Hammer K5 resto-cation

[hammermachine]

I decided to post the progress or any lack of, of my K5 restoration project I have planned over my vacation. This is my first attempt to restore anything, much less a 22 year old truck. So please bear with me if the novice in me comes thru. And please any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Phase one: Demo the F*@ked up carpet and padding. This phase is taking longer because so far I've been only able to work on the truck for about an hour after work. What surprised me is just how much of the cab floor is still intact. Sofar the rusted out parts are at the places I already knew about. I should have more info and photos on Tuesday, that will be a heavily dedicated day to this project.


List of supplies

one qt of rust bullet
one qt of rustoleum
One gal of Durabak u/v Black
4 inch roller/ and replacements
assorted tools
dremel tool
panel adhesive fus 112
sheet metal
sheet metal snips
tons of sand paper various grits

 

[hammermachine]

Rebuild thread

I found my first surprise, hidden underneath the carpet. Does anyone know why some pervious owner would cut these holes in the transmission well?

 

[rcamacho]

Maybe they were looking for a dumb a$$ easy way to get at the bellhousing bolts or transmission. ug.

 

[hammermachine]

Unexpected!

Well I've, removed the carpets and seats. Unfortunatly I came across what looks like structure problems. The sheet metal behind the bench seat is rotted away and the frame mounds are poking thru. That and the tailgate rot is really bad. Any thoughts of advise, please feel free to pass it along.


Also posted in body shop