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An unfortunate aspect of building a classic truck that's seen more than 50 years worth of abuse is the fact that Mother Nature, teamed up with the good 'ol common man, has probably taken quite a toll on the state of the sheetmetal. (http://customclassictrucks.com/techarticles/1001cct_lower_fender_panel_repair/index.html)An unfortunate aspect of building a classic truck that's seen more than 50 years worth of abuse is the fact that Mother Nature, teamed up with the good 'ol common man, has probably taken quite a toll on the state of the sheetmetal. Fenders littered with fist-sized dents, extra holes, skewered sides, and damaged edges. Bumpers bent, broken, or missing completely. The fact is, these old trucks weren't built to last 50 years. It is no surprise that many areas have succumbed to rust, and wear and tear. Areas where two panels meet can often function as a pocket to collect debris, dirt, and mud that eventually rusts these areas out. Wear and tear from standing on the running boards or loading and unloading items can cause the sheetmetal to rip and tear and the hardware to fail.
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An unfortunate aspect of building a classic truck that's seen more than 50 years worth of abuse is the fact that Mother Nature, teamed up with the good 'ol common man, has probably taken quite a toll on the state of the sheetmetal. (http://customclassictrucks.com/techarticles/1001cct_lower_fender_panel_repair/index.html)An unfortunate aspect of building a classic truck that's seen more than 50 years worth of abuse is the fact that Mother Nature, teamed up with the good 'ol common man, has probably taken quite a toll on the state of the sheetmetal. Fenders littered with fist-sized dents, extra holes, skewered sides, and damaged edges. Bumpers bent, broken, or missing completely. The fact is, these old trucks weren't built to last 50 years. It is no surprise that many areas have succumbed to rust, and wear and tear. Areas where two panels meet can often function as a pocket to collect debris, dirt, and mud that eventually rusts these areas out. Wear and tear from standing on the running boards or loading and unloading items can cause the sheetmetal to rip and tear and the hardware to fail.
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