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VA72C10 · 12-09-2009, 11:08 PM

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.

VA72C10 · 12-10-2009, 01:08 PM

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

my67chevytruck · 12-10-2009, 01:16 PM

looking good jonathan!

sourkraut · 12-10-2009, 05:44 PM

looks awesome jonathan! keep the pics coming!

*Puropedo* · 12-11-2009, 04:30 AM

Looking really good!..

VA72C10 · 12-12-2009, 01:49 PM

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.

PHAT TONY · 12-12-2009, 03:12 PM

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!

VA72C10 · 12-12-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

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!

I'm trying to keep track. Actually just talking with Jason about that the other day. I have a good record of what days I worked on this thread and will go back and add up where I am so far on hours ( I think around 150-175 so far). Jason keeps track of all of his hours and has them written down so I'll know those exactly. The one thing that won't be measured is the COUNTLESS hours I've spent here, online, and buying/selling/delivering/picking up parts. I spend AT LEAST 1-2 Hours a day doing that and some days much more. So in the 18 months I've owned the truck I have probably 1000 hours in planning and buying/selling parts. That's a lot of time but I have learned SO much and gained so many ideas I've been able to use/modify to use on this truck.
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.

VA72C10 · 12-12-2009, 04:15 PM

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

mcbassin · 12-12-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

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

Surely, you jest?! That is quite a chunk! Man, I am trying to get our 69 on the road for under 10K....wow! I am floored

.....where are you at with labor? $50K?

brn agn · 12-12-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Total retail PARTS ONLY NO LABOR

$39,075

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.

VA72C10 · 12-13-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

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.

It really is amazing and shows how people have $50,000+ in their trucks

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Surely, you jest?! That is quite a chunk! Man, I am trying to get our 69 on the road for under 10K....wow! I am floored

.....where are you at with labor? $50K?

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

VA72C10 · 12-12-2009, 04:21 PM

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.

VA72C10 · 12-13-2009, 01:37 AM

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

**lolife99** · 12-13-2009, 02:35 AM

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.

VA72C10 · 12-13-2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

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.

Thanks. Hopefully it will also help people put a realistic budget together.

VA72C10 · 12-13-2009, 02:53 AM

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....

VA72C10 · 12-13-2009, 02:55 AM

And here is the driprail progress....

VA72C10 · 12-13-2009, 02:57 AM

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.

**wancosc356** · 12-13-2009, 03:01 AM

Looking real good man. Subscribed!

VA72C10 · 12-13-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

Looking real good man. Subscribed!

Thanks!

mcbassin · 12-13-2009, 11:04 AM

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!

VA72C10 · 12-13-2009, 08:10 PM

Here's a photoshop Skorp just did. I appreciate his work as it gives me some more inspiration to get to work!

**wancosc356** · 12-13-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Here's a photoshop Skorp just did. I appreciate his work as it gives me some more inspiration to get to work!

I like! I like!

0331grunt · 12-14-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Here's a photoshop Skorp just did. I appreciate his work as it gives me some more inspiration to get to work!

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!

12-09-2009, 11:08 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	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. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-10-2009, 01:08 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project 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 __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-10-2009, 01:16 PM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project looking good jonathan! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-10-2009, 05:44 PM	#4
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project looks awesome jonathan! keep the pics coming! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

12-11-2009, 04:30 AM	#5
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Looking really good!..

12-12-2009, 01:49 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project 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. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 12-12-2009 at 01:53 PM.

12-12-2009, 03:12 PM	#7
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project 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! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

12-12-2009, 04:15 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project 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 __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-12-2009, 04:21 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project 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. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-13-2009, 01:37 AM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project 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 __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-13-2009, 02:35 AM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project 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. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-13-2009 at 02:38 AM.

12-13-2009, 02:53 AM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project 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.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-13-2009, 02:55 AM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project And here is the driprail progress.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-13-2009, 02:57 AM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project 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. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-13-2009, 03:01 AM	#20
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12-13-2009, 11:04 AM	#22
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project 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! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-13-2009, 08:10 PM	#23
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Here's a photoshop Skorp just did. I appreciate his work as it gives me some more inspiration to get to work! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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