Full body restoration...

[philo_beddoe]

You are replacing the bedsides? They weren't that bad were they?

Actually not the whole side, but a large section that goes around the wheel well, where most trucks rust. I'll post some pics of the nasty parts.

Can i coat the back-side of the new panels with chassy-coat,,or something better you recommend?

[fitz]

Truck is looking great.
Are they going to weld in the bed patch panels or use the adhesive?

[philo_beddoe]

I believe weld. Why, is adhesive better.

[fitz]

I believe weld. Why, is adhesive better.

I'm not sure .   I've never used the adhesive, but looking at my welds, the glue might be better.
From what I've read online, they both have a place in the autobody world.
Hopefully one of our autobody guys will chime in.

[VileZambonie]

Panel bond adhesive has many advantages over welding, corrosion protection, not overheating the metal, warpage etc. So if you do it correctly it can be a lot less work with better results. Run the edge through the bead roller, test fit it, screw it in place, remove it, glue it, screw it.

[philo_beddoe]

I couldnt find that 3m body shmutzie stuff. So i scuffed real good and went with chassy saver. It applied real well and goes a long way. 8 oz. can. $17.

[philo_beddoe]

Just the corrosion prone areas.

[VileZambonie]

You should do the whole panel unless you intend to top coat it.

[philo_beddoe]

Since i have plenty left over, i guess i will. It was easy to get a good scuff on it with 80 grit. But man i'll tell ya, that chassy saver is tuff stuff!  Now that its fully dry, i cant even scratch it off with a screwdriver, and i just did one thin coat! It even adhered really well to the unscuffed spots.

[philo_beddoe]

Glass is in! What a professional job, the guy did everything right and knows classic vehicles. Thanks to VZ and his auto glass connection the job was done right!

And no more ugly spot wher the antenna buttons on.

Oh, and we adjusted the hood after, that gap  you see is much better.

[VileZambonie]

Nice! Glad to hear that. Yeah I've been using those guys for years. What color is that? It's hard to tell

[LTZ C20]

very nice.

[GMCMedic]

This makes me want all new glass

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[philo_beddoe]

Nice! Glad to hear that. Yeah I've been using those guys for years. What color is that? It's hard to tell

The glass is a retro green tint with a dark shade band acros the top of the windshield. Rear glass is also a natural green tint.

He even replaced the rearview mirror correctly. And the radio comes in much better with a brand new button and cable.

If you mean the body paint, its the original factory color, seamist green.

Its all bed work now. I'm nervous as to how it will come out. We are using this bed liner, he showed me a truck that has it, real tuff stuff.

[philo_beddoe]

very nice.

Thanks LTZ, VZ said when i hit the lottery i can do the steering and front end system. Lol

I know you just went through all that, i'll probably hit you up with a few questions when i get there.