Bob's 1969 Resto-Mod Build Thread
01-30-2016, 03:51 PM
#201
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I hate to write this BUT...if the car is READY for paint....thus meaning that it has been gelcoated/primed or whatever to get it to the point of being able to be sanded for paint...then it will all depend on WHO WELL the previous work was completed...and if that was ALL GOOD...then it can take a few weeks to a few months...SO it is hard to say....because the DEVIL is in the fine details. And those FINE details is what will come back and GETTCHA.
It is possible that some shops may be able to give a specific date where the crew is just sitting around waiting for the car to come in and get stared like a pit crew....but chances are that is NOT how it is going to happen.
Every shop does it differently...and I can say that...if serious work is needing to be done....stopping by like an 'expectant father' every other day is often times NOT the thing to do. The reason is some peoples expectations on what they FEEL should have been accomplished versus REALITY can be two totally different things.
I can respect a budget and trying to stay on track with it...REALLY I DO...and I can tell you that many of my customers who agreed to the repairs when the car was being built/restored ALSO start to freak out. And I tell them that they can STOP and take the car home anytime they want to. NO ONE has a crystal ball and knows what each and every car will take to get it right. We do are best when dealing with problems.
And if they are not careful...when they get done....and look at the car because they were so cost conscience...that the end result clearly shows it...and they end up regretting it....because 'back tracking' to get it better or right..is time consuming and expensive.
DUB
It is possible that some shops may be able to give a specific date where the crew is just sitting around waiting for the car to come in and get stared like a pit crew....but chances are that is NOT how it is going to happen.
Every shop does it differently...and I can say that...if serious work is needing to be done....stopping by like an 'expectant father' every other day is often times NOT the thing to do. The reason is some peoples expectations on what they FEEL should have been accomplished versus REALITY can be two totally different things.
I can respect a budget and trying to stay on track with it...REALLY I DO...and I can tell you that many of my customers who agreed to the repairs when the car was being built/restored ALSO start to freak out. And I tell them that they can STOP and take the car home anytime they want to. NO ONE has a crystal ball and knows what each and every car will take to get it right. We do are best when dealing with problems.
And if they are not careful...when they get done....and look at the car because they were so cost conscience...that the end result clearly shows it...and they end up regretting it....because 'back tracking' to get it better or right..is time consuming and expensive.
DUB
My car was ready for paint, almost. I did all of my own body work, fitting and blocking. Turned it over to a pro for a final go over, he found a few places that needed attention. Heck I couldn't see them or feel them, but he could. Anyway it took 6 weeks from drop off to pick up.
02-02-2016, 12:16 AM
#202
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Parts Car for Sale Link
I've listed my parts car for sale. I haven't gotten any bites or replies. Logs story:
Decent Body
Decent (Surface rust) Frame
Clear title
But that's about it, no interior, no engine or trans and no rear suspension. I opened with $1500 which may be a stretch, but what should be a fair price?
I've listed my parts car for sale. I haven't gotten any bites or replies. Logs story:
Decent Body
Decent (Surface rust) Frame
Clear title
But that's about it, no interior, no engine or trans and no rear suspension. I opened with $1500 which may be a stretch, but what should be a fair price?
03-01-2016, 08:00 PM
#203
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Hello Friends! Its been a while since I have posted, also (unfortunately) been a while since I made any progress. I dropped a few big ticket items on my CC, (Car parts, and a ring for my lady (of the engagement sort)) and I had to wait till I got caught up with my CC. I made some progress selling parts, and my project today was for my '74 parts car... best part was it didn't cost me a dime!
I had some furniture dollys sitting around from Harbor Freight... and all the left over wood that my SRIII frame came in. So I made a rolling rack for the rear frame of the '74 (which doesn't have trailing arms, rear end, or therefore wheels, obviously)
Back to my buddies wood shop garage
I swore i took more progress pictures...
Action Shot!
Finished Product!
I'll drop the '74 on it this week, see if she rolls. Probably use a few straps to the frame to make sure it stays in place.
I had some furniture dollys sitting around from Harbor Freight... and all the left over wood that my SRIII frame came in. So I made a rolling rack for the rear frame of the '74 (which doesn't have trailing arms, rear end, or therefore wheels, obviously)
Back to my buddies wood shop garage
I swore i took more progress pictures...
Action Shot!
Finished Product!
I'll drop the '74 on it this week, see if she rolls. Probably use a few straps to the frame to make sure it stays in place.
03-01-2016, 11:06 PM
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Pics of the car on the dolly!
$1500 for the parts car.....if I needed it I'd gladly pay $1500!
$1000 seems low unless you really want the cash to buy more goodies for your '69.
$1500 for the parts car.....if I needed it I'd gladly pay $1500!
$1000 seems low unless you really want the cash to buy more goodies for your '69.
03-02-2016, 06:56 PM
#205
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At that Price I would have bought it too! I was looking for a '68 - '72 when I was shopping, but I probably would have popped for it and built this one, if I didn't have the Chrome Bumper Car... In a lot of ways its in better shape than the '69 I started with!
03-04-2016, 06:50 PM
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My measurements were off by a few inches... either that or I couldn't read my own handwriting... but it worked out, it sticks out a few inches on each side and makes it MUCH easier to push
03-14-2016, 07:26 PM
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So, I dropped the parts car. Caster failed and over she went. It didnt damage anything I need, so it only really affects the resale of the body - which before this was in great shape. Anyone else screw up something like this this bad? make me feel better?
03-14-2016, 09:59 PM
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RATS.........I didn't see THAT coming!
That was a nice-looking rolling stand.
That was a nice-looking rolling stand.
03-15-2016, 01:55 AM
#212
Melting Slicks
Man that stinks! Thought it was a great stand too!
03-15-2016, 03:28 AM
#213
Burning Brakes
Bummer - these are some sad pictures.
Once I drove off without locking my C5's roof. It flew off and landed 100 yards behind me, right in front of a truck. There - that's my broken fiberglass screw up.
Once I drove off without locking my C5's roof. It flew off and landed 100 yards behind me, right in front of a truck. There - that's my broken fiberglass screw up.
04-18-2016, 05:34 PM
#214
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. I'm working on an update post I will post up this evening
04-19-2016, 10:42 PM
#215
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Well I went to list my '74 Donor body on the Craigs list and wound up finding some parts I "needed"
I got a great deal on both so I can't complain.
Full set of small block Hooker Headers... Yes I already purchased a Big Block set... but this one has the side pipes (Which I needed) and now I will be able to really test and experiment which ones will work better for an LS swap. So that will be a fun experiment when I get there.
Stumbled upon a NIB SFI bellhousing. For half Price... So I had to.
The parts locker grows...
I got a great deal on both so I can't complain.
Full set of small block Hooker Headers... Yes I already purchased a Big Block set... but this one has the side pipes (Which I needed) and now I will be able to really test and experiment which ones will work better for an LS swap. So that will be a fun experiment when I get there.
Stumbled upon a NIB SFI bellhousing. For half Price... So I had to.
The parts locker grows...
05-01-2016, 07:36 PM
#216
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I am preparing to move to Southern California again after a year in Virginia. Today a buddy of mine gave me a hand and we got the trailer all packed up and ready to hit the road in two weeks. In order to fit the frame and the body in the trailer at the same time, I had to put the body dolly up on the fender wells and got it all strapped down and braced with wood. You can't budge the dolly without rocking the suspension. 
All Strapped down!
All Strapped down!
05-02-2016, 11:30 AM
#218
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09-29-2016, 01:35 AM
#220
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Update
Hello everyone. Its been a while since I posted. I am just now getting ready to get back to work after several pretty big life changes. I thought I would catch you all up.
First I finished the course I was conducting in Virginia. Then, I got married! No, I don't know what she was thinking.
Then I moved to California and took Company Command!
(I'm the short one) Company Command has kept me pretty busy, including a month long desert training exercise.
First I finished the course I was conducting in Virginia. Then, I got married!
No, I don't know what she was thinking. 
Then I moved to California and took Company Command!
(I'm the short one) Company Command has kept me pretty busy, including a month long desert training exercise.
