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Hello all;

Another productive week, this time I focused on the rear splash apron. I did learn a lesson though, and that would be to stick with something through to the end. I have been following the advice of my "Guru" and have been jumping around from job to job. It has not been an issue yet, until now. Building the rear splash apron made me realize that the passenger side rear fender had not been installed correctly. This realization caused a few scary moments as it potentially meant that the running boards would be differing lengths and a host of other potential issues.
After measuring and comparing the side to side measurements, we sorted out that I got lucky and the running boards were within 1/16" of each other. The fender was approx 7/16" further to the rear on the passenger side as compared to the drivers side. I was able to fix the issue by cutting the fender section previously made and pulling the fender forward into position. This was good because the DS ( driver side ) was straighter vertically than the PS ( passenger side ). By pulling the fender forward it straightened the fender the same as the DS.
Building the rear splash apron was very similar to the front. Make a cardboard template, transfer it to the sheet metal and cut it out. The rear apron doesn't have the rolled edges like the front apron, but needed a step to drop it down from the bed to the bumper height. The end covers were made to strengthen the apron and add some support to the rear fender, they also hide the visible portion of the frame and bumper brackets as well.

I am still struggling with some motivational issues, thank-you for the kind words as it does help to keep my but in the shop and working. I am still hopeful that I can have the truck on the road for the spring, barring any unforeseen issues... ( insert project hex here )

On a side note, I got the Christmas lights up on Sunday. First time ever I did it in a T-shirt! I seem to prefer to do it in -20C weather when climbing up on the roof is a REAL challenge.

As usual I have attached pictures.

Until next time,
Steve

**EDIT**
I forgot to add in my hours, they totaled 23 for the week.