quick update-
finished cleaning up the front bed panel the other day with a hammer/dolley. Then i cut out the rust in the flange and a few spots that rusted through on the top rail. I ran a punch across the top to make sure there weren’t any additional soft spots i’d have to worry about in the future. Next, I cleaned out the top rail the best I could with a scraper and compressed air. I poured some POR15 in the top rail. It seemed to get pretty good coverage. After some primer and some body filler I swapped it on the bed. It definitely fits much better than the reproduction panel
just a little filler left to sand.
I’ll shoot to finish installing the remainder of the bed bolts and get the tubs installed. I’ll also get the rear fender welded to the floor and rear cross sill. i’ll throw some body work on the hood in the mix too
