Repainted after accident.

[78 Chevyrado]

I had a pretty nice all original truck until I got basically t-boned by a lexus going 45MPH. Here's the result after repairs and repaint. It's painted code 16u "graystone metallic" off of an '08 silverado. Figured I'd put up some pics since I got a lot of stuff from Classic parts and I like showin it off.

Here's the wreck damage:

Here it is all done:

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And a Closeup:

I'm making some risers for my seats so thats why the pass. side seat is missing.

 

[jaybyrd66]

that is one slick truck you got there, hard luck on the wreck but atleast it was repairable and you were ok, but it looks like you got it all under control now

 

[GMC Guy]

absolutly beautiful nice job

 

[Blue Bowtie]

Hey, 78 chevyrado, your on FSC. Truck looks good as always.

 

[David Hall]

Nice looking truck. When reinstalling your drip rails what did you use for gaskets?

 

[Esev]

Sweeeeeeeeeet, glad to see you changed out those Ford mirrors too !

 

[78 Chevyrado]

Thanks Guys!

David Hall:
This time I bought new drip rail retainers and they already had foam single sided tape on them, cut to fit and ready to install. When I reuse the ole ones, I just put a small black RTV bead in the middle of it and OVER the bolt holes and it's never given me problems.

Esev:
Those old mirrors were one of the things that drove me crazy. I didn't like the look of em, and while the heads matched, the RH side had a ford lookin bracket, and the LH side had a big tripod. I hated that. It's gone now though!

 

[78 Chevyrado]

I've updated things a bit since I was here last time.

I got some 18x8.5 Raceline Renegade 8 Wheels and some 275/70R18 BFG Tires. They're basically 33x11.50's

Last week I bought these Hella 550 Driving Lights

 

[vwnate1]

Kenny !

That truck is SWEET ! good job there .

 

[mike 304]

Clean looking truck!
Nice job

 

[vman]

That truck is almost too purdy to drive.How much of a pain to put in the blazer/suburban seats?

 

[BennyLava]

Dang this thread is old. For this thread to still be at the top, this forum must not see too much activity.

Hey 78 chevyrado, where did you get your truck painted? I never found a competent body shop in my life.