Got my first bodywork done! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

justinburnett · 05-28-2011, 11:03 PM

So I was sitting outside, staring at the engine hoist that has been sitting in my yard in my way since my engine install a few months back, when this guy in a beautiful '58 Chevy stops to ask if it's for sale. I told him sure, take it for $150. He says he can probably get one from someone else for $100 but he'll think about it. Then he starts talking about my truck. Now, I'm definitely not embarrassed about her, but he's driving a really nice truck, so i was kinda confused about what he saw in her, but we started chatting and walking around and I showed him some of the stuff I'd done, and told him my next project was to try and figure out how to replace the rocker panel and cab corner on the driver's side. Of course, it just so happens that he's a retired body guy who owned a shop in town for 30 years and he's like "well, I could fix that up for you, no problem". I said how much, he said he'd take an engine hoist in trade, and off we went.

I went by later that night just to see if he'd started on it. I've heard horror stories about how long body stuff takes. Well he'd already started tearing into it and it looked like my poor truck had been hit by a bulldozer! I was kinda stressed out, but I figured things had to be moved to get to the back of the cab. The next morning I went by and it looked like he was running a chop shop, not a body shop.

Just got it back and it's better than I had even hoped for. 24 hours later it's back at my house, no cash out of pocket, just an engine hoist that I didn't need and didn't know what to do with since I'm moving in a couple weeks, and no more rusty holes! Wish i had a before picture, but I'm sure you've seen some rotted out corners and rockers.

Also, special thanks to the site vendor, Captkaos, for the body patch panels. Guy said they were high quality and they took very little trimming to fit.

First night

Next morning

Finished corner

mooseknuckles · 05-28-2011, 11:15 PM

wow thats a sweet deal!...and a good job!

ont_guy_38 · 05-29-2011, 08:06 AM

looks like he did an awesome job

sumran · 05-29-2011, 08:32 AM

Speed, quality and a great deal. You both got what you wanted. There's a lot to love in that story.

kcackler · 05-29-2011, 11:39 AM

So what would a body shop normally charge for that particular job? It's obviously a great deal, but I'm curious as to just how great...

justinburnett · 05-29-2011, 01:44 PM

I have no idea. I tried taking it to a shop once and they wouldn't even give me a price. They said something like "depending on whether it's rusty inside, and how much good metal there is to weld to, and blah blah blah, so we can't give you a firm bid" and I said, okay, well give me a range and they just gave me their shop fee per hour and said it'd be whatever it was. Won't be back there. Ever. Really glad this opportunity came by as I'm going to be moving in a couple weeks and I don't know when I would ever get it done now. It's going to be a while before I can work on her again.

I was hoping to get everything the way I wanted by the end of the summer.

slammed90 · 05-29-2011, 02:32 PM

does "Captkaos" sell these panels or were those the only ones he had

justinburnett · 05-29-2011, 02:56 PM

He sells a bunch of different stuff. Send him a PM and he'll direct you to his site.

Found it actually, just check it out.

http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=C1

**old Rusty C10** · 05-29-2011, 03:04 PM

that looks phenominal... lol will th is guy make a housecall to NJ?

justinburnett · 05-29-2011, 05:16 PM

LOL I wish I could take him with me when I move! Sucks I stressed out about getting body work done for so long and have been putting it off all these months just to find out he lives right up the street from me right before I go.
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05-28-2011, 11:03 PM	#1
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Got my first bodywork done! So I was sitting outside, staring at the engine hoist that has been sitting in my yard in my way since my engine install a few months back, when this guy in a beautiful '58 Chevy stops to ask if it's for sale. I told him sure, take it for $150. He says he can probably get one from someone else for $100 but he'll think about it. Then he starts talking about my truck. Now, I'm definitely not embarrassed about her, but he's driving a really nice truck, so i was kinda confused about what he saw in her, but we started chatting and walking around and I showed him some of the stuff I'd done, and told him my next project was to try and figure out how to replace the rocker panel and cab corner on the driver's side. Of course, it just so happens that he's a retired body guy who owned a shop in town for 30 years and he's like "well, I could fix that up for you, no problem". I said how much, he said he'd take an engine hoist in trade, and off we went. I went by later that night just to see if he'd started on it. I've heard horror stories about how long body stuff takes. Well he'd already started tearing into it and it looked like my poor truck had been hit by a bulldozer! I was kinda stressed out, but I figured things had to be moved to get to the back of the cab. The next morning I went by and it looked like he was running a chop shop, not a body shop. Just got it back and it's better than I had even hoped for. 24 hours later it's back at my house, no cash out of pocket, just an engine hoist that I didn't need and didn't know what to do with since I'm moving in a couple weeks, and no more rusty holes! Wish i had a before picture, but I'm sure you've seen some rotted out corners and rockers. Also, special thanks to the site vendor, Captkaos, for the body patch panels. Guy said they were high quality and they took very little trimming to fit. First night Next morning Finished corner

05-28-2011, 11:15 PM	#2
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Got my first bodywork done! wow thats a sweet deal!...and a good job! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

05-29-2011, 08:06 AM	#3
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: Got my first bodywork done! looks like he did an awesome job

05-29-2011, 08:32 AM	#4
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: Got my first bodywork done! Speed, quality and a great deal. You both got what you wanted. There's a lot to love in that story. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

05-29-2011, 11:39 AM	#5
kcackler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russellville, AR Posts: 164	Re: Got my first bodywork done! So what would a body shop normally charge for that particular job? It's obviously a great deal, but I'm curious as to just how great... __________________ Blue - 77 Chevy Scottsdale

05-29-2011, 01:44 PM	#6
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: Got my first bodywork done! I have no idea. I tried taking it to a shop once and they wouldn't even give me a price. They said something like "depending on whether it's rusty inside, and how much good metal there is to weld to, and blah blah blah, so we can't give you a firm bid" and I said, okay, well give me a range and they just gave me their shop fee per hour and said it'd be whatever it was. Won't be back there. Ever. Really glad this opportunity came by as I'm going to be moving in a couple weeks and I don't know when I would ever get it done now. It's going to be a while before I can work on her again. I was hoping to get everything the way I wanted by the end of the summer.

05-29-2011, 02:32 PM	#7
slammed90 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: edingburg, tx Posts: 100	Re: Got my first bodywork done! does "Captkaos" sell these panels or were those the only ones he had

05-29-2011, 02:56 PM	#8
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: Got my first bodywork done! He sells a bunch of different stuff. Send him a PM and he'll direct you to his site. Found it actually, just check it out. http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=C1 Last edited by justinburnett; 05-29-2011 at 02:58 PM.

05-29-2011, 03:04 PM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,307	Re: Got my first bodywork done! that looks phenominal... lol will th is guy make a housecall to NJ? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-29-2011, 05:16 PM	#10
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: Got my first bodywork done! LOL I wish I could take him with me when I move! Sucks I stressed out about getting body work done for so long and have been putting it off all these months just to find out he lives right up the street from me right before I go. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by justinburnett; 05-29-2011 at 05:16 PM.



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