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12-09-2009, 11:08 PM | #1 |
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Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project
Trying to get some parts ordered and other sold (and finding time to ship them) has been an issue lately. Haven't been over to the truck in a while to work but plan on attacking it again next week hopefully with some final suspension parts.
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12-10-2009, 01:08 PM | #2 |
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I got by for an hour or so to do some grinding on the firewall and driprails and they are coming out great. Took pictures but my camera is over at my brother in law's where we're remodeling his basement after a flood. Will be going there this evening so I'll upload those pics tonight.
Jason of Pop's Chop Shop just sent me a few pics of more firewall progress
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12-10-2009, 01:16 PM | #3 |
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looking good jonathan!
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12-10-2009, 05:44 PM | #4 |
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looks awesome jonathan! keep the pics coming!
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12-11-2009, 04:30 AM | #5 |
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Looking really good!..
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12-12-2009, 01:49 PM | #6 |
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It wasn't a kit actually, it's the rear brake bracket from captainfab on here (find them in the vendor classifieds here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375640)
The rotors are HD 12" that were crossdrilled. I'm not sure on the calipers...I'm checking with the PO to find out what application they are for. They don't have an E-brake but I didn't want them anyways for a cleaner look on the caliper and under the truck.
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12-12-2009, 03:12 PM | #7 |
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Are you attempting to keep track of some of these long labour hours? Alot of folks would be surprised at how long things take to do. I'd like to pick up another truck to modify with alot of these procedures I see done in this and other threads. Where I live; I've never seen another 2wd Blazer so I'm not doing anything un-reversible to it. Anyways, looking sweet so far-nice work!
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12-12-2009, 04:10 PM | #8 | |
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Also, a good portion of those hours have been finding deals and reselling parts locally. There is NO WAY I could build a truck this nice without doing that. The money I have made from that has paid for the Accuair suspension, the fab work being done, all the sheetmetal, all the brake/suspension parts,..basically it has paid for everything and I still am ahead at this point. The only real expense at this point has been the initial cost of the truck. Everything else has been paid for by the parts sales. I have a few more parts to sell but a LOT more to buy/pay including paint and final body work and now the wood bed items. So I will have a good amount into the truck when all is said and done, but not nearly as much as I would if I hadn't traded/bought/sold parts.
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12-12-2009, 04:15 PM | #9 |
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For those interested, I did a spreadsheet and put the retail cost in on all the parts going on the truck, then added in paint supplies and materials used (sanding discs, wire wheels, etc.....not tools)
Are you ready for this...... Total retail PARTS ONLY NO LABOR $39,075
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12-12-2009, 07:51 PM | #11 |
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Amazing, isn't it? I'm shocked how quickly the cost of parts add up, especially on a truck that is going to be as nice as yours when it is finished.
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12-13-2009, 01:33 AM | #12 | |
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If I paid a large shop to do all the work I'm sure the labor alone would be 30-40K EASILY. Think about it, between Jason and me, we'll have over 600 hours into the truck. Say a shop charges 60/hr (on the conservative side) That's 36,000 in Labor! Add that to the 39K and you have a 75,000 truck
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12-12-2009, 04:21 PM | #13 |
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Just to be clear, that figure includes all the parts that are on the truck/going on the truck and also includes things not even purchased (because I haven't found a good enough deal yet )
including vintage air, paint, rims/tires, custom gauges, custom center console, wood bed components, etc... I'm guessing it will go up by another 1000 or so when I get everything done as I find little things I forgot to add in. I've been keeping decent track of my receipts and costs but I know I've forgotten some of the things.
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12-13-2009, 01:37 AM | #14 |
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That being said, you can put together a really nice truck for around 10K if you do all of the work yourself and find good deals on the parts.
As I mentioned, I won't have NEAR the retail amount listed for the project. I couldn't come up with that much cash anyways. For instance, the air ride components add up to around 2500. I will have around 1000 total and I've even made some money selling air ride parts I got with a package deal. Other deals have been even better. Retail is 40K. What I'm paying is not
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12-13-2009, 02:35 AM | #15 |
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Maybe some board members will read this and not bash the next guy, that's asking $15k-$20k for a truck that he has for sale.
Keep up the great work on your build.
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12-13-2009, 02:50 AM | #16 |
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Thanks. Hopefully it will also help people put a realistic budget together.
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12-13-2009, 02:53 AM | #17 |
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Well, these pictures are from a few days ago but just got them uploaded so you can see the progress on the driprail and firewall grinding. Still more to do but getting there....
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12-13-2009, 02:55 AM | #18 |
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And here is the driprail progress....
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12-13-2009, 02:57 AM | #19 |
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Jason is going to tig where the welds had to be ground down and left a small gap. Don't want to just use filler. We're going to do this right!
Also, here are pictures from tonight of the firewall. A little better than the other ones. He did clean up and rust convert/seal up the wiring gutter area before closing it up. Forgot to mention that last time.
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12-13-2009, 03:01 AM | #20 |
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Looking real good man. Subscribed!
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The firewall and roof is really looking good. You are a way ahead of me on our firewall smoothing. I know how time consuming it is to weld and grind all that sheetmetal. You were right about the 22 gauge being on the thin side. It is easy to burn holes in if your not careful. I think when I do the angle on ours I will get some a little thicker to make go a bit quicker. Do you know what you used to seal/convert the wire gutter? thanks, Keep it up!
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12-13-2009, 08:10 PM | #23 |
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Here's a photoshop Skorp just did. I appreciate his work as it gives me some more inspiration to get to work!
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I like! I like!
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Man, Jonathan, that thing is NICE! And the retail price... Holy COW! I have about $35.00 in mine so far, guess that is why it is still sitting, crying for help!! Keep it up! The photoshop pic looks killer! Nice inspiration!
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