[mr.mud1]

well not too much to report but i may be making some progress with regard to finding someone to repaint this mess.in the mean time since i'd lost the original paint in the bed(i had told the guy who painted it,NOT to paint the bed,he did anyway) now the bed has to prepped properly for repaint.i took the first of the wheel tubs off and cleaned all the old sealant from around the flanges on the tub.everything is in very good condition,started sanding on the bed sides and the tub.a little progress.the more i work on the truck,the more i find screwed up.i was hoping to,after the paint on the body is re-done,take everything apart under the hood to repaint the engine in the truck and then everything else that's bolted to it and around it,repaint and re-install,however i think that's impossible.i think i'll be pulling the motor back out.the black frame has white overspray and everything else.what a mess.