Originally Posted by ruffrida2005 (Post 4110856)

good deal that you will get it done right finally.

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic (Post 4110667)

Ronnie brought his cab over tonight. I hope to start on it within the next couple of days

Originally Posted by 65Custom (Post 4113088)

It's in good hands now.

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic (Post 4113703)

Let's hope so. It's gotta be better than what has been done so far.

Here's your right rocker in pieces, Ronnie. It took an hour to get this one off. It was on there pretty good.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...b/DSC03077.jpg

Notice your home made dogleg in your A post.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...b/DSC03079.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...b/DSC03083.jpg

Notice the hole in the inner structure on the B post. It's in the middle of the pic. The old welds have not been clean up yet. I didn't want to waste the time if I'm gonna be replacing it.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...b/DSC03086.jpg

Inner rocker rot behind the B post.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...b/DSC03085.jpg

Ronnie what is covering this joint up Ronnie, Mud?? Both sides are like that. I haven't dug into it yet. I was already cleaned up and taking last shots of the day.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...b/DSC03088.jpg

I need to brace the cab before I cut any more metal out. Due to the fact I don't know what's been done and whats holding it all together. It also has to make the journey to the sand blaster.

Ronnie, you did say you hung some doors previously and they fit, correct?

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 4113802)

Hey Ronnie, I might have missed something, but why didn't you let Allan finish working on it? Why did you bring it to this other guy? His work looked like a hack did it. I hope it wasn't you... :haha: Sorry if it was.

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic (Post 4115278)

Looks nice Ronnie, my question still stands. Why have me do your truck when you now have a bodyshop?????????????? I'm confused. :uhmk::uhmk::lol:

Originally Posted by 198plus (Post 4115290)

Thanks Alan......Here's you answer, I know what kind of work you do. I'm not sure about the guys that are working for me. Again I know my truck is in great hands !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 4118140)

It's amazing how hard they work to patch things up, instead of doing it right the first time. It's actually easier to do it the right way.

Originally Posted by daverod (Post 4118298)

Good ,your not done yet. I went away for the weekend and I was worrieed that you would be done with everything by the time I got back.:lol: I have a set of rockers I need to put on my 64. This winters project.:ito: Or the winter after that.:smoke:

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 4118140)

It's amazing how hard they work to patch things up, instead of doing it right the first time. It's actually easier to do it the right way.

Originally Posted by daverod (Post 4118298)

Good ,your not done yet. I went away for the weekend and I was worrieed that you would be done with everything by the time I got back.:lol: I have a set of rockers I need to put on my 64. This winters project.:ito: Or the winter after that.:smoke:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72 (Post 4118558)

Wow Is all I can say those patch areas make me look like a damn good body man thats for sure...

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic (Post 4119947)

:agree:



Ronnie wishes I was that fast. LOL



That goes for me as well. ;)

I didn't have much time today. It figures I get some work at home then we get really busy at work. It's all good. Throw piano lessons in with a sick wife= no extra time today.

I did go out at ponder some. I had originally thought of letting the sand blaster discover what else is in the A post patch work, but decided to remove the rest of the boogered up patch work so the blaster can get to everything. I will also cut off a portion of the inner rocker at the cab supports so the blaster can access the inside of the cab supports some. Before doing so I will add a little more (not much) bracing for insurance.

I explained to Ronnie that the only way to eliminate all of the rust is to bust ALL of the panels apart clean and treat and weld them all back together. But with mig welding corrosion can form at the welds even when using weld thru primer. Or I guess a person could have it dipped.

I will also be taking some measurments for comparison when I go back with the replacement panels. The main measurment I'm concerned about is the drip rail down to the bottom of the inner rocker. His inners are original, so it should be a good referrence point. That has given me the most trouble in the past. Maybe it will save some time. I will take some pics of the measurements the next time I work on it.

For you body guys out there what would be an estimate of time to replace the inner rocker front to back with a portion of the floor. I'm having him order the full inner with about 2" of the floor (one piece), toe kick, dog leg, rear pillar section, outer rocker, and cab corner on one side? I gave him a number and he screamed like a girl :haha: J/K I never kept track of the time I had in mine. I based my number off of Shannon's cab. The estimated time is to get it ready to wipe. I'm not going to divuldge my quote just yet. I don't want it to be biased. I think I'm too low and will fill bad if I go over it. But, it is what it is.

I also gave him a price to replace the inner/outer portions of the bottom of the doors.

Originally Posted by 198plus (Post 4119982)

Dang I had a good day today, finally got the bleeding to stop....... Thanks for not posting any pictures on Monday.......:lol:

Originally Posted by daverod (Post 4122484)

I think Ronnie is ready for my pictures now.:lol::lol: Ronnie I don't get it, if you have your own shop why are you always giving your truck to other people? Guy here said he would put a LS 1 in my 64 for $800. I thought that was cheap. Maybe I should let Strodder do it.

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 4124846)

What does 198 stand for???

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 4125482)

That's Kewl. Strodder175 would be a good one for me. :lol:
SAVE THE WAVE. :hi2:

http://belair.smugmug.com/Other/Our-...99_Y4h7c-M.jpg

Originally Posted by 198plus (Post 4126221)

Nice car.......175 works. I really should be called 185 plus I backed out of it at 185, a lot of things start running through you mind at those speeds......Like a dog, deer, or even a possum. :eek: