198Plus build

[ruffrida2005]

Ronnie looks like those brakes need to be cleaned and greased.

[198plus]

Yea, I know they are pretty aren't they.......

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Ronnie looks like those brakes need to be cleaned and greased.

[Alan's Classic]

Got the A post gutters removed and the seam sealer removed around the top of the door area so the blaster can do a better job. I'm glad I removed them.







I told Ronnie the brass in this joint is not factory. To my knowledge they didn't use brass back then. Y'all correct me if I'm wrong. I told him the shop that did the floor work could have done it. What do you wnat to do with this Ronnie? It could open a can of worms?

[Strodder]

Mine looked like that too. I'm leaving them off for that clean shaved look.

[Alan's Classic]

What a wasted day today. Some how the info of what was needing blasted and the condition of the parts didn't get to the worker. Long story short is the cab got 1/3 blasted and that was it. Due to the fact that he didn't bring enough media with him. I'm aggrevated due to the fact that nothing got accomplished and today was a great day to work out in the shop. That's what happens when I'm not in charge of the situation. I'll get off the soap box now. Here is what got done and what was found so far.









Looking at the brass on the rt side of the dash





More brass, it was scattered around in different locations.



Found more floor patch work just to the inside of the inner rocker.



Supplies the guy brought with him, just for the record.



The parts he brought so far for the record. The inner rockers was not what I ordered. I specified the complete inners. What's here 2 outer and 2 inner rockers, 2 kick panels, 1 cab corner, 2 A post dog legs.

[ruffrida2005]

was he using a soda blaster or a sand blaster spraying it. And also how does that epoxy primer compare to others like DP90

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

was he using a soda blaster or a sand blaster spraying it. And also how does that epoxy primer compare to others like DP90

I can't say for sure, but I think it was a soda machine. I also can't say anything about the epoxy primer in the pic. It came from Ronnie's paint supplier. I don't have any experience with this product, and have never heard of it.
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[Captainfab]

I'm sure you're aware of this Alan, but for the others reading this. It would be a good ides to contact the manufacturer of the epoxy primer to see if they will approve their produst for application over a soda blasted surface. Several paint companies will not guarantee their product when applied to a soda blasted surface. PPG is one of them.

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I can't say for sure, but I think it was a soda machine. I also can't say anything about the epoxy primer in the pic. It came from Ronnie's paint supplier. I don't have any experience with this product, and have never heard of it.
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[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Thanks for nothing Alan. HAHA JK

You didn't want me to lie now did you?

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'm sure you're aware of this Alan, but for the others reading this. It would be a good ides to contact the manufacturer of the epoxy primer to see if they will approve their produst for application over a soda blasted surface. Several paint companies will not guarantee their product when applied to a soda blasted surface. PPG is one of them.

Your right Capt. This epoxy can't be used on soda blasted parts unless it is cleaned and neutralized. Ronnie is picking the cab up soon to get it sand blasted.

I need item 6 in this pic. I got a plain inner rocker patch pictured below. I'm sure you can find it cheaper, just using this pic as a referrence.



This is what the wrong part looks like on the truck.

[padresag]

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/6072.html actual page nbr 69
pt # 60-094121 & 22 @ $57.00 ea.
they do look much superior to the old setup
ron

[ruffrida2005]

Thanks for nothing Alan. HAHA JK

Ronnie I sent you a PM last week about some guy wanting some of your parts on the other forum. Just wondering if you got it.

[ConnDemned]

In the third pic the cab still looks painted? But the vin plate is nice and clean, but a little bent up like they did indeed remove it. The more I read about this thread/ build the more like a damn soap opera it becomes ( anything that can go wrong has/will go wrong) sorry to read the latest, hopefully you guys can get it all fixed and enjoy this truck.
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[Captainfab]

Yes it does appear that the VIN tag has been removed at one time. Although that doesn't necessarily mean that the cab was swapped.

Man that is some nasty looking stuff coming off your roof Alan.

[Alan's Classic]

Well, it looks like this build has come to an end. Ronnie came over last night and picked his cab up. Due to the recent discoveries with the cab, Ronnie is pretty sure the cab got swapped. He remembers the condition of it when his dad still owned it. Ronnie said the truck didn't have much cancer due to being parked under a shed when his grandfather owned it. I feel sorry for Ronnie, if the cab did indeed get swapped.

[198plus]

I just want to thank you Alan for all you have done for me........

One thing I did gain from all my bad experiences with this truck is priceless.....

A new friend, again thanks Alan

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Well, it looks like this build has come to an end. Ronnie came over last night and picked his cab up. Due to the recent discoveries with the cab, Ronnie is pretty sure the cab got swapped. He remembers the condition of it when his dad still owned it. Ronnie said the truck didn't have much cancer due to being parked under a shed when his grandfather owned it. I feel sorry for Ronnie, if the cab did indeed get swapped.

[Strodder]

Awh, I now pronounce you both "Friends" But then again aren't we all.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

What a total bummer Id sure like to see ronnie get it together though right cab or not..

[padresag]

that is not good. is there no way for recourse, or has he just given up. It seems as if it wasn't for bad luck Ronnie wouldn't have any luck at all
Perhaps time for Guido to give those fellows a vist
ron

[65Custom]

JMHO, I think at this point and after all the work that has gone into it I would just keep moving forward as long as the VIN is matching to your title and frame.

I agree with the others I sure would like to see him finish this one it will have some good stories behind it once it is finished.

[Strodder]

Ronnie needs to come out here and look for another cab, or look on E-Bay. He can be on vacation and do some shopping. There's deals around. I'll keep my eye out. Next June I'm trailering my bike to Kansas on my car trailer. I'll have room for a cab if Ronnie finds one out here. He can meet me. Better than going all the way to So Cal.

[198plus]

Next June..............With my luck I want make it that long, I already have one foot in the grave and another one on a banana peel......Lmao

Thanks for the offer anyway

Originally Posted by Strodder

Ronnie needs to come out here and look for another cab, or look on E-Bay. He can be on vacation and do some shopping. There's deals around. I'll keep my eye out. Next June I'm trailering my bike to Kansas on my car trailer. I'll have room for a cab if Ronnie finds one out here. He can meet me. Better than going all the way to So Cal.

[ConnDemned]

Sure hope you decide to build this truck. Even if its not the correct cab, maybe build it in your dads memory (forgive me if I am wrong, but wasn't this his truck?) I know it's not the same but think what he'd do in your situation.
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[jonzcustomshop]

ronnie-
something you might look into.
if your vin plate was swapped to another cab, there should be paint under the vin plate.

gm riveted them on after paint.

if there is primer, or any other color paint under there besides the original color of your dads truck you might be able to prove that it was not your cab, and at most, if anything put a negative spotlight on the body shop you suspect did the swap, if they did it on yours, they probably do it often, and it would be nice to see them go down, even if you can't get your dads truck back.

I would let the authorities know and have one present when you remove the tag, to cover you self..

might be more trouble than it is worth, I guess it dependes on how pissed you are

[Strodder]

Go get them Ronnie.

[Captainfab]

I've been thinking the same thing. I would go after the suspects.......

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

ronnie-
something you might look into.
if your vin plate was swapped to another cab, there should be paint under the vin plate.

gm riveted them on after paint.

if there is primer, or any other color paint under there besides the original color of your dads truck you might be able to prove that it was not your cab, and at most, if anything put a negative spotlight on the body shop you suspect did the swap, if they did it on yours, they probably do it often, and it would be nice to see them go down, even if you can't get your dads truck back.

I would let the authorities know and have one present when you remove the tag, to cover you self..

might be more trouble than it is worth, I guess it dependes on how pissed you are