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Offline traumajunkie

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Newbie here with a few questions
« on: January 20, 2015, 09:00:33 am »
Hey Guys,

I just picked up my first "PROJECT".  It is a 1984 C10 LB, got it for 600 bucks with 134k original miles, from what I have read it has the normal rusted out cab corners and a hole in each wheel well. I am mechanically ok but not with body work. Can i just buy a new wheel well that bolts up or does it have to be welded or whats the best way to fix this, the shop wants about 800 to weld the 2 corners and fill the holes. Also can I replace the truck bed with a short bed (i dont know if the chassis is any different). Thank you all
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Re: Newbie here with a few questions
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2015, 11:44:43 am »
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Re: Newbie here with a few questions
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2015, 07:40:58 pm »
You can glue those pieces in with body panel glue if you can't weld.
To swap to a short bed you have to shorten the frame.
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