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:

Originally Posted by Jonboy (Post 4123775)

Realistically, I would guess 20-25 hours per side. Our door rate is $44 per hour, so that's $880-1100.

That being said, everyone here would be crying their eyes out to actually have to do it.

Originally Posted by 198plus (Post 4129665)

Hell there's not much more you can find.........There's nothing left of the cab :lol: