Re: 1978 Chief WT - Code Name Gerald
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:56 am
Work continues but nothing to write about. I've disassembled the front and rear vent windows, door handles and other bits that will get refurbished. I've cleaned the glass of the 70's era window tint and have them ready. I bought some 89' Waggy power mirrors but the bases are shorter than the stock mirrors. I had to run to the shop this morning and get them to weld up the back mounting holes before any work continued. I'm fabricating backing plates to support the extra weight of the power mirrors. The power mirrors are quite a bit heavier than the small stock ones.
@Stuka - yep...that's will be the body color. It looks like a darker baby blue. I like the stock baby blue but it was too bright so with a lot of looking around found a color closer to what I had in mind and went one step further and added a little gray to it.
I'm going to start mocking up wiring for the tailgate and power locks. I've refurbished the tailgate motor and have an older remote power lock kit to play with.
I've also found a good drivers side vent window with a good latch that's on the way. Once I get that, I'll send the parts off for powder coating.
@Stuka - yep...that's will be the body color. It looks like a darker baby blue. I like the stock baby blue but it was too bright so with a lot of looking around found a color closer to what I had in mind and went one step further and added a little gray to it.
I'm going to start mocking up wiring for the tailgate and power locks. I've refurbished the tailgate motor and have an older remote power lock kit to play with.
I've also found a good drivers side vent window with a good latch that's on the way. Once I get that, I'll send the parts off for powder coating.