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skokie · 07-17-2006, 12:30 AM

This is kinda long winded. Here I go..

I got my 68 1/2 short bed back from the body shop since it had the inner, outer rockers, & kick panels replaced and now I am looking to the next step. Also the truck does run. New drum brakes all around, crate 350, and a fresh rebuilt t400 tranny. I dont want to have a pay a body shop to do the rest of the work except paint and that is waaayyyy down the road. The only other rust on the truck is very minor surface rust that I could wipe out with a 3/8s drill and a wirewheel. My question for those that have gone the I'm doing it route is about how long did it take? I fgure I can get in 2-3 hrs a night on it at least 3-5 days a week.

Thanks in advance.

TravisH · 07-17-2006, 11:47 PM

... so what is the route you're going to take?

ThatOneBlue67 · 07-18-2006, 12:25 AM

The "I do it" route.

skokie · 07-18-2006, 10:28 AM

Im going to try the i do it route and see what happens. Probably start on the doors and go from there.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-18-2006, 10:33 AM

Figure out a schedule that you think YOU can have the work done, then multiply that by 3 and that should be pretty close

glock35ipsc · 07-18-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Figure out a schedule that you think YOU can have the work done, then multiply that by 3 and that should be pretty close

I can attest to that!

skokie · 07-18-2006, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Figure out a schedule that you think YOU can have the work done, then multiply that by 3 and that should be pretty close

HAHAH or in my case 4 or 5

**Palf70Step** · 07-18-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by skokie

HAHAH or in my case 4 or 5

In my case, I can relate to those numbers!

It depends on your tools, the time groupings and how well you want it to look. But It'll almost alwys take longer that what you estimate.

07-17-2006, 12:30 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,338	How long could it take? This is kinda long winded. Here I go.. I got my 68 1/2 short bed back from the body shop since it had the inner, outer rockers, & kick panels replaced and now I am looking to the next step. Also the truck does run. New drum brakes all around, crate 350, and a fresh rebuilt t400 tranny. I dont want to have a pay a body shop to do the rest of the work except paint and that is waaayyyy down the road. The only other rust on the truck is very minor surface rust that I could wipe out with a 3/8s drill and a wirewheel. My question for those that have gone the I'm doing it route is about how long did it take? I fgure I can get in 2-3 hrs a night on it at least 3-5 days a week. Thanks in advance. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234 Last edited by skokie; 07-17-2006 at 12:31 AM.

07-17-2006, 11:47 PM	#2
TravisH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 316	Re: How long could it take? ... so what is the route you're going to take?

07-18-2006, 12:25 AM	#3
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: How long could it take? The "I do it" route. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

07-18-2006, 10:28 AM	#4
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,338	Re: How long could it take? Im going to try the i do it route and see what happens. Probably start on the doors and go from there. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

07-18-2006, 10:33 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How long could it take? Figure out a schedule that you think YOU can have the work done, then multiply that by 3 and that should be pretty close __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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