some real nice before and after pics of a frame off resto - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

superchevy · 01-08-2004, 10:53 PM

This shop in San Antonio does some real nice work.
Here's the link to the resto pics:

http://www.jefflilly.com/71%20TRUCK/71truck/page.html

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-09-2004, 12:43 AM

That 71 is pretty sweet. Look;s like they do killer work..

toms68cst · 01-09-2004, 12:52 AM

That's an interesting restoration. It looks like they went to quite a bit of trouble to get the engine bay looking pretty bone stock and then they went to the trouble of eliminating the heater/AC box. Outside it's all pretty stock except the bed wood.

Looks like a pretty high $$$ restoration to me.

Spoof · 01-09-2004, 12:52 AM

Very interesting and illustrative of what can be done with these trucks given the determination, cash and time. Definitley inspiring. Thanks.

Oborny71 · 01-09-2004, 12:58 AM

WOW! very nice restoration!

**Canadian694x4** · 01-09-2004, 01:05 AM

That is definitely very cool to see people who do such wonderful work...(drool)

Tx Firefighter · 01-09-2004, 01:36 AM

If anybody here is old enough to remember the musclecar boom of the late 80s early 90s, Lilly was the premier restorer of stupid premium cars for all of the rich speculators. Cars like 1 of 1 Hemi Dodges and stuff. He has no competition. I can hardy believe he wasted is time on one of these trucks.

Hooter · 01-09-2004, 01:50 AM

I sure dont think that was a waste of time! if someone had money he had the time, sure is an interesting dual exhaust setup he went with though

superchevy · 01-09-2004, 03:07 AM

Scroll through their site a little more. I like the part where the cheapest resto they've done is $45K. I wonder what it cost to resto the '71 in the photos? SC

Blue Beard · 01-09-2004, 01:06 PM

Super restoration.............wonder how long it took from start to finish....

**CPNE** · 01-09-2004, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tx Firefighter
If anybody here is old enough to remember the musclecar boom of the late 80s early 90s, Lilly was the premier restorer of stupid premium cars for all of the rich speculators. Cars like 1 of 1 Hemi Dodges and stuff. He has no competition. I can hardy believe he wasted is time on one of these trucks.

Times are tough all over I guess.

Why so negative?

The truck sure does look "purdy" and we should be glad of the diversity of the people who appreciate these trucks. Young, old, rich, poor, Texans, non-Texans, and on and on and on...

Tx Firefighter · 01-09-2004, 01:34 PM

No CPNE, I looked all around the site and it said the cheapest project they ever did was 45k. It's pretty unusual for someone to spend that much money on one of these trucks. Hell, they did a Karmann Ghia too. Hard to swallow that kind of coin on a VW too.

When I was in high school, muscle cars came on real strong for all of the rich speculators. They bought up all of the rare and unusual cars and had wallet busting restorations done on them. Then, the market collapsed and they lost their tails on them. I remember seeing all of the Lilly restorations in the mags back then.

My point was he does multi hundred thousand dollar jobs all the time. Dollar wise, 71 longbed trucks aren't worth much compared to those cars.

Paul72 · 01-09-2004, 01:39 PM

I'm sure Reggie Jackson remembers the boom-to-bust car market very well. He was one of the more publicized celeb's that lost his shirt on the car collections.

**CPNE** · 01-09-2004, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tx Firefighter
No CPNE, I looked all around the site and it said the cheapest project they ever did was 45k. It's pretty unusual for someone to spend that much money on one of these trucks. Hell, they did a Karmann Ghia too. Hard to swallow that kind of coin on a VW too.

When I was in high school, muscle cars came on real strong for all of the rich speculators. They bought up all of the rare and unusual cars and had wallet busting restorations done on them. Then, the market collapsed and they lost their tails on them. I remember seeing all of the Lilly restorations in the mags back then.

My point was he does multi hundred thousand dollar jobs all the time. Dollar wise, 71 longbed trucks aren't worth much compared to those cars.

I misunderstood the "spirit" of you post. I agree with you, but I think when you start spending "stupid" amounts of money on ANY vehicle, it's not a dollars and cents descision, it's an emotional one and it boils down to what you like. So the diverse vehicles being restored doesn't suprise me in the least. A client is a client from a business standpoint.

FYI, when I was in high school, the big 3 were building these muscle cars, and they went for under 5K

J.Lance · 01-09-2004, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hooter
I sure dont think that was a waste of time! if someone had money he had the time, sure is an interesting dual exhaust setup he went with though

I love that exhaust! Just now decided what I'll be using on my resto. I'm just kinda bored with the same ol duals out the back. My '68 has single 3" that exits out behind the drivers rear tire. My '71 GMC will be getting this treatment with the dual exhaust into a single dual in and out muffler, both pipes exiting the same side. I'm excited!

rambler · 01-09-2004, 02:53 PM

very sharp looking truck,, but looking at the before,, it wasnt too bad in the first place.... and on $$ to restore,, look at project copperhead.. I'm sure the price tag there is way up

cag17 · 01-09-2004, 04:33 PM

As far as Copperhead, I am doing a lot of the same stuff to my truck (Almost exact except for the 572 big block) Mine will be around 20K to 25K. I just don't see how you can put that much into a resto unless you are buying all NOS parts or spending crazy money on a big block or blower.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 01-09-2004, 10:24 PM

Over the years we have done some 25-30 thousand dollar restorations but most are between 10-15. With the cost of dipping all the sheetmetal and media blasting the frame,front end and rearend, rebuilding the motor,trans and rear, new or restored parts etc and using PPG products it adds up quick. Most customers have close to 5 months and 8000.00 in the project before you ever start bolting it back together, just finished parts scattered between 3 buildings we occupy. They get a sick kinda "will it ever be done" feeling and want to inspect every invoice and part to justify the money spent to their wife. Then bang in 2 weeks all the parts are on and their driving their new truck with a big smile as they drive off into the Florida sunset and we begin another one. Will it ever end? I hope not.

01-08-2004, 10:53 PM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	some real nice before and after pics of a frame off resto This shop in San Antonio does some real nice work. Here's the link to the resto pics: http://www.jefflilly.com/71%20TRUCK/71truck/page.html

01-09-2004, 12:43 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	That 71 is pretty sweet. Look;s like they do killer work.. __________________ 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..

01-09-2004, 12:52 AM	#3
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	That's an interesting restoration. It looks like they went to quite a bit of trouble to get the engine bay looking pretty bone stock and then they went to the trouble of eliminating the heater/AC box. Outside it's all pretty stock except the bed wood. Looks like a pretty high $$$ restoration to me. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

01-09-2004, 12:52 AM	#4
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Very interesting and illustrative of what can be done with these trucks given the determination, cash and time. Definitley inspiring. Thanks. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

01-09-2004, 12:58 AM	#5
Oborny71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 587	WOW! very nice restoration! __________________ 67 Chevy SWB - goal of a 1,000 hp weekend cruiser

01-09-2004, 01:05 AM	#6
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	That is definitely very cool to see people who do such wonderful work...(drool) __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

01-09-2004, 01:36 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	If anybody here is old enough to remember the musclecar boom of the late 80s early 90s, Lilly was the premier restorer of stupid premium cars for all of the rich speculators. Cars like 1 of 1 Hemi Dodges and stuff. He has no competition. I can hardy believe he wasted is time on one of these trucks. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-09-2004, 01:50 AM	#8
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I sure dont think that was a waste of time! if someone had money he had the time, sure is an interesting dual exhaust setup he went with though __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-09-2004, 03:07 AM	#9
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Scroll through their site a little more. I like the part where the cheapest resto they've done is $45K. I wonder what it cost to resto the '71 in the photos? SC

01-09-2004, 01:06 PM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Super restoration.............wonder how long it took from start to finish.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-09-2004, 01:34 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	No CPNE, I looked all around the site and it said the cheapest project they ever did was 45k. It's pretty unusual for someone to spend that much money on one of these trucks. Hell, they did a Karmann Ghia too. Hard to swallow that kind of coin on a VW too. When I was in high school, muscle cars came on real strong for all of the rich speculators. They bought up all of the rare and unusual cars and had wallet busting restorations done on them. Then, the market collapsed and they lost their tails on them. I remember seeing all of the Lilly restorations in the mags back then. My point was he does multi hundred thousand dollar jobs all the time. Dollar wise, 71 longbed trucks aren't worth much compared to those cars. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-09-2004, 01:39 PM	#13
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	I'm sure Reggie Jackson remembers the boom-to-bust car market very well. He was one of the more publicized celeb's that lost his shirt on the car collections. __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

01-09-2004, 02:53 PM	#16
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	very sharp looking truck,, but looking at the before,, it wasnt too bad in the first place.... and on $$ to restore,, look at project copperhead.. I'm sure the price tag there is way up __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

01-09-2004, 04:33 PM	#17
cag17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 140	As far as Copperhead, I am doing a lot of the same stuff to my truck (Almost exact except for the 572 big block) Mine will be around 20K to 25K. I just don't see how you can put that much into a resto unless you are buying all NOS parts or spending crazy money on a big block or blower. __________________ Bowtie Club of the Carolinas

01-09-2004, 10:24 PM	#18
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Over the years we have done some 25-30 thousand dollar restorations but most are between 10-15. With the cost of dipping all the sheetmetal and media blasting the frame,front end and rearend, rebuilding the motor,trans and rear, new or restored parts etc and using PPG products it adds up quick. Most customers have close to 5 months and 8000.00 in the project before you ever start bolting it back together, just finished parts scattered between 3 buildings we occupy. They get a sick kinda "will it ever be done" feeling and want to inspect every invoice and part to justify the money spent to their wife. Then bang in 2 weeks all the parts are on and their driving their new truck with a big smile as they drive off into the Florida sunset and we begin another one. Will it ever end? I hope not. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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