"Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...

[Chevyman63]

Originally Posted by Big J

and Tim and Bryan are doin' a fine job.

Well thanks! Maybe I missed my calling...or maybe not.

BTW Big J, keep up the good work.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by Big J

Between you and me and everyone who reads this thread.... If I had the money I'd pay someone to do the body for me, lol... But I don't so I'm gettin' r done. The answer is yep, I'm sure I don't want to. and Tim and Bryan are doin' a fine job.

JMHO, but those guys earn their money the ol' fashioned way. Mine will be going into Bodyshop Prison

Tim, ya just missed the 500th post

[Big J]

Hey I forgot that I needed to vent a little.... Went over to the garage last night for some sanding and drilling... Found a real nice big greasy hand print on the side of the bed. I'm talkin' grab a 30 year old oil soaked motor greasy. Someone (neighbor) had leaned against it for one reason or another. I can't really complain because the space is free. But its always some kinda sillyness, my tools strung out here and there or sumthin'. I think one of two things is gonna have to happen. Either take it to a shop and have them finish the bodywork (it stays way to dirty in its current home for it to turn out like I want) or find the funds to build a pole barn in the back yard. I don't know, just kinda bums me out. I really enjoy garage time workin' on this or helping fix that and the general bs'ing. Just wish everyone that walked through had respect for the work and equipment. rant over...

[MrBeast]

Man that isnt cool, that grease could very well cause your paint to fisheye.

I really like what you are doing with your blazer, I always wanted to do the fuel door with mine like you did to yours because I could never get mine to fuel easy.

I think it is going to be auful sharp when its done. Dont lose hope just have to keep plugging away.

And IMO having your own shop space is the best thing you could ever do for yourself. I have recently realised that dream myself and it is amazing, even though my garage is a piece of junk, it is a million times better than not having one.

[Chevyman63]

Originally Posted by Big J

Hey I forgot that I needed to vent a little.... Went over to the garage last night for some sanding and drilling... Found a real nice big greasy hand print on the side of the bed. I'm talkin' grab a 30 year old oil soaked motor greasy. Someone (neighbor) had leaned against it for one reason or another. I can't really complain because the space is free. But its always some kinda sillyness, my tools strung out here and there or sumthin'. I think one of two things is gonna have to happen. Either take it to a shop and have them finish the bodywork (it stays way to dirty in its current home for it to turn out like I want) or find the funds to build a pole barn in the back yard. I don't know, just kinda bums me out. I really enjoy garage time workin' on this or helping fix that and the general bs'ing. Just wish everyone that walked through had respect for the work and equipment. rant over...

IMHO you're rant is justified! Like you stated, it's all about having respect for other peoples stuff. Good luck with finding a way to build the new man space.

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by Big J

I think one of two things is gonna have to happen. Either take it to a shop and have them finish the bodywork or find the funds to build a pole barn in the back yard.

Option two, you'll never regret it.

[Big J]

Welp, talked it over with my wife and she's gonna check into pulling enough out of the 401K to build me a 24'x30'. Not sure if we can, I'll find out Monday. Shoulda done it sooner, lol, we lost enough this year to build a 30'x40', lol. I went over and did a couple things last night. Mounted up the tie down points in the bed floor. The rear are mounted through the crossmember. The front just through the floor. I need to make a couple reinforcement plates for the front.
These should be strong enough to pick up the tub. They came off a military trailered generator, probably weighed 1500 or so. I also came up with an option 3 for the moment. PLASTIC, lol. Shoulda done this sooner. duh...

[Chevyman63]

Good luck with the potential shop build. As Kurt said (or wrote), you'll never regret it.

[Yukon Jack]

Yep, I hope that can work out, shops sure make life a bit easier, having more room.

[MrBeast]

Home Depot has a couple of great books on building garages, I would highly recommend picking them up, should cost you 40-50 bucks, they even have plans in em.

[5150]

J, I'd be furious too. I took my father in law and two brother in law's over to see the blazer last Sunday. My father in law slammed the passenger side door. WITH NO RUBBER IN THEM YET!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep, you guessed it it chipped the paint on the top of the bed side where the door shuts. It's about the size of a dime. I didn't know what to say, well I actually did, but couldn't get them out fast enough. Jason was angry as I've ever seen him. He's out of paint so, he cleaned it up best he could, and probably will never be noticed by most people. I'll always see it.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by 5150

J, I'd be furious too. I took my father in law and two brother in law's over to see the blazer last Sunday. My father in law slammed the passenger side door. WITH NO RUBBER IN THEM YET!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep, you guessed it it chipped the paint on the top of the bed side where the door shuts. It's about the size of a dime. I didn't know what to say, well I actually did, but couldn't get them out fast enough. Jason was angry as I've ever seen him. He's out of paint so, he cleaned it up best he could, and probably will never be noticed by most people. I'll always see it.

hard to hold your tongue

[Chevyman63]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

hard to hold your tongue

Ain't it the truth!!

[Bentblazer]

As far as the separate shop, You'll never regret it, I have a 30x40 and planning to add no this spring. The rant well justified, With a black car I just love it when someone rubs their finger down it and says it sure needs washed(killem)

[Bigbore]

Hey Jay I'm kinda new here but nice job! The transfer case looks like a New Process 203 or 205, I would have to go out into the shed and look to see which one is which, I gottem both. But I believe the 205 is gear to gear and 203 is chain driven. I think this transfer case was designed after the dana 300 which is bullet proof, or at least thats what I hear. Either way you have a good case! The only thing most people complain about it the weight, but I like full size trucks so who cares about weight. Just as long as it doesn't break!

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by Bigbore

The only thing most people complain about it the weight

...and the anemic 1.96:1 first gear ratio.

[Big J]

Originally Posted by 5150

J, I'd be furious too. I took my father in law and two brother in law's over to see the blazer last Sunday. My father in law slammed the passenger side door. WITH NO RUBBER IN THEM YET!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep, you guessed it it chipped the paint on the top of the bed side where the door shuts. It's about the size of a dime. I didn't know what to say, well I actually did, but couldn't get them out fast enough. Jason was angry as I've ever seen him. He's out of paint so, he cleaned it up best he could, and probably will never be noticed by most people. I'll always see it.

It never fails, most of the people I know think that because its a truck you have to slam the doors. Even in my late model dodge people slam the doors. Sorry to hear about the damage. Probably wouldn't hurt to go ahead and buy a quart or gallon of paint just incase.

Originally Posted by Bentblazer

As far as the separate shop, You'll never regret it, I have a 30x40 and planning to add no this spring. The rant well justified, With a black car I just love it when someone rubs their finger down it and says it sure needs washed(killem)

I've been thinkin' of going with a different color for that very reason. Talked to the place I got the paint and they said no problem on a exchange. Still not sure what color though.

Originally Posted by Bigbore

Hey Jay I'm kinda new here but nice job! The transfer case looks like a New Process 203 or 205, I would have to go out into the shed and look to see which one is which, I gottem both. But I believe the 205 is gear to gear and 203 is chain driven. I think this transfer case was designed after the dana 300 which is bullet proof, or at least thats what I hear. Either way you have a good case! The only thing most people complain about it the weight, but I like full size trucks so who cares about weight. Just as long as it doesn't break!

Welcome to the board. Yep, I'm runnin' a 205 gear drivin' case. No need to worry about breakage here though. No intentions of beatin' on it.

[Big J]

Well its a no go on the funds so I'm going to make the best of it. Don't get me wrong I'm extremely thankful for the space and its been fun. Just wish everyone would keep their dirty hands to themselves, lol. I'm going to get back after it this weekend.
sand sand sand----sand sand sand-----sanding all the day
Oh what fun it is to sand-------have a wonderful sanding day-----HEY! dashing through the dust------making metal nice-----oh what fun it is to sand, choking all the night----Oh sand sand sand------etc. and so on. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

[Bentblazer]

Sorry about the funding but you still have a place to do it all. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas

[Chevyman63]

Originally Posted by Big J

sand sand sand----sand sand sand-----sanding all the day
Oh what fun it is to sand-------have a wonderful sanding day-----HEY! dashing through the dust------making metal nice-----oh what fun it is to sand, choking all the night----Oh sand sand sand------etc. and so on. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

And Merry Christmas to you as well sir!

[Big J]

Hey GREAT NEWS! I found out today that I've over stayed my welcome. So I'm going to move my tools, mig, air compressor, Blazer, whatnots, lol, over to my old hang out. Over to the inlaws is a nice big garage we turned into a apartment thing, lol, several years ago. Down came the rollup door and up went a wall. So now, down comes the wall and up goes a door.... They don't use if for anything, not even storage and invited me to use it. So its mine until I'm done. Its gonna be a JOB moving everything over. Wish me luck.

On a nicer note, check out the sweet Thunderbolt One model my favorite aunt and uncle got me for Christmas!

[Ron 586]

Hey J, hate to hear that you have to take time out of the build to relocate. Hope not a lot of ill will comes out of it. Good luck my friend.

[Big J]

Originally Posted by Ron 586

Hey J, hate to hear that you have to take time out of the build to relocate. Hope not a lot of ill will comes out of it. Good luck my friend.

Nope, no ills.... Its been a fun ride. Just hope I can get it done by July!

[Chevyman63]

That's awesome! Congrats on the new space.

And that model is very cool also.

[Big J]

I started cutting, packing, bolting, cleaning, loading, tossing, cussing, moving, unloading, on Saturday afternoon. As of right now all I have left are some parts upstairs, air compressor, and engine crain. I'll soon be back to sanding! Heres some pics.