198Plus build

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

But, my hands are finally clean and not stained.

That just means you've been lazy. Get back to work Alan![/QUOTE]

Your right I've been lazy. Back to the old grind stone tommorrow.

Originally Posted by Strodder

My hands have been that way for so many years, I thought that's the way I was born.

Originally Posted by greg65

I was wondering how close the Brothers wheel wells looked to the factory pieces. From the pictures you posted close enough for me. Let us know if you have any fitment issues.

I have not weighed them or measured yet, but they are heavy pieces. I will definately let ya'll know how they work.

[Alan's Classic]

Hey Joe, I weighed the wheel wells and the new ones are 1-2lbs heavier.

I went back to work today and they didn't really have much to do except a brken door glass on an expedition. That pays well. LOL So I came home to get something done on Ronnies.

I was rushed on the RT bedside. We'll see how it turns out. Getting a good foundation is key it makes blocking a lot easier.



Here is the LT B/S



Sprayed 2 coats of slick sand on everything and put another coat on the RT just in case.





Guide coat



Started sanding on the T/G to see what's going on there. The letter area had some dents and bows to it. That's what I concentrated on today.

Ran a flat block across the letters and it shows some of the damage. Did the same thing on the rest of the flat surfaces to show the lows.



The inside of the T/G





Still have to shave the T/G chain attachement and weld up the holes.

Call the paint store today and they have a metal prep for galvanized metal. It's $10/bottle concentrate.

[Strodder]

Nice work Allan. Your a pro.

[198plus]

Look's great Alan.

[joe231]

Thanks for weighing them Alan, sounds like they are quality pieces

nice work too!!!

[shortbed70]

Dang ALAN it doesnt matter what you work on it always looks good I wish I could get mine like that the first shot but I dont do it everyday.

[ruffrida2005]

Looks really good Alan, I wish I could send my truck to you and have you build it so I can sell it. I really need the money. It sucks I cant work on it either!

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Nice work Allan. Your a pro.

Originally Posted by 198plus

Look's great Alan.

Originally Posted by shortbed70

Dang ALAN it doesnt matter what you work on it always looks good I wish I could get mine like that the first shot but I dont do it everyday.

Thanks guys!!

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Looks really good Alan, I wish I could send my truck to you and have you build it so I can sell it. I really need the money. It sucks I cant work on it either!

Wish I could help out as well. You might have to take a number. First after Ronnies will be my neighbor Sdailey cab. Ronnie is trying to hook me up with another build. We'll see if it pans out. It's not his but he referred someone to the board that has already seen my truck on the web.

Originally Posted by joe231

Thanks for weighing them Alan, sounds like they are quality pieces

nice work too!!!

Your welcome and thanks. I just went and tried to test fit one wheel well and all the bolts fell in except one. It looks like they line up good on the cross braces.

[70 Suburban]

i thought you didn't have to use metal prep on galvanized if you use epoxy?

[MacAttack]

Alan, once again - you’ve shown us your excellent work in great detail. Thanks for the information, as eventually many of us will have to go down this road (or pay massive amounts of cash to have it done) and this grade (class A) of input is invaluable.

Mac.

[Strodder]

Hey Allan, have you ever thought of opening up your own shop? Or renting a stall at where you work now? It seems to me that people are restoring there cars & trucks rather than buying new ones. If I promoted more, I know I can make more money. It's just word of mouth right now. I'm winding thing down, and want to retire. I only want to work on my stuff.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

i thought you didn't have to use metal prep on galvanized if you use epoxy?

I've heard it both ways. It's some cheap insurance.

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Alan, once again - you’ve shown us your excellent work in great detail. Thanks for the information, as eventually many of us will have to go down this road (or pay massive amounts of cash to have it done) and this grade (class A) of input is invaluable.

Mac.

Thanks Mac, You just gave me a warm fuzzy feeling. J/K It does make all of this worth while.

Originally Posted by Strodder

Hey Allan, have you ever thought of opening up your own shop? Or renting a stall at where you work now? It seems to me that people are restoring there cars & trucks rather than buying new ones. If I promoted more, I know I can make more money. It's just word of mouth right now. I'm winding thing down, and want to retire. I only want to work on my stuff.

It has been a dream for me do have my own shop. I'm afraid I don't know enough yet. Maybe it's just a fear. I'm working own my clientel now. I'm treating 198plus the way I would want to be treated, fair. But, I am making it a requirement for the customer to spend at least one day with me blocking and sanding so they understand it sucks and takes a lot of time. That is why they are paying some one else to do it.

[Strodder]

Allan I think you know plenty. Look at all the Bozo's out there that own shops or are working at shops, and they call them self Professionals. Some people don't know what good looks like. Your work looks better that good. It LOOKS GREAT.
I'm sure everybody else will agree with me. If that's not a confidence builder I don't know what is. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

[198plus]

Isn't there a senior citizen labor law......... against that kind of work for a old man like me

Just go ahead and block it for BLACK PAINT for the same price..........It will really show just how good your work is..........

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by 198plus

Isn't there a senior citizen labor law......... against that kind of work for a old man like me

Just go ahead and block it for BLACK PAINT for the same price..........It will really show just how good your work is..........

I'm old and still doing everything myself.

[198plus]

Originally Posted by Strodder

I'm old and still doing everything myself.

I hear you............I don't mind doing the mechanical work, you can have that body work

[ruffrida2005]

198 you need another truck to build you can buy mine!

[daverod]

The sooner you get out on your own the better Allen. I did it ten years ago and never looked back. I might not make as much but I only work as hard as I want to. For me it was more of a health thing then anything else but I 'll never regret being my own boss. When I get tried I quit and go work on my truck. Oh ya did I mention I'm broke. But then who is'nt now a days. Livin day by day and loving it.

[Alan's Classic]

Just a quick update. I started blocking and want to show a comparision. I blocked the upper side area and want to show the difference. Here is the RT bedside. You can see all of the defects. So far they are blocking out.



Here is the LT side. There is difference. I spent the same amount of time blocking. You can see the block I'm using laying on top. Back to work.

[198plus]

Hell......I can't afford to finish this one

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

198 you need another truck to build you can buy mine!

[4dranch]

Dang Alan, your getting me dizzy with the two builds...Super work as we've come to exspect.

198, Your truck is looking good....

[198plus]

Thanks !!!!!!

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Dang Alan, your getting me dizzy with the two builds...Super work as we've come to exspect.

198, Your truck is looking good....

[198plus]

Alright Alan.........I have decided on color.



I'll get this color code tomorrow.

I'm going to use same scheme as 67 Chevelle......Rally wheels and red walls

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Just a quick update. I started blocking and want to show a comparision. I blocked the upper side area and want to show the difference. Here is the RT bedside. You can see all of the defects. So far they are blocking out.



Here is the LT side. There is difference. I spent the same amount of time blocking. You can see the block I'm using laying on top. Back to work.

Allan what grit sand paper are you using to block? The block of wood looks like a good idea, but doesn't it get heavy?

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by 198plus

Alright Alan.........I have decided on color.



I'll get this color code tomorrow.

I'm going to use same scheme as 67 Chevelle......Rally wheels and red walls

It looks like Nassau Blue. I had a 66 Vette that was that color. Looks awesome when painted right. You must use a clear coat.