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Old 03-12-2022, 12:01 PM   #292
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Re: "Sweet Pea" 1975 Cheyenne 20

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Take a light rubbing compound & a cleaner wax combo (50/50) to the firewall. Those light scale/rust spots need hit individually w/a small rag (old gym sock is perfect) leave the nicer open area's alone 'till the rough stuff is done. T Return w/a fresh rag & wax it all. It will turn out nice. I'm a detailer & that is one one way to restore/preserve the OG.
Thanks for the tip! I suck at detailing. I need to go over the entire truck to preserve the paint too.

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Having been following along and I like it. Don't know how I survived this long without being aware of tbolt hose clamps. Thanks for the education.
Thanks Jon! Yeah tbolts are the jam. I've ordered mine from Amazon mostly, brand is Squirrely motorsports. They're good quality. lots of super junky chinese ones out there.
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