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CONTENTS

Dedication

About the Author

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Chevy Truck Model History

Overview

How to Spot a Fake

What Kind of Truck Do You Want?

Inspection and Evaluation

Projects to Avoid

Customized Versus Stock

Rust Versus No Rust

Paperwork

Determining Skill Level

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Organization

Budgeting

Preparing Your Workspace

NOS and Reproduction Parts

Tools and Equipment

Welding and Metalwork

Consumables and Supplies

Making Your Own Tools

Chapter 3: The Body

Stripping the Finish

What Do You Do with a Bare Metal Truck?

Rust Inspection

Panel Replacement

Dashboard Solutions

Floorboard Fixes

Gapping the Panels

Fixing Factory Issues

Body Repair

Working a Panel from Start to Finish

Prepping for Paint

Chapter 4: Paint

DIY Versus Paying a Professional

Equipment

Paint Types

Selecting a Color

Primer

Paint Basics

Wet Sanding

Chapter 5: Engine

Authenticity and Reliability

Analysis of Work Required

Identification

Removal and Installation

Chapter 6: Transmission

DIY Versus Paying a Professional

Selection

Identification

Chapter 7: Drivetrain

Gear Ratios

Axle Identification

Rebuilding Differentials

Chapter 8: Brakes

Replace or Repair?

Brake Lines

Removal and Installation

Chapter 9: Suspension

DIY Versus Paying a Professional

Removal and Installation

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

Chapter 10: Electrical System

Wiring Harnesses

Chapter 11: Interior

DIY Versus Paying a Professional

Installing Carpet

Installing Sound-Deadening Material

Radio Delete Plate

Seat Upholstery

Chapter 12: Other Mechanicals

Long-Bed to Short-Bed Conversions

Buying New Versus Cutting Old Bedsides

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