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Nov 21, 2016 | 10:07 AM

#16

72CC428

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From: Rockville, Ct.

If the cab mounts are solid and that cab and bed are as good as they look that truck should be a frame off. Just my opinion and I know that some don't have the money, time or inclination but whenever I see a bump that appears to be original and is solid I want to see them restored. Same with the " slicks ".

How are the floor pans, radiator support, and bushings?

My rotted radiator support ultimately turned my " paint job " into a resto / upgrade for much of the truck. LOL whenever I think about it as I look at all the parts occupying my basement.

Also, be fore-warned, The guys on this site will show you really cool things to: do/change/incorporate/upgrade. If you don't want to end up like me stay way!!!! LMAO. Greater bunch of guys you won't find anywhere else except maybe the military. And that is no Bull!!!!

Nov 21, 2016 | 11:33 AM

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bajafishnut

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From: La Ribera, Baja, Mexico

I agree '72, and excellent way of 'couching' what we are all about. I too, have had my truck quite awhile, and although I did most of my own maintenance, slowly things took on the appearance of neglect. A simple "I will repaint it", also turned into a complete 4 year, cab off, frame up restoration. Little did I know just how much was involved, but slowly I learned, with the terrific help of the 'Bump Kingdom', I now know more about my truck, than mere ownership did for 40 years. I have so much more to learn its not funny. Who knew that something as simple as an old truck, would require a whole new area in my brain to be accessed and brought on line?
Good luck amigo, and ask away, we are here to help..

Baja