198Plus build

[ruffrida2005]

Can I slap you on the forhead and say "should of had a V8".

[198plus]

Alan here's the pics.........

[Alan's Classic]

Dang Ronnie that's a mess. What's that last pic of?

[198plus]

Does that mean it cost me more.......lol.........It is what it is

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Dang Ronnie that's a mess. What's that last pic of?

[ruffrida2005]

That's not your rockers is it Ronnie?

[198plus]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

That's not your rockers is it Ronnie?

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

That's not your rockers is it Ronnie?

What's left of them.

[198plus]

LOL..........as I'm spitting my drink everywhere

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

What's left of them.

[daverod]

wow you really do like wasting money.I'm impressed

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 198plus

Not going to use them, I sold them...... I'm only 800 plus in the hole now, not counting having to replace the rockers they screwed up and plus buy new doors..........Did someone say stupid.........

You did. J/K

Looks like I will be back in the saddle again once Ronnie brings his cab to me. Ronnie I put yours and Shannon's build in my signature.

[ruffrida2005]

Well in that case, you better go to the gas station and get a bunch of Big Red bubble gun and start chewing to hide that weld.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

I see its come full circle good deal...

[ruffrida2005]

good deal that you will get it done right finally.

[198plus]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

good deal that you will get it done right finally.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Wow Is all I can say those patch areas make me look like a damn good body man thats for sure...

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Strodder

It's amazing how hard they work to patch things up, instead of doing it right the first time. It's actually easier to do it the right way.

Originally Posted by daverod

Good ,your not done yet. I went away for the weekend and I was worrieed that you would be done with everything by the time I got back. I have a set of rockers I need to put on my 64. This winters project. Or the winter after that.

Ronnie wishes I was that fast. LOL

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Wow Is all I can say those patch areas make me look like a damn good body man thats for sure...

That goes for me as well.

I didn't have much time today. It figures I get some work at home then we get really busy at work. It's all good. Throw piano lessons in with a sick wife= no extra time today.

I did go out at ponder some. I had originally thought of letting the sand blaster discover what else is in the A post patch work, but decided to remove the rest of the boogered up patch work so the blaster can get to everything. I will also cut off a portion of the inner rocker at the cab supports so the blaster can access the inside of the cab supports some. Before doing so I will add a little more (not much) bracing for insurance.

I explained to Ronnie that the only way to eliminate all of the rust is to bust ALL of the panels apart clean and treat and weld them all back together. But with mig welding corrosion can form at the welds even when using weld thru primer. Or I guess a person could have it dipped.

I will also be taking some measurments for comparison when I go back with the replacement panels. The main measurment I'm concerned about is the drip rail down to the bottom of the inner rocker. His inners are original, so it should be a good referrence point. That has given me the most trouble in the past. Maybe it will save some time. I will take some pics of the measurements the next time I work on it.

For you body guys out there what would be an estimate of time to replace the inner rocker front to back with a portion of the floor. I'm having him order the full inner with about 2" of the floor (one piece), toe kick, dog leg, rear pillar section, outer rocker, and cab corner on one side? I gave him a number and he screamed like a girl J/K I never kept track of the time I had in mine. I based my number off of Shannon's cab. The estimated time is to get it ready to wipe. I'm not going to divuldge my quote just yet. I don't want it to be biased. I think I'm too low and will fill bad if I go over it. But, it is what it is.

I also gave him a price to replace the inner/outer portions of the bottom of the doors.

[198plus]

Dang I had a good day today, finally got the bleeding to stop....... Thanks for not posting any pictures on Monday.......

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Ronnie wishes I was that fast. LOL



That goes for me as well.

I didn't have much time today. It figures I get some work at home then we get really busy at work. It's all good. Throw piano lessons in with a sick wife= no extra time today.

I did go out at ponder some. I had originally thought of letting the sand blaster discover what else is in the A post patch work, but decided to remove the rest of the boogered up patch work so the blaster can get to everything. I will also cut off a portion of the inner rocker at the cab supports so the blaster can access the inside of the cab supports some. Before doing so I will add a little more (not much) bracing for insurance.

I explained to Ronnie that the only way to eliminate all of the rust is to bust ALL of the panels apart clean and treat and weld them all back together. But with mig welding corrosion can form at the welds even when using weld thru primer. Or I guess a person could have it dipped.

I will also be taking some measurments for comparison when I go back with the replacement panels. The main measurment I'm concerned about is the drip rail down to the bottom of the inner rocker. His inners are original, so it should be a good referrence point. That has given me the most trouble in the past. Maybe it will save some time. I will take some pics of the measurements the next time I work on it.

For you body guys out there what would be an estimate of time to replace the inner rocker front to back with a portion of the floor. I'm having him order the full inner with about 2" of the floor (one piece), toe kick, dog leg, rear pillar section, outer rocker, and cab corner on one side? I gave him a number and he screamed like a girl J/K I never kept track of the time I had in mine. I based my number off of Shannon's cab. The estimated time is to get it ready to wipe. I'm not going to divuldge my quote just yet. I don't want it to be biased. I think I'm too low and will fill bad if I go over it. But, it is what it is.

I also gave him a price to replace the inner/outer portions of the bottom of the doors.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 198plus

Dang I had a good day today, finally got the bleeding to stop....... Thanks for not posting any pictures on Monday.......

I didn't think your old ticker could take much more, so I gave you a day to rest.

[Alan's Classic]

To clear things up some, my guesstimate starts once everything is apart and cleaned up. This is a special needs case.

[Jonboy]

Realistically, I would guess 20-25 hours per side. Our door rate is $44 per hour, so that's $880-1100.

That being said, everyone here would be crying their eyes out to actually have to do it.

[Strodder]

Wait a minute!!! You think I'll be cheaper. $800 is a good price. That is if he does a good job.

[198plus]

Still haven't named my new company yet. I'm going crazy trying to come up with a name for it, I want something different.......Suggestions would be great.

Bouncing this around in my head a little

[Strodder]

What does 198 stand for???

[198plus]

Well when I bought this.......



Top in speed was rated at 198 from the factory but after a few add owns and a dyno tune I thought 198plus would be a good user name. Since alot of people know me by 198plus.

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StreetFire

Originally Posted by Strodder

What does 198 stand for???

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Realistically, I would guess 20-25 hours per side. Our door rate is $44 per hour, so that's $880-1100.

That being said, everyone here would be crying their eyes out to actually have to do it.

I quoted him 20. I asked Shannon how much time we had in his so far and guess 30-40 hrs. 20 hours really isn't enough time. Especially now that I have discovered more that is wrong.

Continued from before:

Left cab corner



Here are some referrence pics for later

This is where I measured from.



Front of inner rocker straight down from the rain rail at the top of the A post



Top of rain rail to bottom of the rear inner rocker. Both measurements are the same side to side.



Rear brace I put in to prevent any height changes.



3.0 hrs today.