A friend stopped by today to help get the rear fenders off. I had prepared by cutting slots in all the carriage bolts for a large screwdriver. The drivers side had a bit of rust which will require a new fender flange for most the fender. Will need to patch the bed side as well. Passenger side looked good.

I pulled the gas tank earlier in the day. The strap bolts snapped off like dry twigs. Will likely drill out the screws and retap the capture nuts.

Started removing the firewall sound proofing. Nasty stuff tarred to the floor pan. This will be one of those jobs to work on when i have nothing else to do. 30 minutes of scraping is enough to lose motivation.

I managed to remove the tail lights and brackets as well.

Been a pretty busy day.
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Slots in carriage bolts for a screwdriver
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Gas tank is out. No treasure
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Gas tank looks good.
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Floor under tank seems intact.
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Drivers side rear fender bed attachment not so great
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Passenger side attachment point is clean
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Tail lights and brackets


1958 Chevy Apache - "Stella"
"Start to finish w/upgrades"

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