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57sailplane · 07-08-2007, 05:04 PM

oops
my bad just realized i was looking at an old post in the search forum.
dang it!

**LEEVON** · 07-08-2007, 05:13 PM

I know this story too. It's understandable that the work isn't as profitable, but I can't figure why shops take on the custom stuff and let it sit forever. I had this happen on my first build and got poor results after pushing to get it out the door.

Our current body man is a good friend and also happens to be an awesome custom builder, although we take mostly insurance work to him. He's got more than one Goodguy's trophies on his paint jobs, that's how good he is. I went to say hello a few months ago and saw a '47 pickup in the shop covered in dust. It belongs to the Owner of Chevy Duty and it was his first truck that started the whole business. It was sitting almost a year when I saw it. Just goes to show you that it's not just the average Joe who has this dilemna. I'm with the rest of you guys learning to DIY.

I know this is an old thread, but a good topic anyways.

bad6772 · 07-08-2007, 06:58 PM

not all of us body guys /painters are bad.

im just the opposite of you guys i can do body work shave this fab that paint this paint that. but i dont know shyt about engines ,trans or brakes. you know the funny thing is i am gm cerftified for all three lol just goes to show if ya read a book it pays off

so whos buildin my motor and what am i painting????

Orange · 07-09-2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57sailplane

oops
my bad just realized i was looking at an old post in the search forum.
dang it!

Hey - don't sweat it - I was just wondering how Matt's build was doing.
Perfect opportunity for him to come in and tell us.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad6772

not all of us body guys /painters are bad.

im just the opposite of you guys i can do body work shave this fab that paint this paint that. but i dont know shyt about engines ,trans or brakes. you know the funny thing is i am gm cerftified for all three lol just goes to show if ya read a book it pays off

so whos buildin my motor and what am i painting????

Looks like you're a fan of the Flyin' V too.

DLB

faribran · 07-09-2007, 10:19 AM

hey guys.... i loved/love to paint as much as anyone... but PLZ use safety precautions........ the chemicals in paint is very, very harmful....

i have been painting off and on for the past several years...

PLZ use proper air supplied respirators..

meathead95 · 07-09-2007, 10:37 AM

pm sent on a good painter

Bishops Trucks · 07-09-2007, 12:06 PM

Insurance work takes a lot of good painters out of the picture.

Orange · 07-09-2007, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Insurance work takes a lot of good painters out of the picture.

You're right. The guy I wanted to do my truck wouldn't because of insurance work. And now, I am less than satisfied with what I got for the $$$.

DLB

68Stepbed · 07-09-2007, 01:28 PM

Well since this thread I fired another painter and hired a new one that's actually making some good progress. I started a thread a couple weeks ago with a progress report and pictures, but it didn't get a whole lot of attention. That thread showed all the metal work done and the front sheetmetal installed and aligned to the cab.

The newest update goes as follows: All the bodywork is done on the cab and front clip. It has been disassembled again, he brought the chassis back Saturday,so we can install the engine/drivetrain. While he was here, he picked up the bed and all small peices. He said he hopes to have it all in primer in the next couple of weeks.

Everything should start coming together in the next few weeks. We should see some color within the month or so. At least I hope so.

Orange · 07-09-2007, 03:23 PM

A man of patience you are.

DLB

bad6772 · 07-09-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange

Hey - don't sweat it - I was just wondering how Matt's build was doing.
Perfect opportunity for him to come in and tell us.

Looks like you're a fan of the Flyin' V too.

DLB

WELL I AM A FAN OF POINTY GUITARS IN GENERAL. THE GEETS IN MY AVATOR ARE ALL DEANS ,DEAN ML S TO BE EXACT,AND THE CAMO AND BLACK GEETS ON THE LEFT SIDE ARE WASHBURNS ALL DIMEBAG DARRELL SIGNATURE MODELS

68Stepbed · 07-09-2007, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange

A man of patience you are.

DLB

A whole lot more than I used to, Dalton, a whole lot more. I would've gone nuts by now if it had been about 6 or 7 years ago. I probably wouldn't have been able to find a painter to even do it for me cuz I would've bugged them so much.

Painter D · 07-09-2007, 10:41 PM

im an auto painter from dallas maybe i could help

07-08-2007, 05:04 PM	#26
57sailplane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 583	Re: Had to fire my painter oops my bad just realized i was looking at an old post in the search forum. dang it!

07-08-2007, 05:13 PM	#27
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Had to fire my painter I know this story too. It's understandable that the work isn't as profitable, but I can't figure why shops take on the custom stuff and let it sit forever. I had this happen on my first build and got poor results after pushing to get it out the door. Our current body man is a good friend and also happens to be an awesome custom builder, although we take mostly insurance work to him. He's got more than one Goodguy's trophies on his paint jobs, that's how good he is. I went to say hello a few months ago and saw a '47 pickup in the shop covered in dust. It belongs to the Owner of Chevy Duty and it was his first truck that started the whole business. It was sitting almost a year when I saw it. Just goes to show you that it's not just the average Joe who has this dilemna. I'm with the rest of you guys learning to DIY. I know this is an old thread, but a good topic anyways. Last edited by LEEVON; 07-08-2007 at 05:14 PM.

07-08-2007, 06:58 PM	#28
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Had to fire my painter not all of us body guys /painters are bad. im just the opposite of you guys i can do body work shave this fab that paint this paint that. but i dont know shyt about engines ,trans or brakes. you know the funny thing is i am gm cerftified for all three lol just goes to show if ya read a book it pays off so whos buildin my motor and what am i painting????

07-09-2007, 10:19 AM	#30
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Had to fire my painter hey guys.... i loved/love to paint as much as anyone... but PLZ use safety precautions........ the chemicals in paint is very, very harmful.... i have been painting off and on for the past several years... PLZ use proper air supplied respirators.. __________________ "

07-09-2007, 10:37 AM	#31
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07-09-2007, 12:06 PM	#32
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07-09-2007, 01:28 PM	#34
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Had to fire my painter Well since this thread I fired another painter and hired a new one that's actually making some good progress. I started a thread a couple weeks ago with a progress report and pictures, but it didn't get a whole lot of attention. That thread showed all the metal work done and the front sheetmetal installed and aligned to the cab. The newest update goes as follows: All the bodywork is done on the cab and front clip. It has been disassembled again, he brought the chassis back Saturday,so we can install the engine/drivetrain. While he was here, he picked up the bed and all small peices. He said he hopes to have it all in primer in the next couple of weeks. Everything should start coming together in the next few weeks. We should see some color within the month or so. At least I hope so. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-09-2007, 03:23 PM	#35
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Had to fire my painter A man of patience you are. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

07-09-2007, 10:41 PM	#38
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Had to fire my painter im an auto painter from dallas maybe i could help



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