Hey Everybody, quick update. Been working on the bed metal. Both the front panel and rear part were beyond saving and are being replaced. Pics of before and after attached. The front panel has the crossmember attached. There are a bunch of repairs to the bedsides that will have to be done before I can add wood and secure the bed to the frame. Speaking of the wood, I did a test fit of the wood and found it to be a little too long! I tried multiple pieces and all were long by the same amount. Once the repairs are finished, I'll fit them all and trim as necessary. It's not difficult, but it is annoying, as the trimmed areas will need to be finished again. So will the areas that get holes drilled through them. After all that, I'll be forced to address my engine issues....
