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Blizz · 03-15-2007, 09:49 PM

A few weeks ago I did some work on this guy's laptop. He happened to be the owner of a body shop. I'm all for swapping services in lieu of money, so I gave the guy an invoice with how much I would normally charge him, with the balance wiped out. Today he asked what he owes me, and I told him I needed work done to my Blazer and told him what all I needed. He wants me to cut out what I need cut out, bring all the replacement parts and he'd take care of the rest. He shoots....HE SCORES!!!!!!! Now I might have to give the guy a couple hundred bucks or so but that's FINE with me.

71chevylowrider · 03-15-2007, 09:50 PM

I Love Bartering! It's the American way, or at least it used to be

Pop's72 · 03-16-2007, 01:42 AM

I need to find a guy that does interiors and needs some computer work done!

RicksTrucks · 03-16-2007, 02:23 AM

That is the way I work a lot of times. The local tire and lube guy needed to upgrade his computers and help with his Quickbooks. So I put in about 16 hours and got it all back in tire remounts, balancing, cheaper oil changes, etc. Great way to go. Got some free glasses for my wife the same way with our eye doctor.

Critter · 03-16-2007, 09:53 AM

I'm glad to hear that you found somebody in the area that is willing to do a little metal work. Almost every body shop that I talk to is all about slapping a large dose of bondo and a quick coat of paint. Maybe this guy will turn out to do good work. You can be the guinea pig for the rest of us.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-16-2007, 01:37 PM

I'd Horsetrade for everything if it was legal

Nice score, can't beet that kind of deal

Blizz · 03-16-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

I'm glad to hear that you found somebody in the area that is willing to do a little metal work. Almost every body shop that I talk to is all about slapping a large dose of bondo and a quick coat of paint. Maybe this guy will turn out to do good work. You can be the guinea pig for the rest of us.

I hope so...I've seen his work and they do a great job...but this is welding in new floors. If it comes out ok I'm sure he wouldn't mind you guys taking your trucks to him. We'll see.

Jtrux · 03-16-2007, 04:47 PM

Don't forget you still have to cut out the old stuff. I've never done it but i'm sure there's some trick to it. By the way i'm still waiting to here from you on when we are going to get your truck running good.

Blizz · 03-16-2007, 06:08 PM

Yeah, that's true but it can't be too hard can it? I have an angle grinder and a boatload of cut off wheels. Well...when do you guys have some time? It looks like this weekend might work for me.

Jtrux · 03-16-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blizz

Yeah, that's true but it can't be too hard can it? I have an angle grinder and a boatload of cut off wheels. Well...when do you guys have some time? It looks like this weekend might work for me.

PM me your number and i'll get in touch with you tommorrow about possible meeting up sunday or even saturday afternoon.

03-15-2007, 09:49 PM	#1
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	I new the computer nerd skills would come in handy some day.. A few weeks ago I did some work on this guy's laptop. He happened to be the owner of a body shop. I'm all for swapping services in lieu of money, so I gave the guy an invoice with how much I would normally charge him, with the balance wiped out. Today he asked what he owes me, and I told him I needed work done to my Blazer and told him what all I needed. He wants me to cut out what I need cut out, bring all the replacement parts and he'd take care of the rest. He shoots....HE SCORES!!!!!!! Now I might have to give the guy a couple hundred bucks or so but that's FINE with me. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

03-15-2007, 09:50 PM	#2
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: I new the computer nerd skills would come in handy some day.. I Love Bartering! It's the American way, or at least it used to be

03-16-2007, 01:42 AM	#3
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: I new the computer nerd skills would come in handy some day.. I need to find a guy that does interiors and needs some computer work done! __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

03-16-2007, 02:23 AM	#4
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: I new the computer nerd skills would come in handy some day.. That is the way I work a lot of times. The local tire and lube guy needed to upgrade his computers and help with his Quickbooks. So I put in about 16 hours and got it all back in tire remounts, balancing, cheaper oil changes, etc. Great way to go. Got some free glasses for my wife the same way with our eye doctor. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

03-16-2007, 09:53 AM	#5
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: I new the computer nerd skills would come in handy some day.. I'm glad to hear that you found somebody in the area that is willing to do a little metal work. Almost every body shop that I talk to is all about slapping a large dose of bondo and a quick coat of paint. Maybe this guy will turn out to do good work. You can be the guinea pig for the rest of us. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 03-16-2007 at 10:01 AM.

03-16-2007, 01:37 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: I new the computer nerd skills would come in handy some day.. I'd Horsetrade for everything if it was legal Nice score, can't beet that kind of deal __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-16-2007, 04:47 PM	#8
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: I new the computer nerd skills would come in handy some day.. Don't forget you still have to cut out the old stuff. I've never done it but i'm sure there's some trick to it. By the way i'm still waiting to here from you on when we are going to get your truck running good. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

03-16-2007, 06:08 PM	#9
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: I new the computer nerd skills would come in handy some day.. Yeah, that's true but it can't be too hard can it? I have an angle grinder and a boatload of cut off wheels. Well...when do you guys have some time? It looks like this weekend might work for me. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon



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