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- Right rear fender full of rust and several layers of paint.
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- Original truck before I purchased.
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- Close-up of the rust on the passenger side door…note the misaligned panels now and how they look seamless after some attention.
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- Here’s a snapshot of the original interior.
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- Side view of the truck on the first day inside the body shop.
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- Another close-up side view of the truck after pulling it inside the shop.
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- Original picture of the Chevy small block 350 before receiving a bath and some new shoes.
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- Here’s a underneath shot of the truck bed…you can see the integrity of the frame, electrical work, etc. was not in the best shape.
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- Here’s a close up on the right rear truck cab and what happens when a rusted panel meets a hard object in the road. The whole was large enough to reach your hand through it!
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- Here’s the original interior and seats.
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- Close-up of the interior cab ceiiling
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- This is a good look at the under body just behind the left front tire.
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- The engine bay needed a complete makeover.
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- Another shot at the front section of the frame and engine area.
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- Before picture of the rear frame, drive train and inner bed box without the wooden floors.
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- Half-way smiling, Blade (truck’s nickname) must know he was in for a major overhaul!