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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-07-2019, 11:09 PM

I'm trying my hand on a high-end restoration of a 71 C-10. First time doing any of it. Other than a few components I need a body to continue, so I called the body/paint dude. He and his brother are going to pile up on the rest, I hear his bro. is a very good body man, so good news. Maybe I'll finish next year.

At any rate, we were talking about a dry run. He's under the opinion that because the body is in great shape we'll do a dry run before any body work. Then pull the cab again and everything else. I had the belief its best to do the dry run after body work, figure adjustments, shims and that, then hit the body again as needed. But I see his point, what do you think?

Other than that I don't believe we need a bed to do the dry run. He's spraying the base coat on that this week-end. I think he plans for the deluxe white and clear after we've determined placement of the trim. It didn't have side and rear moldings, but will.

Thanks for any input

06-07-2019, 11:09 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Body dry runs I'm trying my hand on a high-end restoration of a 71 C-10. First time doing any of it. Other than a few components I need a body to continue, so I called the body/paint dude. He and his brother are going to pile up on the rest, I hear his bro. is a very good body man, so good news. Maybe I'll finish next year. At any rate, we were talking about a dry run. He's under the opinion that because the body is in great shape we'll do a dry run before any body work. Then pull the cab again and everything else. I had the belief its best to do the dry run after body work, figure adjustments, shims and that, then hit the body again as needed. But I see his point, what do you think? Other than that I don't believe we need a bed to do the dry run. He's spraying the base coat on that this week-end. I think he plans for the deluxe white and clear after we've determined placement of the trim. It didn't have side and rear moldings, but will. Thanks for any input __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025