Playing with MS Project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*FormerMember* · 10-09-2005, 11:07 PM

So, I am at 99 steps so far into this project, this doesn't include most stuff...

How many have mapped their frame offs in MS Project?

it's somewhat scary, but makes it more manageable. Also gives me a shot at tinkering.

My wife will track it for me.

Just a bit of advice. Plot it out, in excel or project.

Heck, even a note book.

**pjmoreland** · 10-09-2005, 11:25 PM

The problem is that the more steps you complete, the more steps you add on the bottom of your list.

I agree having a list definitely helps you stay on track and stay focused.

**special-K** · 10-10-2005, 07:34 AM

What language are you speaking?Yo no comprende

**Palf70Step** · 10-10-2005, 07:39 AM

I do MS Project at work, never thought about bringing it home to the truck. Of course my time lines change so much, I'd spend more time on the MS Project, than I would on the real project.

**guyryan100** · 10-10-2005, 08:12 AM

I think if most of us knew up front how many steps and $'s it would take we'd never get started.

chickenwing · 10-10-2005, 11:47 AM

I thought you had bought a truck from Mississippi. No joke. Give us a screen shot of what you are talking about and how it is of advantage?

gator2511 · 10-10-2005, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickenwing

I thought you had bought a truck from Mississippi. No joke. Give us a screen shot of what you are talking about and how it is of advantage?

ME TOO!

*FormerMember* · 10-10-2005, 02:48 PM

MS= MicroSoft

Project is a planning software that allows you to map out a plan and keep with it, down to seconds, if you wish.

Sadly, with four kids and one on the way, I have to plot out my "garage alone time" to be able to get stuff down. I can also plan when I have to buy stuff and not have it sitting around unused. I can also track stuff, by marking completion on a certain task, including pictures so I know where I left off and how I need to put it back together.

cdowns · 10-10-2005, 03:30 PM

the more time you dedicate to running computer games the less time you spend in the shop doing actual work IMO and less gets done

*FormerMember* · 10-10-2005, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

the more time you dedicate to running computer games the less time you spend in the shop doing actual work IMO and less gets done

Heh, there are times when I can't be in the shop, but I am on the computer...

Ya'know, work? It pays the bills?

Heck, my boss thinks it's a very nice fat project when he looked at it, thinking it was something I was actually paid to do.

cdowns · 10-10-2005, 04:35 PM

would like to see pictures of things on the vehicle that the cumputer actually did

i used to daydream at work too

*FormerMember* · 10-10-2005, 06:19 PM

Hehe, ok. I can do that in a bit.

For instance, I ordered my sway bar brackets for a dropped frame from ECE today.

Project told me to, so I could install them in the 45 mins of free time I have on Saturday, now that I drilled out the rivets in the frame on Sunday.

stllookn · 10-10-2005, 06:30 PM

I use Excel for my all project costs and parts sales. This way the wife can see that I have not spent that much and I have a complete record on each truck. pj is right...the more you use it the more steps get added. It serves as a good record, however and future reference for when you are looking at the next "free" rusty hulk that you think you can get on the road by Monday...LOL!

*FormerMember* · 10-10-2005, 06:32 PM

Well, I have to fudge pricing on my project a bit...

71RestoRod · 10-10-2005, 07:59 PM

I would think that planning at the MS Project level of detail (at least w/ the time element) would be incredibly depressing.

It was hard for me to find resto time too (seven year project!). Spreading the expenses out over such a long time made it manageable though. For budgeting and purchasing I basically worked in timeframes of “this week/month”, “this year” and “when I get close to the end”.

I used an Excel spreadsheet too… constantly adding parts, tools and services that I discovered I would need as time went by. I set it up so that I could enter a priority (1,2 or 3) for every item and marked them ‘99’ when the task / purchase was completed. With a couple of simple formulas I could see totals for “this week/month”, “this year” and “how much is it going to cost to finish!” The spreadsheet was also handy for storing hyperlinks to the vendor’s web sites so I could click and compare prices, or just dream about the parts down the road.

All the entries are marked ’99 now. It’s kind of scary to see it all added up but it sure was handy when it came time to insure the truck.

weasel29gm · 10-10-2005, 08:27 PM

Don't use a MS but I list every part new or used. By date,where its from and price. I started on a legal pad in 2000. It's within $50-$100 of actual cost. The months I don't spend I mark it '' NO $$$ SPENT ''. When I go on a road trip to buy I keep track of expenses. Add up at the end of month and each year. Like to know where the money goes.

10-09-2005, 11:07 PM	#1
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Playing with MS Project So, I am at 99 steps so far into this project, this doesn't include most stuff... How many have mapped their frame offs in MS Project? it's somewhat scary, but makes it more manageable. Also gives me a shot at tinkering. My wife will track it for me. Just a bit of advice. Plot it out, in excel or project. Heck, even a note book.

10-10-2005, 07:34 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	What language are you speaking?Yo no comprende __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-10-2005 at 07:34 AM.

10-10-2005, 07:39 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	I do MS Project at work, never thought about bringing it home to the truck. Of course my time lines change so much, I'd spend more time on the MS Project, than I would on the real project. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-10-2005, 03:30 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	the more time you dedicate to running computer games the less time you spend in the shop doing actual work IMO and less gets done __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-10-2005, 04:35 PM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	would like to see pictures of things on the vehicle that the cumputer actually did i used to daydream at work too __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-09-2005, 11:25 PM	#2
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,982	The problem is that the more steps you complete, the more steps you add on the bottom of your list. I agree having a list definitely helps you stay on track and stay focused.

10-10-2005, 08:12 AM	#5
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 483	I think if most of us knew up front how many steps and $'s it would take we'd never get started.

10-10-2005, 11:47 AM	#6
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I thought you had bought a truck from Mississippi. No joke. Give us a screen shot of what you are talking about and how it is of advantage?

10-10-2005, 02:48 PM	#8
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	MS= MicroSoft Project is a planning software that allows you to map out a plan and keep with it, down to seconds, if you wish. Sadly, with four kids and one on the way, I have to plot out my "garage alone time" to be able to get stuff down. I can also plan when I have to buy stuff and not have it sitting around unused. I can also track stuff, by marking completion on a certain task, including pictures so I know where I left off and how I need to put it back together.

10-10-2005, 06:19 PM	#12
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Hehe, ok. I can do that in a bit. For instance, I ordered my sway bar brackets for a dropped frame from ECE today. Project told me to, so I could install them in the 45 mins of free time I have on Saturday, now that I drilled out the rivets in the frame on Sunday.

10-10-2005, 06:30 PM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I use Excel for my all project costs and parts sales. This way the wife can see that I have not spent that much and I have a complete record on each truck. pj is right...the more you use it the more steps get added. It serves as a good record, however and future reference for when you are looking at the next "free" rusty hulk that you think you can get on the road by Monday...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-10-2005, 06:32 PM	#14
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Well, I have to fudge pricing on my project a bit...

10-10-2005, 07:59 PM	#15
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	I would think that planning at the MS Project level of detail (at least w/ the time element) would be incredibly depressing. It was hard for me to find resto time too (seven year project!). Spreading the expenses out over such a long time made it manageable though. For budgeting and purchasing I basically worked in timeframes of “this week/month”, “this year” and “when I get close to the end”. I used an Excel spreadsheet too… constantly adding parts, tools and services that I discovered I would need as time went by. I set it up so that I could enter a priority (1,2 or 3) for every item and marked them ‘99’ when the task / purchase was completed. With a couple of simple formulas I could see totals for “this week/month”, “this year” and “how much is it going to cost to finish!” The spreadsheet was also handy for storing hyperlinks to the vendor’s web sites so I could click and compare prices, or just dream about the parts down the road. All the entries are marked ’99 now. It’s kind of scary to see it all added up but it sure was handy when it came time to insure the truck. __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

10-10-2005, 08:27 PM	#16
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Don't use a MS but I list every part new or used. By date,where its from and price. I started on a legal pad in 2000. It's within $50-$100 of actual cost. The months I don't spend I mark it '' NO $$$ SPENT ''. When I go on a road trip to buy I keep track of expenses. Add up at the end of month and each year. Like to know where the money goes. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.