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wwotr · 02-19-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoof

IMHO, money or no money, stop the rust on the rocker but leave it be. You won't see it and the rocker remains oem and unmolested. Good call.
Great to be you right now! Have fun.
When the light hits the paint edges and the metallic comes out...( I'm too old to say this ) Sick, sick sick.

Thanks Spoof.
That means a lot to me.

Spoof · 02-19-2011, 07:49 PM

Since you're probably wondering if you're ever going to get a chance to drive your truck again, or wondering if you'll be happy with the results...we'll three months ago my truck was very similar to yours, now I'm almost finished, just the three R's. Rims, rubber and radio (actually stereo but radio works better)

VA72C10 · 02-19-2011, 08:01 PM

Looking good!!!

VA72C10 · 02-19-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoof

Since you're probably wondering if you're ever going to get a chance to drive your truck again, or wondering if you'll be happy with the results...we'll three months ago my truck was very similar to yours, now I'm almost finished, just the three R's. Rims, rubber and radio (actually stereo but radio works better)

Awesome!

**Boog** · 02-19-2011, 08:54 PM

Keepin it real Roger. I like it.

wwotr · 02-19-2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoof

Since you're probably wondering if you're ever going to get a chance to drive your truck again, or wondering if you'll be happy with the results...we'll three months ago my truck was very similar to yours, now I'm almost finished, just the three R's. Rims, rubber and radio (actually stereo but radio works better)

I know all to well about that.
The Body work that was "to be finished in 3-4 Weeks", ended up being 3 months and $1500.00 extra.
This Interior paint was "supposed to be" 2 Weeks, and it's going on 6.

treveiger · 02-20-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wwotr

Yes the passenger Rocker had Rust holes (on the upright portion).
It would have cost me extra $$ to have it repaired.
That would have put EVERYTHING on hold.
I had them sand it and use some POR 15 in it.
The Sill/Carpet plate will go over it.
After 2 years of waiting, I had to prioritize.
It was already in the shop and stripped, when they found it.
My budget was that tight, so I told them to just "stop it in it's tracks".
I knoiw that others here would not have done it the way I did,
but that's what makes the world go round.
I am a happy camper!

O i woulda done the same thing, theres always going to be a little rust on the truck you cant stop it and its barely noticable and not like its on the drip rail above the window or something. Better to be able to drive it this summer than wait for longer and miss out on driving it right

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wwotr · 02-21-2011, 09:12 PM

More progress..........
Today they were buffing out the paint and working on the Doors.
Steering Column is coming along nicely too!

VA72C10 · 02-21-2011, 09:39 PM

Nice!!!

wwotr · 02-23-2011, 12:22 AM

.........and more TODAY!
Both doors are hung, wing windows/Glass instaled, new felts.

VA72C10 · 02-23-2011, 12:36 AM

Nice! moving right along!!!

JPCY72 · 02-23-2011, 01:54 AM

Holy moly, WWOTR Thats a very good friend of mines shop "Dan" is like a second dad to me.. I was in there the other day with my truck and saw yours where that ford was parked and was like whos's it this... im stealing the short bed... well since your in the desert we gotta meet man. Nice truck by the way! -Steve

wwotr · 02-23-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JPCY72

Holy moly, WWOTR Thats a very good friend of mines shop "Dan" is like a second dad to me.. I was in there the other day with my truck and saw yours where that ford was parked and was like whos's it this... im stealing the short bed... well since your in the desert we gotta meet man. Nice truck by the way! -Steve

Steve,
Dan IS da Man.
Everyone at the shop is so nice, easy to get along with, and professionasl.
We will definatly hook up, as soon as I get this beast, outta there!

Roger
(WWOTR)

JPCY72 · 02-23-2011, 02:09 AM

Sounds good. ya hes a pretty cool dude. we are working on my truck (as money permits) eventually it will be show quality. I have a 4x4 so I have a little different path but its still a 72 and its a gm truck so that's all I care about.
I remember when we worked outa his garage in indio! good times...

wwotr · 02-23-2011, 09:43 PM

4 Hours on the wiring yesterday, need new Signal/Highbeam LED's for the Dash,
Dash Pad needs to be Fiberglassed underneath and re-attached.
Carpet is in, Door Panels going on tomorrow, should be ready by Friday or possibly next Monday!!!

Heres some more pics from to9day.....

treveiger · 02-23-2011, 10:31 PM

This may be a stupid question but why exactly do you buff the paint right after?
Looks great by the way!!!

wwotr · 02-23-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by treveiger

This may be a stupid question but why exactly do you buff the paint right after?
Looks great by the way!!!

Have no idea.
I'm not a Body Man.
All I know is thatr he had a "Wheel" and was puting some kind of compound/paste on.
Maybe MY verbiage of "Buffing" was wrong.

wwotr · 02-25-2011, 07:19 PM

Todays Progress:
Seat Belts Installed, Door Panels, Window/Crank Handles.....

67shortie · 02-25-2011, 09:11 PM

Impressive!

I like it, keep the pictures coming, nice work

treveiger · 02-26-2011, 03:35 PM

Thats coming along really good, im really liking the silver in the cab, everything matches nice!!!

Newtz67 · 02-26-2011, 04:22 PM

That is beautiful indeed, lookin great! I know you body guys won't like me for this, but when I had my truck painted (2 weeks turned into 2 mo.) I made the owner rent me a car after the 2 weeks were up.

wwotr · 02-26-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

That is beautiful indeed, lookin great! I know you body guys won't like me for this, but when I had my truck painted (2 weeks turned into 2 mo.) I made the owner rent me a car after the 2 weeks were up.

When my Body Guys did the Exterior Body Work, (another shop up in Nor Cal), they said 4 weeks, which turned in to 2 1/2 Months and $1500.00 MORE.
That was OK though because it was from November through January in the dead of Winter and I couldn't drive it anyway.

THIS Interior Paint was quoted at 2 weeks.
I took it in January 10th (you do the Math)

But thats OK. These guys doing the work are true professionals with "attention to detail".
It has now been just about 7 weeks.
I can't tell you how PLEASED I am with the work that has been done.
Hopefully it will be done next week!

pat 70/71 · 02-26-2011, 05:32 PM

From where it was to where it is took a lot of work! looks great! have fun with your new toy! cheers, Pat

wwotr · 02-28-2011, 11:18 PM

Cross your Fingers.......
They tell me it "SHOULD" be ready to pick-up by tomorrow afternoon!!!

Just a couple more bolts and a Wash!!!

Sonicman · 02-28-2011, 11:39 PM

Man I'm so excited and can't imagine how you must be feeling. Bet you can't sleep tonight.
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02-19-2011, 07:49 PM	#52
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02-19-2011, 08:54 PM	#55
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Finally!!! Keepin it real Roger. I like it. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-21-2011, 09:12 PM	#58
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Finally!!! More progress.......... Today they were buffing out the paint and working on the Doors. Steering Column is coming along nicely too! Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

02-21-2011, 09:39 PM	#59
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02-23-2011, 12:22 AM	#60
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Finally!!! .........and more TODAY! Both doors are hung, wing windows/Glass instaled, new felts. Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

02-23-2011, 12:36 AM	#61
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Finally!!! Nice! moving right along!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-23-2011, 01:54 AM	#62
JPCY72 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Morongo Valley Posts: 130	Re: Finally!!! Holy moly, WWOTR Thats a very good friend of mines shop "Dan" is like a second dad to me.. I was in there the other day with my truck and saw yours where that ford was parked and was like whos's it this... im stealing the short bed... well since your in the desert we gotta meet man. Nice truck by the way! -Steve

02-23-2011, 02:09 AM	#64
JPCY72 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Morongo Valley Posts: 130	Re: Finally!!! Sounds good. ya hes a pretty cool dude. we are working on my truck (as money permits) eventually it will be show quality. I have a 4x4 so I have a little different path but its still a 72 and its a gm truck so that's all I care about. I remember when we worked outa his garage in indio! good times...

02-23-2011, 09:43 PM	#65
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Finally!!! 4 Hours on the wiring yesterday, need new Signal/Highbeam LED's for the Dash, Dash Pad needs to be Fiberglassed underneath and re-attached. Carpet is in, Door Panels going on tomorrow, should be ready by Friday or possibly next Monday!!! Heres some more pics from to9day..... Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE" Last edited by wwotr; 02-23-2011 at 09:43 PM.

02-23-2011, 10:31 PM	#66
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Finally!!! This may be a stupid question but why exactly do you buff the paint right after? Looks great by the way!!! __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

02-25-2011, 07:19 PM	#68
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Finally!!! Todays Progress: Seat Belts Installed, Door Panels, Window/Crank Handles..... Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE" Last edited by wwotr; 02-25-2011 at 07:21 PM.

02-25-2011, 09:11 PM	#69
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Finally!!! Impressive! I like it, keep the pictures coming, nice work __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

02-26-2011, 03:35 PM	#70
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Finally!!! Thats coming along really good, im really liking the silver in the cab, everything matches nice!!! __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

02-26-2011, 04:22 PM	#71
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Finally!!! That is beautiful indeed, lookin great! I know you body guys won't like me for this, but when I had my truck painted (2 weeks turned into 2 mo.) I made the owner rent me a car after the 2 weeks were up. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac



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02-26-2011, 05:32 PM	#73
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Finally!!! From where it was to where it is took a lot of work! looks great! have fun with your new toy! cheers, Pat

02-28-2011, 11:18 PM	#74
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Finally!!! Cross your Fingers....... They tell me it "SHOULD" be ready to pick-up by tomorrow afternoon!!! Just a couple more bolts and a Wash!!! Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

02-28-2011, 11:39 PM	#75
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