Project 69 GMC
 

Here is some pics of my recent project.

Day 1

Removing the front clip

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What are the plans for it?

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I would like to restore more to OE specs.

according to the options sticker on the glove box door. (after spending 2 hrs. with thinner and a rag removing the paint) if found it was originaly red and white. I would like to get it a close to original as I can.

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This is one of my son,Ben. I think he was taking off some trim around the headlights. This was his very first day with air tools. I do believe he likes it!
Makes a dad proud. (sniff)

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Here is the inner wall of the bed just in front of the wheel well. This is actually the only rust through on the entire bed.

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The cab supports are pretty much history!

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Does this look familiar? Battery acid damage right front fender and inner fender.

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Battery tray is done for.

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Here's a few pics with the bed off.

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To get the bed off I made up a couple of 1 foot cubes from 4 x 4 stock. That and a bottle jack and some jack stands. (and a bunch of 4 x 4's cut to 1 foot lengths) and we finally got it off.

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Here's a shot of the interior after my son removed the bench seat.

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We'll keep you posted as we progress.

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Doesn't look to be in too bad shape. Just the rust in the usual places.

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Thanks! BTW your "FAQ Index thread" is a great help! Thank You!

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No problem.:D

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Well, were going out to tackle the cab today. remove doors, dash, steering column, probably glass too. anything to lighten the load.
will post results tonight.

peace

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Keep up the good work...

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Thanks French!

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I didn't get as much done today as I hoped. I started with the removal of the fuel tank.

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here are a few shots of the damage assesment that I found after the fuel tank was removed. this one is just behind the drivers door under the fuel neck hole.

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Here's another looking down through the fuel neck hole. you can see the damage caused by a leaking fuel neck seal.

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I also removed the brake booster, heater assembly, steering column, instrument cluster, glove box and heater controls.
I'll try to get more done tomorrow.

wish me luck. lol

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Keep up the great work, looks great!

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Thanks! BTW, Black beauty is good name. Nice looking truck. Hope my projects gets even close! lol

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nice project cant wait for more pictures:aiiet: