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**1971Stepside** · 08-26-2019, 09:59 AM

Got some time out in the garage this weekend. Had a little help sanding which was really cool. While the boys were inside playing video games the girls came out and worked on the truck.

Planning to put some primer on her this week and start re-test fitting all panels for final prep.

I also worked on the tailgate a little by installing these so called hidden latches. They need more work. I'm not sure I really like them, but I haven't seen better options for the stepside gates. Hopefully once it is all painted I will like it better.

08-26-2019, 09:59 AM	#190
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: 1971 Stepside LS Build Got some time out in the garage this weekend. Had a little help sanding which was really cool. While the boys were inside playing video games the girls came out and worked on the truck. Planning to put some primer on her this week and start re-test fitting all panels for final prep. I also worked on the tailgate a little by installing these so called hidden latches. They need more work. I'm not sure I really like them, but I haven't seen better options for the stepside gates. Hopefully once it is all painted I will like it better. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."