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Well just to give a short update.

Ive talked myself out of a few things......

Mainly the roll pan and the tail gate cover and billet front grille.

I want to keep the truck with as much original style equipment as possible...

So im looking for a tailgate in good condition.........

So, the entire front of the truck was blacked out this weekend minus the bowtie and the bumper.....

The grille, bezels, trim, etc....All black.....Yes there was a reason. It is a 39 year old truck with everything original....So it was cracked, faded, chipped... its amazing what a little black paint can do.....

Also the rear old steel bumper got a good coat of paint as well. That made a world of difference....

Yes yes i know i know this thread is worthless without pics....At least thats the way it is over in the Harley forums anyway.....

Also got started on the interior just a tad.... Repaired the door sill on the drivers side....It really needs replaced. But all i have is a carport and limited resources since the move and a welder, and shop are not one of them...So cover up was necessary at this stage....

Now the problem. The truck is a SHOP RAT as I call it. It has a rattle can paint job....Well as most know the hood and cab fades very quickly....Well i tried to fix that this weekend to no avail. I could not get the paint to stick to save my life. I cleaned sanded wiped, shot....nothing. Only real luck i had was taking a spot down to bare metal. At that point i was able to get the first layer to apply correctly, but the 2nd just powdered up....Maybe the humidity???? What sucks is i worked late into Sunday night on it and had to leave it as is because heavy rain on Monday and Today and its my DD.

Other news is i am having no luck locating a local T-5. Found a WC T-5 down in Gulfport but really need the NWC. So the search continues.....

Wow a short update turned into a book....sorry about the rambling.......