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Re: Project "Popeye"
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01-23-2014, 11:34 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Just read this entire thread again.......what an awesome build.
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03-03-2014, 09:38 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Loving this build. Really interested in how that rear swing arm set up is going to fare.
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03-03-2014, 10:27 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
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03-03-2014, 11:02 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Yes, have been open for 3.5 weeks and average about 55 cars per week. I have two incredible technicians, each with 35 years experience and a service manager with 32 years, all with great attitudes. Driveability, diagnostics, programming...we have it all covered. Every box I opened with a new tool was like Christmas and I still don't know how to use half of it LOL. We are having a great time and quickly meeting goals. This has been over 3 years in the making.
The funny thing about having a fully-equipped shop is that after spending 70 hours there it is nearly impossible to find time and energy to work on your own stuff. I did get my '71 on the rack for a suspension rebuild, it took 2 weeks to find one single hour to do the tear down. But right now we're working Saturdays...which is temporary so when that's over I'll have more time to play. It's going to be awesome to just roll it a couple of bays over to my alignment rack. When Popeye gets assembled, I will bring it up to do the wiring and detail work.
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03-03-2014, 11:08 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
And what kind of shop rates/hr. in Mo.?
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03-03-2014, 11:10 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
$98/hr and going up soon. It's high-average but competitive.
I should mention, this venture is pretty much the entire reason that Popeye is not done yet. 
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03-03-2014, 11:44 PM
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Location: Central Oklahoma
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Love the shop! Looks super clean
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03-04-2014, 12:20 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Leevon, nice looking shop, hope everything continues to meet your goals...Jim
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03-04-2014, 12:49 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Looks great, hope it works out well for you. Congratulations!
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03-04-2014, 01:23 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
good luck with the new shop, I did the same thing 4 years ago after working 33 years for a dealer. never look back but take time to enjoy your hobby. super clean shop.
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03-04-2014, 08:35 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Congrats on the new business!
Love the shop!
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03-04-2014, 10:11 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
x2... congrats!
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03-04-2014, 11:50 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Shop looks awesome! Congrats!
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03-05-2014, 12:41 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
shop is unreal, too bad it couldn't be all hotrod and customs in there!! 98 an hour aint bad, sux for consumers but for a biz owner, overhead and payroll that 98 and hour goes by fast. Congrats, and get popeye in there ehhh!
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03-05-2014, 04:29 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Thanks all!
I'm hoping to do a small meet here this summer...maybe Popeye will come out of hiding.
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03-05-2014, 08:36 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
shop looks awesome.
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04-15-2014, 05:44 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Life keeps happening to Popeye. He's gone through another move.
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04-15-2014, 05:50 PM
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04-15-2014, 07:52 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Looks like the new digs have plenty of room for Popeye. Good to hear from you again, with the new business I'm sure it doesn't leave you a lot of time for the site....Jim
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04-15-2014, 11:58 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
so close we can taste it. ahhhh yeah wish I had a clean garage like that!!!
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51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com |
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06-12-2014, 10:04 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Time to get this over with...cab was dropped off at the custom shop today...
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06-12-2014, 11:08 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
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06-16-2014, 06:40 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Maybe someday the cab and front clip will meet again...until then...we make engine noises and play with the airbags.
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06-16-2014, 07:52 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Looks like the new shop lets you have a nice clean place to park...Jim
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