Everything back together, brakes tested, and wheels on...



On to the body. Couldn't resurrect the inner fenders, cause the "bump" for the radiator support was cut out, but I found a decent set on ebay for a great price!

Separated the lower fender and found (after all the bondo was gone, that except for a cracked seam and a little "rough" area it was in pretty good shape.



The fender needs some TLC, as I spent my $ on a metal shearer (hand held) instead. The fender well was cracked and welded back up. I marked off what I needed to cut out and put the shearer to it's test. Worked great, maybe no more sliced fingers!



Cut a new piece and used my limited welding skills.




A little more hammerin', weldin' and grindin' and I'll have something to support a skim coat of the dreaded "bondooooo !!" Still have to cut and wrap it, just like a butcher. Or maybe that's what I am to the truck ?