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aggie91 · 08-06-2009, 07:48 AM

198PLUS - when your powder coater did the springs, did he extend the spring while it was being coated? If not they might have the coils stuck together and will chip off the coating when installed and extended. I know, it happend to me on one of my old projects...

Parts look good. Is that a semi gloss black? Alan is doing a great jobon your truck.

198plus · 08-06-2009, 08:09 AM

He extends them.

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Originally Posted by aggie91

198PLUS - when your powder coater did the springs, did he extend the spring while it was being coated? If not they might have the coils stuck together and will chip off the coating when installed and extended. I know, it happend to me on one of my old projects...

Parts look good. Is that a semi gloss black? Alan is doing a great jobon your truck.

Alan's Classic · 08-06-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

Got a few parts back from powder coating......

Nice!!

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SWEET! getting closer every day. i know 198 is getting excited.
Sad thing about the porter, They've got an opening for a body man down here, heck he'd fit in here, they cant do body work either!!! ahahaha

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As always Alan, real nice work. Moving right along.....is the wire wheel on your angle grinder?

No it's not on a die grinder. It comes as one tool. It's great for removeing seam sealer on late model cars. They are pricey. I don't even have one. This was a fellow bodyman's. He just let me try it.

Strodder · 08-06-2009, 11:49 AM

On that frame I did I used a 4 1/2" grinder with a twisted wire wheel on it and it took it down to bare metal in no time. Much faster than sand blasting. I got into the places that the wire wheel couldn't get with the sand blaster. The only thing with the wire wheel is the wire breaks off and sticks in you you every ware. I looked like a fricken porcupine. And bleeding out of all the holes it made.

That only happens when the wheel is getting too worn. I try to get the most out of it as I can.

70 Suburban · 08-06-2009, 12:00 PM

I CANT IMAGINE THAT A WIRE WHEEL WOULD BE THAT MUCH FASTER THAN SAND BLASTING. i DID A LONG BED, BED IN ABOUT 2-3 HRS INSIDE AND OUT TO BARE STEEL.

Strodder · 08-06-2009, 12:24 PM

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I CANT IMAGINE THAT A WIRE WHEEL WOULD BE THAT MUCH FASTER THAN SAND BLASTING. i DID A LONG BED, BED IN ABOUT 2-3 HRS INSIDE AND OUT TO BARE STEEL.

On a really dirty, painted over rusted frame it was faster for me. Clean up sift and reload took as long as the blasting. Plus it was very messy. On a lot of sheet metal, like the cab, or bed I rather have it blasted by a shop. The guy I use out here is very reasonable. The 46 Ford Sedan I had blasted only cost me $550.00 and he did underneath, inside and out the 4 fenders, body, and hood. It would have taken me a long time, and a big mess. While the body was out being blasted I was getting work done on the frame. Then I had that blasted, and powder coated along with a whole bunch of front end and frame parts. That was $550.00 also. It was well worth it, I think.
Besides that you don't have to yell.

This is before.

This is after, and I sprayed etching/sealer primer on it right away.

And here's the frame after I put it together. Let me tell you it was well worth the $1,100.00 to get it all sand blasted and power coated. Besides the customer paid for it, and I made a $200 profit. I charged him $1,300.00 and he was very happy with the results.

I'm not trying to show off my work. I just wanted to show what a difference it is to get it done by a professional sand blasting / powder coating shop. For me it was a good idea, but not for everybody. Time is money, and I keeped busy while it was getting done.

Strodder · 08-06-2009, 12:45 PM

Sorry for the long post.

MacAttack · 08-06-2009, 12:46 PM

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Sorry for the long post.

Don't be sorry - we're digg'en this chit!

Strodder · 08-06-2009, 12:48 PM

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Don't be sorry - we're digg'en this chit!

Thanks, but are you calling my work chit?

1964C10 · 08-09-2009, 11:20 AM

Nice work Alan! I have been away for a number of weeks from the board, so I am catching up on all your work. Now I just need to figure out how to make my parts look like your parts hahaha (not a chance)

jsmithbm · 08-13-2009, 07:28 PM

Last post on the 9th !!!! What the hell is my month subscription for. I expect results every day!!!!! Just kiddin, I'll be coming up that way next weekend. Going to get that other stuff from Shannon. I'll be sure to call ahead. Great progress..... Hope the family and new pup is doing well

198plus · 08-13-2009, 09:30 PM

It's not Alan's fought......It's mine I'm broke !!!!! My wife cut down my money tree

But she didn't know I had another planted

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Last post on the 9th !!!! What the hell is my month subscription for. I expect results every day!!!!! Just kiddin, I'll be coming up that way next weekend. Going to get that other stuff from Shannon. I'll be sure to call ahead. Great progress..... Hope the family and new pup is doing well

Strodder · 08-13-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

It's not Alan's fought......It's mine I'm broke !!!!! My wife cut down my money tree

But she didn't know I had another planted

I had a customer like you, but he didn't have another money tree.

His wife had his 46 Ford towed home.

jsmithbm · 08-13-2009, 09:41 PM

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It's not Alan's fought......It's mine I'm broke !!!!! My wife cut down my money tree

But she didn't know I had another planted

Yea i saw that post a while back, Is it harvest season yet. LOL. Well these things take a while. Helps you appreciate it i guess. Well its looking good.

198plus · 08-13-2009, 09:52 PM

It's called miracle grow

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Is it harvest season yet. LOL

Strodder · 08-13-2009, 10:00 PM

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It's called miracle grow

Some people should put that on there head.

kizer · 08-25-2009, 07:16 PM

Yeah no kidding those do look nice. I guess my door do stand a chance.

198plus · 08-25-2009, 09:16 PM

Thanks everyone.......I thought they turned out nice also , considering what I started with.

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Nice job.

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Looks good 198+.

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Yeah no kidding those do look nice. I guess my door do stand a chance.

ruffrida2005 · 08-25-2009, 09:59 PM

who did you have skin them?

198plus · 08-25-2009, 10:55 PM

Friend of mine Jeramie Black.

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who did you have skin them?

sandfreek · 08-25-2009, 11:09 PM

Really nice job, hows the fitment between the factory stuff?? Ron

Alan's Classic · 08-25-2009, 11:46 PM

I noticed the middle body line is not in line with the cab and the bottom of the door is not flush with the rocker. It's hard to tell in the pics what is exactly going on.

198plus · 08-26-2009, 12:09 AM

Alan as we had discussed, I had noticed the body line on that side is a little off.

I think the bottom will be fine, the bottom hinge needs to be pushed in some.
But there again what do I know, that's not my department.

I'm just a Landscaper / Builder

Anyway what a deal I got 300 bucks and furnished material.

Thanks Alan for your valuable input

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I noticed the middle body line is not in line with the cab and the bottom of the door is not flush with the rocker. It's hard to tell in the pics what is exactly going on.

4dranch · 08-26-2009, 07:31 AM

198 and Alan,
Doors look good. and I see where you guys are talking about the body line is off, but the lower body line looks to be okay.

Alan,
How do you fix one with out messing up the other one's alignment? just curious.

1964C10 · 08-27-2009, 11:51 AM

I am a body work beginner and I have to say that looks like an incredibly hard problem. For the most part the door aligns ok, it just looks like a bad stamp job on the door at the factory. Looking forward to the experts weighing in on this one!

08-06-2009, 07:48 AM	#1
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic 198PLUS - when your powder coater did the springs, did he extend the spring while it was being coated? If not they might have the coils stuck together and will chip off the coating when installed and extended. I know, it happend to me on one of my old projects... Parts look good. Is that a semi gloss black? Alan is doing a great jobon your truck. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-06-2009, 11:49 AM	#4
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic On that frame I did I used a 4 1/2" grinder with a twisted wire wheel on it and it took it down to bare metal in no time. Much faster than sand blasting. I got into the places that the wire wheel couldn't get with the sand blaster. The only thing with the wire wheel is the wire breaks off and sticks in you you every ware. I looked like a fricken porcupine. And bleeding out of all the holes it made. That only happens when the wheel is getting too worn. I try to get the most out of it as I can. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

08-06-2009, 12:00 PM	#5
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I CANT IMAGINE THAT A WIRE WHEEL WOULD BE THAT MUCH FASTER THAN SAND BLASTING. i DID A LONG BED, BED IN ABOUT 2-3 HRS INSIDE AND OUT TO BARE STEEL. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

08-06-2009, 12:45 PM	#7
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Sorry for the long post. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

08-09-2009, 11:20 AM	#10
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Nice work Alan! I have been away for a number of weeks from the board, so I am catching up on all your work. Now I just need to figure out how to make my parts look like your parts hahaha (not a chance) __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-13-2009, 07:28 PM	#11
jsmithbm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 485	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Last post on the 9th !!!! What the hell is my month subscription for. I expect results every day!!!!! Just kiddin, I'll be coming up that way next weekend. Going to get that other stuff from Shannon. I'll be sure to call ahead. Great progress..... Hope the family and new pup is doing well __________________ Learning as I go! -------------------------------------

08-25-2009, 07:16 PM	#17
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Yeah no kidding those do look nice. I guess my door do stand a chance. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

08-25-2009, 09:59 PM	#19
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic who did you have skin them? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

08-25-2009, 11:09 PM	#21
sandfreek Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange,Ca. Posts: 57	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Really nice job, hows the fitment between the factory stuff?? Ron

08-25-2009, 11:46 PM	#22
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I noticed the middle body line is not in line with the cab and the bottom of the door is not flush with the rocker. It's hard to tell in the pics what is exactly going on. Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-26-2009, 07:31 AM	#24
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic 198 and Alan, Doors look good. and I see where you guys are talking about the body line is off, but the lower body line looks to be okay. Alan, How do you fix one with out messing up the other one's alignment? just curious. Attached Images __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

08-27-2009, 11:51 AM	#25
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I am a body work beginner and I have to say that looks like an incredibly hard problem. For the most part the door aligns ok, it just looks like a bad stamp job on the door at the factory. Looking forward to the experts weighing in on this one! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it



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