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Re: Project Checkbook 2: 1971 SWB BB Cheyenne
Just like my Jimmy when I got it, the C-10 is crusty and weary but it is also largely rust-free. One cab corner is shot but everything else on the body looks solid. However, the truck needs complete renewal both mechanically and in appearance. It was originally white/ochre/white/ochre, but some ochre-hater painted it black 20 or so years ago. Thank heavens he didn't shoot some over the SPID.
Phase I will be to make the truck roadworthy and safe and then I have some decisions to make regarding big ticket restoration items. Over the past few years I have ratholed away many parts for the truck and you can see some of my hoard in the bed. There's more elsewhere. A lot of this was bought off the forum, thanks guys.
I am also going to have the busted grille, smashed-in drivers side door and repop tailgate switched out for factory items from my stash in Phase I. They bother me a lot.
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