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[1981lt1]

I spent the past several days getting the driver floor/rocker done and getting the door aligned.  It turned out pretty good but there are some gap issues I'll have to address when I start the body work.

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[1981lt1]

I also found this nasty little surprise under a huge glob of body sealant in near the rear bed section.  I'll have to borrow a buddies shrinker/stretcher to get this piece made since i'm not buying a whole floor section just for this.

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[Mike81K10]

You are getting a lot done and getting much experience with all the work you are doing. You saved the life of that square. Not many would have taken the challenge to restore it. Good work!

[1981lt1]

You are getting a lot done and getting much experience with all the work you are doing. You saved the life of that square. Not many would have taken the challenge to retire it. Good work!

Thanks for the kind words.  It's definitely got more issues than I originally saw but I enjoy it, and thankfully I can get most of the parts.

[VileZambonie]

Nice job man. Good progress

[1981lt1]

Slow progress for this week and next week.  The replacement panel for the bed arrived while I was out of town, and of course, it's terrible quality control.  I ordered this piece from a very reputable company that begins with A, M in the middle, and D at the end.  Unfortunately, these company's must use the same junky Chinese reseller because it don't fit for crap.

[1981lt1]

Since the bed patch didn't match, I moved on to the quarter panel repair.  As you can see, whoever thought this was proper technique should be shot.  I don't know what kind of lag bolts this idiot used for the dent puller but the holes are huge compared to the stud welder pins that should've been used.

[1981lt1]

After several rounds of dent pulling, I decided to cut out the mangled area and replace it with fresh metal.  It was just too far gone.  And, to make matters worse, whatever caused the damage, got into the shaped areas of the tail light area.  As you can see from the garbage quality replacement panel, I had to cut it out and reshape it on the bench. 

[JohnnyPopper]

I know its too late, but I would still ask myself WHY?

You are a brave soul brother! Soldier on!

[Shifty]

I think it's a clinic in awesome willpower!

[VileZambonie]

The aftermarket full quarters are nice if you get the quality ones. I tossed a bed floor I had in my scrap pile that had some rot and kick myself because the aftermarket floor pans are way off.

[Mike81K10]

The cancer therapy seems to be moving along well. I anticipate a full recovery when your truck completes the last treatment. You are doing well doctor!

Doing well!

[1981lt1]

There is a fine line between dedication and stupidity.  I'm not sure where I would fall with this project.  I'm sure y'all have an opinion though :-).

[Mike81K10]

You will have completed a great achievement when it is done and get much pride from your accomplishment.

[JohnnyPopper]

I get the second guessing, it happens with a lot of projects.

However, when she is shining and solid, those thoughts just seem to fade away, as people marvel at the great condition you have restored.

Keep your eye on the prize"