[rockytop]

We considered whether to part this truck out (it has salvaged title) or put it back on the road...could’ve made money parting it out. With only 8,600 miles and a ‘like new’ all over; Debbie has decided to drive it.
After spending a couple days in the frame shop, they had to pull the frame a little, align the front end, they said everything is good. I welded in a new structural inner fender. Here is the progress on it...ready to paint when the weather gets better.
I had to use my spare right front fender... so I’m in search of another right front fender.

 

[grizzleybear]

Nice save!

 

[Firetruck]

Wish I had your abilities! Good job!

 

[Mr Met]

Very impressive! Thank you for the update.

 

[artlemire]

WOW, I am impressed! That R still has a lot of life in it. Keep up the good work!

 

[Warrior=='06]

Hmmm....

@rockytop...you have skills and it is already showing!! Your "black truck" is coming back to life! Nice work and continue to update us. (with pics!)

 

[Krazy Ed]

You & yours are quite a team, I'm really impressed with your work! 👍 👍 Thank you for keeping another one on the road. 🥂

 

[Stlhotrod]

Did you go with a new inner structure or a used one? Wondering how difficult that job was?

 

[James Dean]

You are very talented I'm impressed with everything you do.

 

[SWT RYD]

Why paint it. Would be able to find it quickly in a group. 😁😁😁😁😁

 

[DOOPHUS]

IMPRESSIVE, RockyTop . . . Beautiful Job so far

Don't forget to keep us posted.

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[rockytop]

Did you go with a new inner structure or a used one? Wondering how difficult that job was?

I bought a parts truck and Drilled the spot welds out, then welded it back in the black truck. It’s a job but not real bad. I have changed body parts before (I use to restore the 60’s mustangs).

 

[tennesseecozydog]

Lookin' good rocky !!!

 

[WyoSilver]

You deserve a medal from the Fanatics for rescuing that SSR! GREAT WORK!

 

[richsadams]

Terrific and thanks for the update.

SO glad you're keeping another R on the road. Wife oughta love it! 👌

 

[HUAW]

So glad you decided to save the truck! With that low milage it would have been a shame to part it out! Like the others, I admire your skill set! Look forward to seeing at a Rally. Maybe at Maggie Valley? 😉

 

[Kneddor]

Great skills, great work. Great save!

 

[Railroad Guy]

Great work. 👍🤠🇺🇸

 

[soren703]

Nice job Fred.

 

[Stlhotrod]

I bought a parts truck and Drilled the spot welds out, then welded it back in the black truck. It’s a job but not real bad. I have changed body parts before (I use to restore the 60’s mustangs).

I was wondering because I have a front inner structure and wasn't sure if it was worth keeping around or not. Now I know it is worth it.
Great job on it and thank you for the updates. This is good to show they can be repaired rather then becoming parts trucks.