1974 C20 & a couple questions

[69Tom]

So I ended up picking up this today. Can't say I've seen many of these around. C20 Cheyenne Super, stepside, with a 454. Color is supposed to be Desert Sand with a Saddle interior. Still has the original engine and it runs pretty good.

As I'm sure is common, needs patches in the front and rear section of each fender. How are the repop patches? Do they suck like most patches for the 67-72 patches do?

Also, it needs new hood hinges. How are the repop hinges? Good, bad?

Once I get some minor body work done on it, including the aforementioned patches, I'm going to get some paint on it. While I'm not sure how much I love the Desert Sand, it's a heck of a lot more work to prep for a different color, so I think I'm just going to stick with it. This is my work/hauling truck, so I don't need another project.

Already sourced some correct 16" wheels thanks to t.korniek, so those will be going on soon.

I'll try and get a pic of the SPID tomorrow. Has AC, aux tank, power steering and brakes, etc...

Thanks for the help.