Big Red Dog

[Modges'66]

Nice Job!!!
I'm getting jealous!

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Nice Job!!!
I'm getting jealous!

I totally agree!!!!!

[shortbed70]

Almost wish it was mine! I'd drive it!!! But I would probably get a ticket because it won't go unseen...
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[chad64chevy]

troy this truck is looking really good, and your making it look so easy! keep it up man

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

troy this truck is looking really good, and your making it look so easy! keep it up man

If you only new.... I've had a lot of small issues, some self inflicted some Mother Nature... It's coming togather though. Thanks man!

Doors are off getting sanded now so I can prime and repaint them. Had some odd lifting issues! No big deal just instead of being close to done, I have about 10 more hours of labor.
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[Low Elco]

Pop that sucker together and both of ya get to Riverside in September! Maaan, that looks great!

[gimmy 64]

really really really nice work

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Pop that sucker together and both of ya get to Riverside in September! Maaan, that looks great!

Thanks man. Doubt I will make that show though. My wife probably won't feel like traveling...

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

really really really nice work

Thank you very much.
I have to polish the fenders and they will be ready to go. That means the front clip will be done! Cab/doors are the only thing left...
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[shortbed70]

Hey Dave, was u still thinking of coming by this week? I think your going to love the new look of your truck!!!
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[65 wonton]

Troy, whew, off for a few days. Yeah, I can come pick up some stuff to get it out of your way, settle up and all. Not sure which day, though. Any preferences on your end?

Dave.

[shortbed70]

I'm open to any day really. Doesn't matter. I've been super buisy at work lately so pretty tired. Just let me know when you can come by and I will be here after 5.
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[65 wonton]

Friday or the weekend, I'll check with you before I come.

Work, can't live with it, can't live without it. Wait a minute, that's women not work, right? Oh, well.

Dave.

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by 65 wonton

Friday or the weekend, I'll check with you before I come.

Work, can't live with it, can't live without it. Wait a minute, that's women not work, right? Oh, well.

Dave.

Weekend works great. Ill be around during the day but saterday night I think me and the wife are going out. So whenever works just let me know.
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[65 wonton]

Troy, hope your not coming down with the bug of the day. Take it easy and go to the shows. I've been dragging my feet just a little because of it. Don't want to be typhoid Dave, you know. I can fit your schedule easily.

Dave.

[shortbed70]

Hey Dave let's do tomorrow if you can. I'm going to work on the doors here soon. Just let me know if tomorrow works and we will go from there.
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[65 wonton]

Well as one can see, I can cause it to hail!

Fortunately, it only lasted a short while. Long enough to ding a few outside cars. While it was raining, Troy and I screw up palates for the fenders, inner and outer. I wrapped the nose in moving blankets and hauled that much away. I'll be back in a couple of weeks when Troy finishes buffing out the cab, doors and corners. Those will be assembled for transport. Before I left we screwed up about 75% of the cab palate.

This phase of the build is coming to a close so I'll comment on the experience.
1. Troy is very talented. I let him use his experience and only interjected my desires on the outcome.
2. The whole project was exciting and I made a new friend in the process.
3. I now have sheet metal for the rest of the project that has no rust cancer, bondo and as little body filler as could be achieved.
4. Troy and I settled up and I told him that I was a very happy camper! I think/hope he is too.

I am going to revive the rest of the project in another thread (Big Red Dog will be in the title) so that Troy can use this thread in his signature without confusing the reader with my wrenching journal. I'll be sure to link it to this project.

If I were to do this again I would absolutely use Troy.

Dave.

[shortbed70]

Thanks very much Dave, it has been an absolute pleasure working with you and getting your project on track to enjoyment for you. I am very happy that you are happy and I take it things made it back without problems.... Whew--- seriously thanks for the awesome opportunity to do this for you and I know you will enjoy it and that makes it all worth the work! And if I haven't said it yes I am a very happy person.... Too bad $$ cant go to the truck Gotta think ahead for my little one.......BUT I might squeeze in a few parts!
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[72_ChevyMan]

These pictures definitely do not do your work any justice. Looks phenomenal in person. Great workTroy.
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[shortbed70]

Thanks guys! I hope tomorrow it's not too humid so I can paint the inside of the doors!
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[shortbed70]

Well one of those days I just don't feel we'll at all. Getting up tomorrow morning and spraying the doors so they will be done!! Found out there's a car cruise tomorrow night and a car show tomorrow day so guess ill miss the show at least...
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[Jmorales3181]

Holy hail!!!! My caddy got dinged up really good last year. Thank god I have a friend that does great paintless dent removal

Truck looks great man! I would have been sad to see something happen to it during transport.
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[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

could you possibly move to California for a month or two to do my truck. you could see dizzy land and everything when you are here??????????????

Are you paying room and board lol

Originally Posted by Jmorales3181

Holy hail!!!! My caddy got dinged up really good last year. Thank god I have a friend that does great paintless dent removal

Truck looks great man! I would have been sad to see something happen to it during transport.
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Thanks man! Yea we were a little worried but cleared up a few hours before Dave took off. Kansas weather you never know though..
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[65 wonton]

Troy's not with kidding 'bout Kansas weather. The only event that happened was the parts arrived with dried rain spots and road dirt in cracks and crevices. But this is a farm truck DD rebuild. No mission creap.

Good to see you have the Big Red Dog on your sig, Troy. I'd promise to send pics and links of the finish but you'd be ready to retire by then.

You guys see the reflections in the cab/door? It looks better in person.

Dave.

[Low Elco]

I'd say your mission done crept! If you wanna keep up with that paint job, anyway!
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[shortbed70]

Drivers door buffed! Just need to polish and give it a bath an check it out..
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