hi, thanks for looking at this thread.
Several years ago i started a restoration project on my 77 4x4. I am at the point no where i need a desent body shop that has experience doing these trucks. I found one guy but he seems not to have any interest. I have money saved up for the job but im alm ost wondering if it would be worth it just go but anouth truck that already done. What do you guys think?

 

it is personal preference, how much you want to spend on either option, what are your plans to do with it? let it sit in the garage, show it, drive it? I know what you mean trying to find someone willing to work on it for you, i am in the same boat, i have my truck stripped thinking i had a body man then he screwed me, now i think i found another guy to do it. Do you want to add you own speacial touches on it? yes you can find nice trucks already fixed up that someone else is taking a loss on, but look it over real good to make sure it was done correctly, and no short cuts were taken.

 

well, its never going to be a show truck. im tempted to do it myself, but i dont have the room or talent. either way im going to be at a lose. ive put so much time and money into mine i will never get it back. should i just stick with mine and finish it?

 

I say keep it. Post where you live there are a couple of guys on here or in the bodyshop forum that would do you a great job.
John

 

i am from western mass. if there is anyone out there that can do a "good" job on my truck, please let me know.

 

wel, the truck is going to the body shop tomorrow. its going to be satin black.

 

I would have helped you out, but from southwest Missouri to Mass is a little far to go to work on a truck. Good luck with it.

 

thanks earthquake. i route to the body shop i didnt realize that the passenger side fender wasnt bolted in and it flew off the trailer and someone ran it over. its too bad cuz it was a stock fender with little rust. now i am asking if anyone near me has a replacment for me.

 

Satin black will look real coool, theres one in my area done like that and he had some ghost flames incorporated into the job and its very unique.
Hell it gets more attention at the parking lots than a new truck
Go for it with the satin black and stick with it!!!