The guys at the shops are charging through the roof now because they can, and it's a **** ton of work! I get it. I'm just trying to figure out a way to do as much on my own as I can without doing more damage.

p.s. forgive my ignorance, I take it it's sacrilege to use replacement parts unless ABSOLUTELY necessary? Trust me, I'm all about keeping it as original as possible. Sometimes just hard to determine where to start and where to end. Restoration life :-)

Do you have a 'build thread' started yet? That would be good way to get advice and help along the way.

Opinions vary on OEM, refurbish, replacement, but try to keep as much of the original sheetmetal as possible. JMO! A fully "restored" vehicle with all new sheetmetal (doors, hood, fenders, etc.) is a 'rice burner' in disguise.

[Ryanz]

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Excellent score! I'm kinda partial to GMC steppers myself.
BTW 74 degrees ABOVE zero here today.

Rose is gorgeous!

[Ryanz]

Originally Posted by Carl Spangler

Do you have a 'build thread' started yet? That would be good way to get advice and help along the way.

Opinions vary on OEM, refurbish, replacement, but try to keep as much of the original sheetmetal as possible. JMO! A fully "restored" vehicle with all new sheetmetal (doors, hood, fenders, etc.) is a 'rice burner' in disguise.

Haven't started a build thread yet - I suppose that would be wise :-)

[DeadheadNM]

How sweet would this look on the spare tire?

[Ryanz]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

How sweet would this look on the spare tire?

HA! That’s brilliant 😁😁😁
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[Ryanz]

Originally Posted by Ryanz

HA! That’s brilliant 😁😁😁
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Any idea who’s this one is? I think this is where I’m headed with mine. This is original Color. Any idea what size of rubber this is? Also love the rear bumper! Very cool. Love the rear slider too!
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[Carl Spangler]

Originally Posted by Ryanz

Any idea who’s this one is? I think this is where I’m headed with mine. This is original Color. Any idea what size of rubber this is? Also love the rear bumper! Very cool. Love the rear slider too!
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If I had to make a guess I'd start with 32x10R15's (see attached image)............. forgive me for posting a Jeep pic.

[72c20customcamper]

^^^^^^

I would be proud to have that one in my stable

[DeadheadNM]

Found the hat. Would this pass muster north of the border? https://www.stormykromer.com/northwoods-trapper-hat/

[Ryanz]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Found the hat. Would this pass muster north of the border? https://www.stormykromer.com/northwoods-trapper-hat/

Hahaha - you're set!

[j_cst_10]

That's a super cool truck. While some people may think it looks a little ratty with some rusty rockers and cab corners, it doesn't look that bad overall.

If you put some nice wheels and tires, bumpers, polished the paint and did whatever mechanical work you wanted it would be presentable and a great driver you wouldn't have to fret about.

[Ryanz]

Originally Posted by j_cst_10

That's a super cool truck. While some people may think it looks a little ratty with some rusty rockers and cab corners, it doesn't look that bad overall.

If you put some nice wheels and tires, bumpers, polished the paint and did whatever mechanical work you wanted it would be presentable and a great driver you wouldn't have to fret about.

Hey thanks for that. You're not wrong. But I think I want to save her before she gets too much worse. So, we'll begin the process. Great news is everything mechanically seems to check out at this stage. So, the major work is in the body/paint, then all of the finishing touches of interior, etc.

[j_cst_10]

Good luck on the restore. It's easier to take apart than put back together. Work steadily in small manageable chunks and it will be done quicker than you think.

[Ryanz]

Sounds like I may have a cab replacement that could be a better option for me. There is a guy redoing one right now and wants $3000 for it, primed and ready.

By the time I pay for a one piece floor, pay to have the cab sandblasted and primed, plus all the man hours of fixing (roof rail was rotted through in a few places too) - I think this is a solid deal.

Question - it's a 1970 cab, are there any differences between it and my 71? I'll be using my current doors.

[DeadheadNM]

Yes. 71 cab has raised pad for rear view mirror and a B pillar vent. Id caution against that swap.