Miller Performance Auto Repair

1967 Chevrolet Pickup

Yet another vehicle that was supposed to be "rust free and never wrecked". Although it wasn't in too bad of shape, it did have many small issues that needed to be addressed. The rocker panels has rust perforation that had been filled over along with the lower right front fender and the rear lower cab corners. New panels were installed and a new fender ordered. The fender that was on the truck was actually for a later model truck and had the marker lamp hole filled in. The hood and drivers door were full of holes that were put there to pull dents out in the past. All of these holes were welded shut to prevent moisture from working its way into the body filler (which was not done in the previous repairs!)

The bodywork has got to be perfect on this truck. It will be painted black with pearl mixed in. The firewall has been modified to accept an air conditioning kit from Classic Auto Air. All remaining unused holes were filled and smoothed. The truck has a new 454 crate motor installed in the chassis and will make for one sweet running truck when completed.

Stay tuned for this one!

Heater case removed.

Plate for A/C mocked up.

Plate welded in and fresh air hole blocked off.

Paint coming off the bed.

More sanding.....

and more....

Almost done!

Depression on hood.

Dents on front of hood.

Right rear cab lower corner.

Left rear cab lower corner

Rust thru spots in floor.

Cab ready to be stripped. Fuel filler capped off.

Frame ready to be power washed.

Rear view of frame prior to cleaning.

No more dirt!

Even more no more dirt!

Previous body work hidden under the paint.

Another spot of a previous repair. Someone liked drilling holes to pull dents!

Sink hole in hood.

Another angle of the hood.

Rust hole covered by Bondo. This will have a patch welded in place.

Lots to fix in the rocker panels ...

... more here.

Even the roof had been repaired.

Painted and nearing completion, this is the wiring going into place.

First time out into the sunlight, interior finished. Yes, it was raining!!!

The completed truck ready to be picked up. The owner opted for a factory rear bumper and Rally wheels..... looks just right.

Nice shot of the side showing the flawless pain and body work completed by CIC Auto Body.

New grille mouldings and bumper really tied this project together. The owner picked it up and headed off into the sunset with his bride to be. The got married the following weekend and drove the truck on their honeymoon!