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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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| | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 | I am in the final stages of sanding my truck for paint and I wasn't sure if I should take the time to fill all the spot welds in the bed sides and tail gate (all reproduction)? If the factory didn't cover them I won't either. The spot welds really stand out on my new
Mar-K tailgate (very well built by the way).
Let me know what you all think.
Michael | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | yes they were frequently very visible, trucks were inexpensive consumer goods for workin men, not glitzy show machines  look over the truck carefully and you'll no doubt find other areas where the spot welds plainly show - if you haven't already bodyworked them away Bill | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 | Then I shall leave them as is. By the way Bill, I noted your signature about John Muir, just spent 5 days in the Yosemite backcountry on the John Muir trail via horseback. camped below 13,000 ft. Mt. Banner at 1,000 Island lakes. Beautiful. Check it out: Mt. Banner 13,000 ft. Sierra Nevada mountain range Thanks. Michael | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | lucky you!! I saw some of that about 40 years ago, wish I coulda joined ya but I don't think I could sit a horse long anymore  Bill | | |
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