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Strodder · 06-19-2009, 10:30 AM

It all takes me way to long. That's why I made my living as a mechanic. I always beat flat rate. With body work I couldn't. But when I see some of the so called professionals work, I do pretty good. But still takes me too long.

aggie91 · 06-19-2009, 10:53 AM

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Alan, At this point are you just "spot wiping" trouble areas or are you going over the whole fender again? I do notice a high spot or two, do you just tap them down and wipe over that area?

Looks like to deleted to much of the quote, the image is the last one the Left Rear Fender...

**Palf70Step** · 06-19-2009, 04:31 PM

Don't know how I missed it till now, but this looks like another super interesting build to watch. Nice work so far!!

MacAttack · 06-19-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Don't know how I missed it till now, but this looks like another super interesting build to watch.

Waaaaaa?

Alan's Classic · 06-19-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

I've got about 5 hours in one bedside. All I did was strip it with a flipper disk ( still needs work). I welded up the rear seam and ground it down, welded my stake pockets stut, welded up holes from molding and welded some patched where the bumper was hitting. Used my stinger to pull some dents and hammered on edges around the bottom to straighten thing out alittle. I have'nt even got to putting any filler on. Now that you got me thinking about it I'll see how much time I can put into it today.

I'll be waiting for your answer.

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Originally Posted by Strodder

It all takes me way to long. That's why I made my living as a mechanic. I always beat flat rate. With body work I couldn't. But when I see some of the so called professionals work, I do pretty good. But still takes me too long.

I prefer bodywork over bending wrenches. I have more patience with bodywork.

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Alan, At this point are you just "spot wiping" trouble areas or are you going over the whole fender again? I do notice a high spot or two, do you just tap them down and wipe over that area?

Looks like to deleted to much of the quote, the image is the last one the Left Rear Fender...

With smaller areas I like to wipe the complete area, but with a panel this big It will be spot wiped. Just have to take time blocking so the surrounding areas aren't cut into. The highs will be lightly tapped down. Some of the ones you see are minor and will prime out.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Don't know how I missed it till now, but this looks like another super interesting build to watch. Nice work so far!!

I miss new threads all of the time. Stay tuned, you might be right.

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Waaaaaa?

Took the night off to catch lightning bugs and frogs with my girls. So there is no +++'s going on.

Strodder · 06-20-2009, 08:45 AM

I have the patience for body work. It just takes me too long. I want it to come out perfect. To me it's like sculpture. It's an Art. You can't rush Art.

Who the hell is Art?. Art who?

mbgmike · 06-20-2009, 09:28 AM

Looks like you are on the right track now. You don't know how PO'd i get when I hear about shops ripping people off. Its hard enough to stay in business and then have companies doing shoddy work and thieves to boot. We have plenty of them in the Houston area to. I've heard this kind of stuff for years now. You generally get what you pay for however sometimes this kind of crap happens. That door looks like it was someones first attempt at welding and I would have fired the person that did that. That was not a body shop it went to.

mbgmike · 06-20-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I have the patience for body work. It just takes me too long. I want it to come out perfect. To me it's like sculpture. It's an Art. You can't rush Art.

Who the hell is Art?. Art who?

Thats the problem I had and had for years. They told me my problem was that I would stop and stare and admire my work too long. You just have to learn to do it right and go on to the next step and keep going. I still have the problem but have gotten better at it

You can't waste time.

scotts62 · 06-20-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Now you say that after I've almost got one ready for primer.

Well yours are almost done and i haven't started on mine yet, fair trade right??

Looking good!

**Palf70Step** · 06-20-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I have the patience for body work. It just takes me too long. I want it to come out perfect. To me it's like sculpture. It's an Art. You can't rush Art.

Who the hell is Art?. Art who?

I hear you. Mine must be art as long as I am taking.

Alan's Classic · 06-20-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I have the patience for body work. It just takes me too long. I want it to come out perfect. To me it's like sculpture. It's an Art. You can't rush Art.

Who the hell is Art?. Art who?

It is definately a form of art. Also part Doctor.

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

Looks like you are on the right track now. You don't know how PO'd i get when I hear about shops ripping people off. Its hard enough to stay in business and then have companies doing shoddy work and thieves to boot. We have plenty of them in the Houston area to. I've heard this kind of stuff for years now. You generally get what you pay for however sometimes this kind of crap happens. That door looks like it was someones first attempt at welding and I would have fired the person that did that. That was not a body shop it went to.

Greed is a deadly sin. My reputation means more than I can say. If you treat people good they will definately remember. Especially in todays world.

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

Thats the problem I had and had for years. They told me my problem was that I would stop and stare and admire my work too long. You just have to learn to do it right and go on to the next step and keep going. I still have the problem but have gotten better at it

You can't waste time.

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Well yours are almost done and i haven't started on mine yet, fair trade right??

Looking good!

Too bad the other one needs more work than this one.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I hear you. Mine must be art as long as I am taking.

Hope to get more done tomorrow. We'll see how fathers day goes.

scotts62 · 06-20-2009, 11:13 PM

ah worth a shot. Looks good!

198plus · 06-21-2009, 02:25 PM

Thought I would post a few pic's of my cab............So Alan can see what he's got himself into

My hood

My grill that I just got today.....Needs a little work from Alan !!!!!

Alan's Classic · 06-21-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

Thought I would post a few pic's of my cab............So Alan can see what he's got himself into

Thanks for posting the pics. It really helps. The grill looks great. About to bring in the parts truck and get the cab off. If all goes well.

198plus · 06-21-2009, 03:06 PM

Few more pic's

ruffrida2005 · 06-21-2009, 03:37 PM

Man doesn't look like he's got to do anything to the cab or frame!

Happy Fathers day guys!

65GMCShortStep · 06-21-2009, 04:01 PM

Looks like it's coming along nicely. I wish I had an extra car at this point so I could start a tear down.

**Palf70Step** · 06-21-2009, 04:52 PM

Looking good.

Strodder · 06-21-2009, 05:04 PM

The cab is nice shape.

198plus · 06-21-2009, 11:07 PM

These pic's where took 6 years ago, at my Dads house before I got the truck.

Should Had left it alone...... it was a very sweet driver

Alan's Classic · 06-21-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

These pic's where took 6 years ago, at my Dads house before I got the truck.

Should Had left it alone...... it was a very sweet driver

Your right, it looked really great!!

It will be there again.

I did get the parts truck cab off the of the frame along with straightening up the shop. At least when you bring your cab I can sit it on the parts truck frame to mock everything up. I was too pooped to do anything else tonight.

daverod · 06-21-2009, 11:29 PM

That truck would look really good with a Impala dash in it.

Just trying to get you some more work Allan.

ruffrida2005 · 06-22-2009, 10:14 AM

Alan if that cab was a BBW I would take it off your hands. My cab is almost trashed!

Strodder · 06-22-2009, 10:25 AM

At the LA Roadster Show Swap Meet I saw a 56 Chevy dash for only $60.00 I was tempted, but didn't buy it. Now that I'm thinking about it, I should have. I already have a billet gauge housing for after market gauges left over from my 56 Belair.

Check out the LA Roadster Show pictures. Lots of trucks were there.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post3373336

198plus · 06-22-2009, 10:15 PM

Been trying to figure out what tail lights to use on my stepside ?????

Found these.....Any opinions.......Suggestion's

06-19-2009, 10:30 AM	#76
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic It all takes me way to long. That's why I made my living as a mechanic. I always beat flat rate. With body work I couldn't. But when I see some of the so called professionals work, I do pretty good. But still takes me too long. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

06-19-2009, 04:31 PM	#78
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Don't know how I missed it till now, but this looks like another super interesting build to watch. Nice work so far!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-20-2009, 08:45 AM	#81
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I have the patience for body work. It just takes me too long. I want it to come out perfect. To me it's like sculpture. It's an Art. You can't rush Art. Who the hell is Art?. Art who? __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

06-20-2009, 09:28 AM	#82
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Looks like you are on the right track now. You don't know how PO'd i get when I hear about shops ripping people off. Its hard enough to stay in business and then have companies doing shoddy work and thieves to boot. We have plenty of them in the Houston area to. I've heard this kind of stuff for years now. You generally get what you pay for however sometimes this kind of crap happens. That door looks like it was someones first attempt at welding and I would have fired the person that did that. That was not a body shop it went to.

06-20-2009, 11:13 PM	#87
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic ah worth a shot. Looks good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-21-2009, 02:25 PM	#88
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Thought I would post a few pic's of my cab............So Alan can see what he's got himself into My hood My grill that I just got today.....Needs a little work from Alan !!!!!

06-21-2009, 03:06 PM	#90
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Few more pic's

06-21-2009, 03:37 PM	#91
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Man doesn't look like he's got to do anything to the cab or frame! Happy Fathers day guys! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

06-21-2009, 04:01 PM	#92
65GMCShortStep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clackamas, OR Posts: 14	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Looks like it's coming along nicely. I wish I had an extra car at this point so I could start a tear down.

06-21-2009, 04:52 PM	#93
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Looking good. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-21-2009, 05:04 PM	#94
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic The cab is nice shape. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

06-21-2009, 11:07 PM	#95
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic These pic's where took 6 years ago, at my Dads house before I got the truck. Should Had left it alone...... it was a very sweet driver

06-21-2009, 11:29 PM	#97
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic That truck would look really good with a Impala dash in it. Just trying to get you some more work Allan.

06-22-2009, 10:14 AM	#98
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Alan if that cab was a BBW I would take it off your hands. My cab is almost trashed! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

06-22-2009, 10:25 AM	#99
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic At the LA Roadster Show Swap Meet I saw a 56 Chevy dash for only $60.00 I was tempted, but didn't buy it. Now that I'm thinking about it, I should have. I already have a billet gauge housing for after market gauges left over from my 56 Belair. Check out the LA Roadster Show pictures. Lots of trucks were there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post3373336 __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 06-22-2009 at 10:26 AM.



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06-22-2009, 10:15 PM	#100
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Been trying to figure out what tail lights to use on my stepside ????? Found these.....Any opinions.......Suggestion's

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