Body work started. Almost every panel had minor imperfections, scratches,
dents, etc. The removal of the gray stripe caused scrapes that had to
be fixed the entire length of the truck.
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The holes for the mirror brackets had rust around them, as did the area
around the door handle and the lock.
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The driver fender was originally the only panel without a dent. However,
black trucks parked at odd angles are hard to see at night when backing
up larger trucks. Dad's fault, so he fixed it.
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The passenger front fender had a large, shallow dent.
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Passenger rear fender had a large crease. Dad worked out some, but this
was the worst area on the truck and took lots of time to get right.
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Ok, the aluminium plate had to go. Under it we found stamped F O R D
in the metal of the tailgate. She decided to weld up the holes, body
work the tailgate and use it.
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Dad used the "Clickos" shown here to hold plates in behind
the holes in the tailgate to weld them closed.
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Taped off and ready for a coat of primer sealer.
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The roof, like most vehicles, had many low spots. Long board sanding
is the trick here, to make sure the large, flat panel is evenly smooth
and not wavy due to short boards.
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Several thin layers of putty and primer were used to find the high and
low spots.
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One tailgate ready for paint.
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No, we didn't forget the bed or the back of the cab. Both needed minor
work.
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A primer sealer is the next step, then paint.
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