Just ordered up the all the bed sills (which go between the wood and the frame)... Also waiting to hear on some six lug Chevy wheels that I learned about from a friend. Someone is apparently ready to let 'em all go for 50 bucks! Piece by piece, we're gonna get this thing done... Only 18 days until Spring!

Cleaning up the fenders today, before they go to the body shop for some structural repair. Very lucky to have friends in the business!


Looks like a little welding and grinding is in order...


This is the worst of it, but nothing my body guys can't handle! I've sprayed the underside of the fenders with a 50/50 solution of phosphoric acid and water. Great for rust removal! Just spray on and let it work its magic, then remove the dried residue with a wire brush...

I love it when new parts show up! Especially when the box is longer than the couch! There will be two more orders over the next several weeks, after which we'll have everything we need to put the bed back together and put it back on the truck. Then we'll need to get those brake drums and front bearings, and this thing will be that much closer to rolling... Only 40 days until Spring!

Out of the box: Tailgate hinges, angle strips, bed-frame mounting kit, bed bolt kit, fender bolt kit, clutch head socket set (for the fender bolts)...