Project Fatboy Update

[jb4short]

DeWayne- truck looks great (though I thought it already did)! Just keep Kaylor away from it

[fatboys69]

I noticed the new doors do not have the nuts in the bottom for the door panels to attach to, has anyone else noticed that ?? any thoughts/ideas Wes?? How are you guys attaching the panels ?? I thought I might look at a set of panels from Rod Doors,
has anyone used there stuff? how is the product and fitment ?

[fatboys69]

John,
did you see the pics that Josh posted ? did you notice the one with the "dip" in the edge at the radius ? ( on the passenger doors ) any thoughts as to what might have caused that ?? Kaylor's no problem, if he gets outa hand I jus get Casey on him and she will straighten him out LOL !!!!

[jkaylor68gmc]

what, keep kaylor away from it. dang you jon.

[jkaylor68gmc]

dang thats rough.

So Dewayne, would you like me to call Ben back. lol

[fatboys69]

NO !!!! NO !!!!! Don't call him back everything is KOOL !!!!!!! I really appreciate all of your help and efforts man !!!! I can't even begin to say THANKS for you help with the various projects

[jkaylor68gmc]

Man I don't mind coming over and helping you wrench. Its O.k., calm down.

[fatboys69]

John,
how U coming on the assmebly of the new shop truck
( the one in the rendering )??

[powell72]

Originally Posted by fatboys69

I bought them from JW's Truck Parts in Harriman Tennesse

Not to get off topic, but are they still around? I was in Harriman over Christmas '06 and it looked like they were gone.

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by fatboys69

John,
did you see the pics that Josh posted ? did you notice the one with the "dip" in the edge at the radius ? ( on the passenger doors ) any thoughts as to what might have caused that ?? Kaylor's no problem, if he gets outa hand I jus get Casey on him and she will straighten him out LOL !!!!

Yes- one problem when you buy a private labeled part is that you can't be sure who made it. There are at least two other toolings for that door that I'm aware of. I can honestly say that I have not seen that in the Tri-Plus door.

Tell Josh that Becky told me that she can "Whup him"? Must be a Southern thing

[fatboys69]

Man if it wasn't for Kaylor coming by and helping out I would go nuts. The only other person thats there on a regular basis is my wife and she is not into trucks as much as we are and she jus shakes her head and walks away !!!! No really she has great moral support and couldn't do alot without her and friends like Kaylor

[fatboys69]

Powel72,
he has closed his shop and moved everything to his shop at his house. I went to his website about a month ago and the domain had expired, I'll see him at the July 4th car show in a near by town, he always comes and sets up and sells parts. He is a really nice man and great to deal with, I have bought a lot from him.
John - Becky will beat him like a RED HEADED STEP-CHILD !!!!!

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by fatboys69

John,
how U coming on the assmebly of the new shop truck
( the one in the rendering )??

coming along well. I finally replaced the front crossmember this morning (Original DESTROYED in shipping) and put in the rear shock relocation kit. A couple more items and the chassis will be done.

[jkaylor68gmc]

nice, red headed step child, Burnham call Becky please....

We'll get her done Dewayne.

[fatboys69]

I know, just keep pluggin away at it and it will get done. Your 68 is next Josh !!!
( after we finish up the 51 for Casey )!!

[Classic Heartbeat]

Only some of the doors had nuts wekded into them, others had the square holes punched. I have the original caged nuts that fit the door. They are the same as the ones for the arm rest. WES

[fatboys69]

They have the square holes, that explains why some of the ones in the original doors would not stay in the door ( had to epoxy some in to get them to stay ).
Thanks Wes !!!! If I can't find some local I'll give you a call and order some for my doors ( if I don't go with the Rod Door panels.

[fatboys69]

John,
yeah the pass door came in a Goodmark box and the drivers came in a Triplus box ( I always thought that Goodmark was your parts also, guess Goodmark has multiple suppliers ), anyway your door fits REALLY GOOD and the Goodmark, well it's liveable with some work. Need to get with you about a few more small parts that I will be needing.

[jkaylor68gmc]

cool, sounds like a plan.

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by fatboys69

John,
yeah the pass door came in a Goodmark box and the drivers came in a Triplus box ( I always thought that Goodmark was your parts also, guess Goodmark has multiple suppliers ), anyway your door fits REALLY GOOD and the Goodmark, well it's liveable with some work. Need to get with you about a few more small parts that I will be needing.

Companies private label because it affords them the flexibility to use multiple vendors (which comes in handy during periods of backorder). That's not a blight on anyone it's just very common in business. Even GM uses multiple vendors for products and oftentimes that part is the same one coming from your local NAPA store.

DeWayne you're right down the street from Jerry Brown and a short drive to Christian's- I'd recommend buying local as much as possible. And if you've never seen Jerry's OE parts collection over there go snoop around.

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

what, keep kaylor away from it. dang you jon.

I offered to get you a plane ticket to come and play with your old truck for a weekend

[jkaylor68gmc]

sorry

[fatboys69]

We use multiple vendors in our business also, keeps everyone competitive !!LOL. To be in business, you must have a back-up plan.
I have been to Jerry's a couple of times and you are right MAN does he have the stuff !!! They are super guys to deal with also, I have bought and sold with him in the past. First Class all the way, as are the Vendors on the board.
I just bought my drop spindles from Tim Christian, again FIRST CLASS all the way !!

[fatboys69]

Josh and I pulled the fenders last nite so I can get to the hinges to adjust the doors. ( took about 30-45 minutes to pull them both and I was suprised everything was in fairly good shape ) got a couple of small things but nothing major so I am happy !! I'll adjust doors tonite and freshen up the grill area and firewall/fenderwell areas. Hope to be able to paint doors and have back together by Monday.

[jkaylor68gmc]

Dewayne, may be late, I am taking a trip south today

I'll be over shortly after.