Gator Squared

[bigsj]

Love those seats were did you get them from.

[sumran]

Originally Posted by bigsj

Love those seats were did you get them from.

Thanks. The seats and the console came out of a Suburban that a local was parting out. The outside part of the bracket will bolt up directly, but I will need to fab a bracket to support the inside connection points of the seat. The console will require all new mounting holes, but it is a simple install. The nice part of them being Suburban seats is that I don't have any issues on bracket height or spacing of the seats. They were made for the same seat belt system, so I won't have any issues with that.

[bigsj]

Thanks i will see if i can luck up on nice pair for my truck it will save me some cash.

[Restrorob]

OK Randy, How about a progress report from paint prison ?

And your seats turned out sueweeet !

[sumran]

Originally Posted by Restrorob

OK Randy, How about a progress report from paint prison ?

And your seats turned out sueweeet !

You are too kind sir. The paint work is progressing slow but steady. I think I will get it sometime in July.

[Mr79C10]

Nice build!

[sumran]

Originally Posted by Mr79C10

Nice build!

Thanks. Lots of fun ahead when I get free from paint prison. What part of Florida is home?

[sumran]

Time for the weekly prison report. They are actually making significant headway. New front bed wall is installed, metal work on the cab is complete, bed is close to being done and the doors are coming along. It may be ready for primer and block sanding within a week.

I am hopeful that the truck will be granted work release by the end of the month. Notice that I have not yet specified which month.

[Restrorob]

Originally Posted by sumran

Notice that I have not yet specified which month.

Ha ! Ya know the prison system works ssslooow......

Hey Maybe a couple of Leonardo’s finest delivered around lunch time would speed the system up a little ?!?!

[sumran]

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Maybe a couple of Leonardo’s finest delivered around lunch time would speed the system up a little ?!?!

I think the timing may be just right for this idea.

[sumran]

It's amazing! I went by the body shop to drop off a couple of pizzas around lunch time today (as suggested by the wise and grizzled Restorob). Seemed like a good time to do it, since there had been substantial progress during the previous week.

THEY WERE SPRAYING PAINT ON MY TRUCK! Now don't get too worked up. The were spraying the black on the frame. But still, it was a beautiful sight.

[Restrorob]

Good newz Randy.

Haha ! Sooo...... Now it's a "body shop" huh ?

Any color paint anywhere is better than none, Sounds like their finally on top of the hill creeping down.

[sumran]

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Sooo...... Now it's a "body shop" huh ?

The sign out front says auto refinishing. But there are still bars on the windows and doors.I'm trying to make positive waves.

[sumran]

Weekly update time. Progress continues slow but steady. Frame and engine bay are done. Nothing fancy, just a quick coat of gloss black. It looks a lot better.

Cab is ready for primer. Doors are almost ready for primer. They are doing final body work on the bed. They found some small dips in the metal of the sidewall they are working on. They are so slight it is hard to see them. The new paint would have made it much easier to notice. I am glad they are taking the time to do it right. I wish it was going faster, but fast, cheap, high-quality work doesn't happen very often in real life. Of the three, fast is the one I am most willing to give up.

The guys were appreciative of the pizza last week. I think it was money well spent.

I'll get some updated pictures posted once it comes out of primer.

[Restrorob]

Originally Posted by sumran

The guys were appreciative of the pizza last week. I think it was money well spent.

Yep, There's a few choice customers I have that drop the 20 spot in my front shirt pocket, They always seem to get their equipment back sooner than others....


Wait'n on pics !

[Restrorob]

OK Randy,

It's about time for a update from paint pris ooops the body shop !

[sumran]

Originally Posted by Restrorob

OK Randy,

It's about time for a update from paint pris ooops the body shop !

The steady progress continues. Should be in primer within a week or so. I have been sideways on other stuff so I haven't been on the site much lately.

I hope to have some exciting pictures before the month is over.

[sumran]

I think I have an idea for a new TV show. They can put it on that new Velocity channel that is getting all the good Discovery shows. We could call it...

Slow-verhaulin'

Think of the advantages. You wouldn't need to pay a high profile designer. Since the work would be done over eight months instead of eight days, you could use the same video repeatedly. The host could do webcam interviews with the F-team who would make excuses about why things weren't going any faster, but promise it will be better next week.

I'll have to work a little more on this concept and see if the network is interested. I have time.

[SBTork]

Originally Posted by sumran

I think I have an idea for a new TV show. They can put it on that new Velocity channel that is getting all the good Discovery shows. We could call it...

Slow-verhaulin'

Think of the advantages. You wouldn't need to pay a high profile designer. Since the work would be done over eight months instead of eight days, you could use the same video repeatedly. The host could do webcam interviews with the F-team who would make excuses about why things weren't going any faster, but promise it will be better next week.

I'll have to work a little more on this concept and see if the network is interested. I have time.

sounds way more real life than the other one

[Restrorob]

Originally Posted by sumran

We could call it...

Slow-verhaulin'

Add that the customers throw tantrums and sling tools/parts at the workers !!!

[durty harry]

You now I dont know why we cant find a reliable paint and body shop around here, a buddy took his Camaro to Ocala for paint no body work just paint and they called him up 3 months latter and said it was done when he got there the car had no clear on it and runs all over it Disgusted he took it home and has been trying to find someone to fix it .

[sumran]

Originally Posted by durty harry

You now I dont know why we cant find a reliable paint and body shop around here, a buddy took his Camaro to Ocala for paint no body work just paint and they called him up 3 months latter and said it was done when he got there the car had no clear on it and runs all over it Disgusted he took it home and has been trying to find someone to fix it .

It is hard to find a good place. I like the guys that are doing the work on mine. They are doing quality work at a great price. The schedule has been slower than I wanted, but I would use them again. We would just need to agree to a deadline in advance. I know of another place in Ocala where friends have had excellent results. Call me or shoot me a pm if you would like me to track down the info for your friend.
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[sumran]

Do I dare believe? The guys tell me my truck will be in primer by Friday. It is possible from looking at the truck. Imagine, all one color, no visible areas where filler has been applied, and close enough to color that I would be inspired to make room on my driveway.

We will see...

[SBTork]

time will tell....

[Restrorob]

Carly Simon - Anticipation - YouTube

I'm sure your gonna have plenty of the above when you walk in that paint prison/body shop come Friday !!!!

Posted 4-11

Originally Posted by sumran

Finished up the steering wheel lacing while I watched the Masters. Now I have a better grip when I sit in my chair and make truck noises.

Have ya wore that steer'n wheel out yet ?