70cst Progress...Down to the frame. Yes!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 08-04-2008, 10:08 AM

I just got a call from my body shop and the cab and bed are off and Curt is going to take the frame and have it sand blasted. Curt was going to manually clean the frame but once he got the cab and frame off he thought it best to blast it. The frame is very solid. The rust concerns are the cab rockers otherwise the cab is clean. Since I will be installing the take off bed it means that I will have zero rust in the bed area. The bed that is on the truck and the spare bed that I was going to use will be sold. The window will need to be replaced because of the fog issue. I hope to stop in later this week and take some pics.

PanelDeland · 08-04-2008, 10:43 AM

You mean it hasn't even been 6 months and they started on it?Lots of horror stories about body shops on here.You must know this one.

**70cst** · 08-04-2008, 10:58 AM

Yea...It is sad the bad body shops make it bad for the good body shops. Curt might be slow but he is a straight shooter and when he gets done you will have a solid cruiser. He has been in business for over 34 years and one doesn't last that long unless your good. He has already rebuilt the 402 and tranny. Being in sales I am normally overly optimistic but I do feel comfortable with Curt. I guess when its all said and done I'd rather have it take longer and be pleased than the other side of the coin.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-04-2008, 02:59 PM

Sweet hopefully she will be back together soon.

**LockDoc** · 08-04-2008, 03:46 PM

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Glad to hear the re-build is beginning. It's always nice to find a shop you feel comfortable with....

LockDoc

**70cst** · 08-04-2008, 05:03 PM

I'll have to give 70cstjr the credit for that. He worked with Curts brother-in-law. I followed up with a visit and he had a 57 Chevy he had just completed a rodsteration and it was sweet. Mine will never be a trailer queen but a nice cruiser. All in all it will still be cheaper than a new truck.

08-04-2008, 10:08 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	70cst Progress...Down to the frame. Yes!! I just got a call from my body shop and the cab and bed are off and Curt is going to take the frame and have it sand blasted. Curt was going to manually clean the frame but once he got the cab and frame off he thought it best to blast it. The frame is very solid. The rust concerns are the cab rockers otherwise the cab is clean. Since I will be installing the take off bed it means that I will have zero rust in the bed area. The bed that is on the truck and the spare bed that I was going to use will be sold. The window will need to be replaced because of the fog issue. I hope to stop in later this week and take some pics. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 08-04-2008 at 10:52 AM.

08-04-2008, 10:43 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: 70cst Progress...Down to the frame. Yes!! You mean it hasn't even been 6 months and they started on it?Lots of horror stories about body shops on here.You must know this one. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-04-2008, 10:58 AM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 70cst Progress...Down to the frame. Yes!! Yea...It is sad the bad body shops make it bad for the good body shops. Curt might be slow but he is a straight shooter and when he gets done you will have a solid cruiser. He has been in business for over 34 years and one doesn't last that long unless your good. He has already rebuilt the 402 and tranny. Being in sales I am normally overly optimistic but I do feel comfortable with Curt. I guess when its all said and done I'd rather have it take longer and be pleased than the other side of the coin. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-04-2008, 02:59 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 70cst Progress...Down to the frame. Yes!! Sweet hopefully she will be back together soon. __________________ 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..

08-04-2008, 03:46 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: 70cst Progress...Down to the frame. Yes!! - Glad to hear the re-build is beginning. It's always nice to find a shop you feel comfortable with.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-04-2008, 05:03 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 70cst Progress...Down to the frame. Yes!! I'll have to give 70cstjr the credit for that. He worked with Curts brother-in-law. I followed up with a visit and he had a 57 Chevy he had just completed a rodsteration and it was sweet. Mine will never be a trailer queen but a nice cruiser. All in all it will still be cheaper than a new truck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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