Slick 60's

For those of you who know, and those who are about to find out, there are a thousand things we do, when we take on the task of re-doing our beloved trucks. Some just drive them as I do with some of mine, but there is forever tinkering to keep ones attention.
The "Turk" however has been a labor of love, hobby, and pastime since I acquired it. It has both kept me sane and driven me quite mad.
I know my limits and body work is beyond me with sheet metal as nice and rust free as the "Turk".
I delivered it fairly well stripped, but running, to the body man at the beginning of July.
I then went about the first little while of my retirement, traveling and escorting the LOML through a 6 state mini tour of the northwest, and cruise to Alaska, spending time with dear friends along the way.
Today I got the call from my body man that he was about ready to separate the uni from the chassis for sand blasting, repair and paint.... So I just finished removing the last bits that made it drivable, now he can get on with it.

Can I get an AMEN..... YEAH.

Now on with our regularly scheduled forum

unibody madness wrote:and cruise to Alaska

a very cool trip im sure

if i was working on something rust free and in very good condition i would not be doing my own bodywork and painting either.
hope it turns out as planned and does not break your wallet

Thanks Brian,
I have been putting away the ducats for some time and hope to have it covered, if not I guess I will just have to find a way. I only know it will be worth more If I do not try the body work as a first time novice, not to mention quicker back on the road.

Just as soon as I have something to show, larger dents have been worked on, bed has been pounded on and looks much better. Tomorrow its off for blasting and primer.

Great when the progress starts SPEEDING UP !

John,
What color you painting it? Back to turquoise and white or something new?
Rich

Back to original color Richard, I even showed them a picture of your uni.
Are you all moved in yet?

John,
Not moved yet. started building a house in Houston and it should be done by the end of January.
Only two more trips back to California before I make the final trip to move it all.
Rich