BBW install delema

[Clyde65]

I found a BBW and had it cut out, since I have no skills with a welder, I am kinda stuck getting a body shop to do it. well, I went by there and asked how much.....I had to pick myself up off the ground because he said with paint and labor it would be between $2-3K, is that outrageous or is it right on the money for doing the job?

Thanks

[steverino66]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

I found a BBW and had it cut out, since I have no skills with a welder, I am kinda stuck getting a body shop to do it. well, I went by there and asked how much.....I had to pick myself up off the ground because he said with paint and labor it would be between $2-3K, is that outrageous or is it right on the money for doing the job?

Thanks

Sounds like 30+ hours labor plus materials - not out of the question. When I was quoted $600 for rockers by a local body guy, that's when I bought rockers and a 110 welder - new toy, new skills; it's worth it in the long run.

[Clyde65]

he said around 40-50 hours plus materials....I guess I will sell it, since I dont have the skills or $ to have it done.
Thanks for your help.

[SFTorange]

I wouldn't trust a body shop to give you a really fair price for doing work like that. I think you should be able to find someone to help you for a lot less. Just try to find someone who doesn't have the overhead of a shop and who doesn't do most of his work on insurance claims.

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

he said around 40-50 hours plus materials....I guess I will sell it, since I dont have the skills or $ to have it done.
Thanks for your help.

Shop around Clyde.

[Clyde65]

That might be an idea....


Hey Red.....what ya doing this weekend? I have a small job for you to do....JK!

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

That might be an idea....


Hey Red.....what ya doing this weekend? I have a small job for you to do....JK!

Funny you should ask. I have my daughters this weekend and I was just telling one of them yesterday I wish I would've learned how to weld. I did a little when I was alot younger. Sorry Clyde, but don't give up just yet.

[Clyde65]

well a fine friend you are!

Just kidding, i did the same as you, took AG for 3 years, welded like a banshie then....but the old mind and steady hands have left me years ago. I drive mine almost every day because I like it more than my 30MPG rice burner. So I think I would go through withdrawal if I had it locked up for very long and nothing I do seems quick anymore.

[4x4fab]

I have a small shop with little to no overhead and I'd still quote around $1800.

[timjt]

Clyde65
I can't weld, but if you ever need an extra hand on anything else I could use the learning experience some saturday...

[protrash64]

There were some threads on this conversion and they detailed using panel adhesive. I dont remeber the details but it may offer a solution to your problems. Just keep looking, also. If you could disassemble the cab, perhaps someone could put the piece in for you.

[Clyde65]

Timjt, I will keep that in mind for sure.

Protrash, I was thinking that exact thing. The thing that blows me away on his price is because i told him it would be gutted and ready for him, driveable but nothing in the interior. I am still thinking about it...... I completely understand $1K or maybe $1200....but I had no clue it would be that high, without the panel too, I bought the panel already.

[timjt]

I'm going to look at a truck at about 3 today off of 67, want to meet up and look at it together. you can tell me if its worth it.

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Timjt, I will keep that in mind for sure.

Protrash, I was thinking that exact thing. The thing that blows me away on his price is because i told him it would be gutted and ready for him, driveable but nothing in the interior. I am still thinking about it...... I completely understand $1K or maybe $1200....but I had no clue it would be that high, without the panel too, I bought the panel already.

I understand completely. It's why my trucks aren't finished; I cant justify the prices, but it takes forever to get the stuff done by myself.

[Clyde65]

Timjt, I would love to, but my boss has this issue with me leaving during work hours, weird huh? Send me some pics and I will offer my opinion.

Protrash,

Here is the thing, I dont NEED the BBW I just would like it, my truck is really nice as it is, driveable, presentable (not perfect), runs fantastic and is reliable. I think I would rather spend the $2-3K on a new toy, like a vintage travel trailer or something.

[timjt]

haha, K. I get off at 1 then have school tues and thurs. plenty of time to work on my truck but lack the money and enjoy spending time with my 'new' wife

now before this rabbit trail... oh, yah, right. I'll send you the pics and info in a couple hours....

[Clyde65]

sounds good man, is there such a thing as an "OLD" wife? or are you speaking of your vehicular mistress?

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by timjt

I'm going to look at a truck at about 3 today off of 67, want to meet up and look at it together. you can tell me if its worth it.

The white one close to Cockrell Hill Rd. ???

[timjt]

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ctd/2165099852.html
Here it is... is not white... should I go look at a white one? tell me within the next two hours if its your and you want me to stop by today... I don't have cash, but Im looking to sell my daily driver with good gasmileage for an older one with crappy gas mileage haha

We have been married for two years but she is barely 21 and it feels like we've been married a week

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by timjt

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ctd/2165099852.html
Here it is... is not white... should I go look at a white one? tell me within the next two hours if its your and you want me to stop by today... I don't have cash, but Im looking to sell my daily driver with good gasmileage for an older one with crappy gas mileage haha

We have been married for two years but she is barely 21 and it feels like we've been married a week

Oh man sorry. The white one is a 62, I believe...Nice.

[Clyde65]

Well your still concidered newly weds, so good luck to you both.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by protrash64

There were some threads on this conversion and they detailed using panel adhesive. I dont remeber the details but it may offer a solution to your problems. Just keep looking, also. If you could disassemble the cab, perhaps someone could put the piece in for you.

Mine was done w/panel adhesive & a few well placed spot welds.

Doing the panel swap alone wouldn't be that big of a deal vs. prepping & painting the cab interior. Did you price it both ways? Maybe do the BBW swap now & get it in color later?

[Clyde65]

I didnt do it with just the swap, I did it as the package. Paint and all. I might try it that way. Thanks Scoti

Does the panel adhesive do the trick? Did you do yours?

[monolith]

Would shopping around for a clean BBW cab be an option?

[Clyde65]

yea I also thought of that too, I had found one but the guy sold it while I was on my way to look at it. I have a line on another one, but it is up in northern extremities all covered in snow, but supposedly really rust free. but again, I already bought the inside panel, well I paid for it, should be here in a week or two.