This 1967 Chevy truck is a shortbox stepside that has been restored from the ground up. This truck started out as a rusty old cab and frame. The cab was seperated from the frame and then the frame was completly stripped down before sending them both out for sandblasting. After sandblasting the frame was powdercoated black and the cab was sprayed with an acid etch wash primer to protect any future rust from recurring and protect the metal. A high build primer surfacer was then applied over that to provide a base for the bodywork to begin. Sandblasting the cab cleaned it up enough to do a thorough inspection of the rust damage. The drivers side floor pan, inner and outer rockers on both sides, rear cab corners and a kick panel would have to be replaced. An order for replacement sheet metal was placed and in the mean time work began on the frame. One of the goals of this project was to modernize it and make it as resistant to rust, corrosion, and damage as possible. To make the undercarriage more durable the front crossmember, a-arms, and rear axle were cleaned and coated with gloss black POR15 rust preventive coating. The steering components, springs, and rear drums were coated with POR15 metallic silver. A new set of disc brakes were installed on the front and the rear brakes were overhauled with new parts. A new set of lowering springs and drop spindles were put on to lower the truck six inches from stock. All new bushings and seals were installed and everything was thoroughly greased and lubricated. With a rolling chassis put together it was time to focus on the bodywork for the cab. The rusted inner and outer rockers, floor pan, cab corners, and body mounts were cutoff and replaced with new ones. Poor water drainage was the cause of the original rust problems so in the process of replacing the rusty sheet metal parts a new system of drain holes was put in place to prevent such problems from reoccuring. Seam sealer was also applied to all seams and joints. For safety reasons the fuel tank was removed from behind the rear seat and a replacement one was installed on the rear of the frame. To add a custom look the original fuel filler location was shaved off and replaced by a frenched in power antenna. To help protect the underside of the cab and parts of the frame from road damage they were prepped out and a black truck bed liner was applied. After this was completed the dents and other damage on the cab were repaired and it was reprimed to await paint. A new stepside bed was ordered and assembled to mock up on the frame with the cab. After making sure that everything would line up properly the bed was setup and sprayed with a high build primer to fill any imperfections. It was then block sanded, sealed, and painted. A new wood bed kit was stained and installed in the bed along with new hardware. With this completed it was time to get the rest of the truck mocked up. New doors and front fenders were put on and adjusted for a proper fit. Once everything was test fit it was taken back apart and the cab was masked up and painted inside and out. The paint for this truck is a tri-stage PPG coating that consists of a black basecoat followed by three coats of violet pearl and two coats of clearcoat. The doors, front fenders, cowel panel, side steps, and hood all received a sealer coat of epoxy to provide a good base for the paint and prevent rust and corrosion before being painted as well. To help protect them the inside of the rear fenders and front fender wells first received a coating of bedliner before being painted and installed. The next step in the process was to get the engine installed in the frame so the rest of the assembly process could begin. The engine for this truck is a rebuilt 350 with an rv cam. It was cleaned up and treated to a coat of epoxy primer before being painted with semi gloss black single stage paint. With the cab on the frame and engine in place new brake and fuel lines were bent and installed. A new windshield wiper motor was installed and the heater box was sanded down and refinished in flat black before being put on. A new brake master cylinder was hooked up and plumbed in. A factory steering column was completely torn apart and rebuilt to proper working order then repainted semi-gloss black. Next the doors, front fender, radiator support, hood, and bed were put back on and lined up so the installation of the new painless wiring harness could begin. New power window and door lock actuators were put in the doors and hooked up to a keyless entry system with alarm. Sound deadening material and padding was glued down to the floor of the cab and a new molded carpet was put in on top of that. A new guage cluster with factory tach was put in and wired up. The exterior of the truck was then wet sanded smooth and buffed to a show car shine.