Well, with the bed now removed, and the truck turned around in the garage, it was time to address the left rear cab mount. The area was badly cracked, and the cracks extended well into the inner cab corner. I ended up placing an order for a left step well, inner and outer cab corners and the three parts that make up the left front lower door pillar and hinge. We also ordered a replacement gas tank and the related seals, gaskets hoses etc. I also added a left inner door bottom
While waiting for these to arrive. I ended up making a new patch for the floor over the cab mount area. I used 16 guage as I figured that I wouldn't mind having more strength. I will add a photo of the patch. It was welded in. And also the rear cab brace was properly attached to to the new patch and rear of the cab.
Also at this time, I rebuilt the right door. The door bottom had several areas of pin holes, and there were also pin holes in the outer skin. I had earlier placed orders for the smaller style inner door bottom, and an outer skin panel. I have found that the smaller door bottom repair panel is much closer to OE than the more complete panel. (More on that later.) The repairs to the right door went very well, and it is ready for primer. During this time, we also spent some time working on the right fender. All old paint was removed as well as hammer and dolly work. There was one fairly sharp dent that I used pull hooks on and welded the pull holes up. A skim coat of filler, and the fender is also ready for primer.
