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krazy_texan · 08-28-2003, 03:21 PM

i am taking classes for collision repair and body work and i am going to use my truck as my class project
since the first to semesters is going to be welding and dent repair i am going to replace the rockers and cab supports and fix some small rust on the bottom of the fenders and other small spots that need to be fixed, then next summer at home i am going to take the body off of the truck and have the frame blasted and repainted and then i am going to take the body and put it back on the frame up to the point where it is safe enough to drive onto a trailer to get it back to the school and to where i can drive it in and out of the shop, where i will paint the truck inside and out, and then during the 4th semester i am going to reassemble the truck, oh and while i have the truck off of the frame i am going to put a blazer tank and dual saddle tanks on the truck and pull the one out of the cab.

rambler · 08-28-2003, 03:31 PM

Sounds like a great plan, Is this through a high school class or a seperate training? I never got the chance to take advantage of the HS votec class (dropped out, and would never suggest that to anyone) also take lots of pictures throughout your progress, it will make it more worthwhile if you decide to sell, and a great brag book! Good Luck! we all would like to see progress pics as well..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-28-2003, 06:44 PM

Man sure wish that was around when I was in school!!!

smokekiki · 08-29-2003, 08:19 AM

Our local vo-tech has a night class for autobody.It's $300.You go 2 nights a week for 8 weeks.You use you own truck.Krazy,are you planning on doing this for Your future?A good body worker is getting hard to find.

08-28-2003, 03:21 PM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i get to start a frame off i am taking classes for collision repair and body work and i am going to use my truck as my class project since the first to semesters is going to be welding and dent repair i am going to replace the rockers and cab supports and fix some small rust on the bottom of the fenders and other small spots that need to be fixed, then next summer at home i am going to take the body off of the truck and have the frame blasted and repainted and then i am going to take the body and put it back on the frame up to the point where it is safe enough to drive onto a trailer to get it back to the school and to where i can drive it in and out of the shop, where i will paint the truck inside and out, and then during the 4th semester i am going to reassemble the truck, oh and while i have the truck off of the frame i am going to put a blazer tank and dual saddle tanks on the truck and pull the one out of the cab. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

08-28-2003, 03:31 PM	#2
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Sounds like a great plan, Is this through a high school class or a seperate training? I never got the chance to take advantage of the HS votec class (dropped out, and would never suggest that to anyone) also take lots of pictures throughout your progress, it will make it more worthwhile if you decide to sell, and a great brag book! Good Luck! we all would like to see progress pics as well.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

08-28-2003, 06:44 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Man sure wish that was around when I was in school!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-29-2003, 08:19 AM	#4
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Our local vo-tech has a night class for autobody.It's $300.You go 2 nights a week for 8 weeks.You use you own truck.Krazy,are you planning on doing this for Your future?A good body worker is getting hard to find. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

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