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es67chevy · 06-02-2009, 08:13 AM

And our latest "surprise" is the driver's side bedside. Found out the previous owner did some lousy bodywork, and he worked at a body shop. I know where I won't be going EVER. About 1/2 to 3/4" of bondo followed by a layer of something that looks like graphite and then some plasticky resin type filler. No metal whatsoever. Bought a new bedside and plan to try to switch it out tonight. Unfortunately, it means two steps back because the rollpan is already welded in as well as my custom gas filler. Plus we have to repatch the bed stakes and side marker light hole. Ugh. Lessons learned.

Look at all the layers of work done on the front of the bedside. Geez!!

06-02-2009, 08:13 AM	#42
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: Project Where'd The Money Go And our latest "surprise" is the driver's side bedside. Found out the previous owner did some lousy bodywork, and he worked at a body shop. I know where I won't be going EVER. About 1/2 to 3/4" of bondo followed by a layer of something that looks like graphite and then some plasticky resin type filler. No metal whatsoever. Bought a new bedside and plan to try to switch it out tonight. Unfortunately, it means two steps back because the rollpan is already welded in as well as my custom gas filler. Plus we have to repatch the bed stakes and side marker light hole. Ugh. Lessons learned. Look at all the layers of work done on the front of the bedside. Geez!! __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869