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Zeroman · 07-29-2016, 06:52 AM

I need to know about how many man hours it should take to re-assemble a 1969/70 SWB Step Side after paint. Just the panels.

I need a break down by cab forward, and the bed, assuming the initial alignment process before paint was done correctly.

How many hours for setting the cab, hanging the doors, installing the radiator core support, hanging the the fenders, installing the hood and hinges, and alignment?

How many hours to re-assemble the bed. Front Panel, side panels, rear sill plate, steps, fenders, tailgate, and alignment?

MARTINSR · 07-29-2016, 12:46 PM

That is an unbelievably wide open question. How about between 8 and 50 hours, somewhere in the middle, and you can't hold me to that!

It blows me away how much time these old trucks or cars take. I am not not kidding, not one bit. I do this stuff everyday, if that was a 2012 Chevy pickup I could start after lunch and have it done before I left for home at 5:30. With a 60's car or truck, a few full days at the very least. And this if the parts WERE properly aligned, VERY seldom is that done....properly.

Add for reproduction parts and add a few days!

Honestly, 16-25 hours would be a reasonable guess if everything was done "decent" as far as pre-fitting.

Brian

hugger6933 · 08-03-2016, 12:21 PM

As always I agree with MS. I'm gonna say your looking about 20-25 maybe even 30 hours This is a lot of work if you have ever done one you can see what I'm talking about. Some shops are gonna need two guys to do the assm. cause some parts have to have help

07-29-2016, 06:52 AM	#1
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Man hour question I need to know about how many man hours it should take to re-assemble a 1969/70 SWB Step Side after paint. Just the panels. I need a break down by cab forward, and the bed, assuming the initial alignment process before paint was done correctly. How many hours for setting the cab, hanging the doors, installing the radiator core support, hanging the the fenders, installing the hood and hinges, and alignment? How many hours to re-assemble the bed. Front Panel, side panels, rear sill plate, steps, fenders, tailgate, and alignment?

07-29-2016, 12:46 PM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Man hour question That is an unbelievably wide open question. How about between 8 and 50 hours, somewhere in the middle, and you can't hold me to that! It blows me away how much time these old trucks or cars take. I am not not kidding, not one bit. I do this stuff everyday, if that was a 2012 Chevy pickup I could start after lunch and have it done before I left for home at 5:30. With a 60's car or truck, a few full days at the very least. And this if the parts WERE properly aligned, VERY seldom is that done....properly. Add for reproduction parts and add a few days! Honestly, 16-25 hours would be a reasonable guess if everything was done "decent" as far as pre-fitting. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-03-2016, 12:21 PM	#3
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: Man hour question As always I agree with MS. I'm gonna say your looking about 20-25 maybe even 30 hours This is a lot of work if you have ever done one you can see what I'm talking about. Some shops are gonna need two guys to do the assm. cause some parts have to have help



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