Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

It all takes me way to long. That's why I made my living as a mechanic. I always beat flat rate. With body work I couldn't. But when I see some of the so called professionals work, I do pretty good. But still takes me too long.

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Alan, At this point are you just "spot wiping" trouble areas or are you going over the whole fender again? I do notice a high spot or two, do you just tap them down and wipe over that area?

Looks like to deleted to much of the quote, the image is the last one the Left Rear Fender...

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Don't know how I missed it till now, but this looks like another super interesting build to watch. Nice work so far!!

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Waaaaaa?

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:...tan-797979.jpg

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

I'll be waiting for your answer.

:thumbs: I prefer bodywork over bending wrenches. I have more patience with bodywork.

With smaller areas I like to wipe the complete area, but with a panel this big It will be spot wiped. Just have to take time blocking so the surrounding areas aren't cut into. The highs will be lightly tapped down. Some of the ones you see are minor and will prime out.

I miss new threads all of the time. Stay tuned, you might be right. ;)

;)

Took the night off to catch lightning bugs and frogs with my girls. So there is no +++'s going on.:lol:

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

I have the patience for body work. It just takes me too long. I want it to come out perfect. To me it's like sculpture. It's an Art. You can't rush Art.

Who the hell is Art?. Art who? :haha:

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Looks like you are on the right track now. You don't know how PO'd i get when I hear about shops ripping people off. Its hard enough to stay in business and then have companies doing shoddy work and thieves to boot. We have plenty of them in the Houston area to. I've heard this kind of stuff for years now. You generally get what you pay for however sometimes this kind of crap happens. That door looks like it was someones first attempt at welding and I would have fired the person that did that. That was not a body shop it went to.

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Thats the problem I had and had for years. They told me my problem was that I would stop and stare and admire my work too long. You just have to learn to do it right and go on to the next step and keep going. I still have the problem but have gotten better at it:lol: You can't waste time.

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Well yours are almost done and i haven't started on mine yet, fair trade right?? :lol: Looking good! :metal:

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

I hear you. Mine must be art as long as I am taking. :lol:

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

It is definately a form of art. Also part Doctor.:lol:

:agree: Greed is a deadly sin. My reputation means more than I can say. If you treat people good they will definately remember. Especially in todays world.

:agree:

Too bad the other one needs more work than this one.

:lol:

Hope to get more done tomorrow. We'll see how fathers day goes.

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

:lol: ah worth a shot. Looks good!

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Thought I would post a few pic's of my cab............So Alan can see what he's got himself into ;)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P6213862.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P6213859.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P6213854.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P6213850.jpg

My hood

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P6213863.jpg

My grill that I just got today.....Needs a little work from Alan !!!!!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P6213860.jpg

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Few more pic's

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P6213865.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P6213864.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P6213856.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P6213855.jpg

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Man doesn't look like he's got to do anything to the cab or frame!

Happy Fathers day guys!

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Looks like it's coming along nicely. I wish I had an extra car at this point so I could start a tear down. ;)

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Looking good.

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

The cab is nice shape. :metal:

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

These pic's where took 6 years ago, at my Dads house before I got the truck.

Should Had left it alone...... it was a very sweet driver :banghead:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/scan0003.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/scan0002.jpg

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Your right, it looked really great!!:metal: It will be there again.

I did get the parts truck cab off the of the frame along with straightening up the shop. At least when you bring your cab I can sit it on the parts truck frame to mock everything up. I was too pooped to do anything else tonight.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC00304.jpg

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

That truck would look really good with a Impala dash in it.:lol: Just trying to get you some more work Allan.

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Alan if that cab was a BBW I would take it off your hands. My cab is almost trashed!

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

At the LA Roadster Show Swap Meet I saw a 56 Chevy dash for only $60.00 I was tempted, but didn't buy it. Now that I'm thinking about it, I should have. I already have a billet gauge housing for after market gauges left over from my 56 Belair. :waah:
Check out the LA Roadster Show pictures. Lots of trucks were there.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post3373336

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Been trying to figure out what tail lights to use on my stepside ?????

Found these.....Any opinions.......Suggestion's



http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...taillights.jpg