Deve:
We know from your previous posts (and rant) how you care about having things
done right, and how you resent paying "professionals" who charge too much
for less than satisfactory work.
A couple of years ago, after I had similar experiences trying to get my 1950
Chevy 1/2 ton pickup restored I signed up for an evening Auto Body class at
my local vocational school. A list member's suggestion got me looking into
it. I've really had a lot of fun, even though it hs been a tremendous time
committment.
As you say, body work does requires a lot of talent to do well. Also the
materials and equipment investment are a lot more than you might think.
It's a great confidence builder to be able to do things yourself that you
previously would have farmed out. You are lucky to have a good teacher
helping you!
Alan Lubow
Chevy 1/2 ton pickup
Denver, CO
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From: "Deve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 7:01 AM
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Project Update
>
> So many people are asking me what I have done since 2001 on my trucks
since
> I havent updated my web site in eons, so here it all is... And I know, I
> really need to somehow make the time to start updating the site. Anyone
> having any How-To's or information pertinent to AD's please send it to me
> and I will include it in the next round.
>
> On the 1950 I am heavily documenting, NOTHING. Reason why? Body work is a
> biatch! I can rebuild engines, sandblast, machine, do anything but I am
> incompetent at body work. I don't mean a little bondo here and there, I am
a
> perfectionist, so I want the best body man in the world's quality before I
> paint the truck. And, I am not willing to pay anyone else to do it. So,
what
> is left? Tenacity, Studying techniques, reading books, practicing on other
> projects, and getting to where I feel comfortable. This could take a few
> more years so I just have to be patient.
>
> So I am working on the OTHER 1950 frame up resto. The cab needed every
piece
> of sheet metal replaced imaginable, so I welded all that in, then other
> pieces where you cant imagine. Most of my friends told me to begin with
that
> I should toss this cab because its too far gone. You should see it now.
Body
> work on the cab is almost complete thanks to the help of a local friend
who
> is very good and has taught me a lot. Body work reminds me of a stone
> sculptor. You have to have unimaginable talent for it. So, that's the big
> holdup. I am practicing on the frame up resto I am not gonna show. This
one
> I plan on driving and enjoying and yet it will still live up to exacting
> standards. Lots to do in a frame up resto and anyone who has done this
knows
> it takes an average person about 2 years to do it right. Its taken me over
4
> and counting, but I am working on two of them so I don't feel too bad. I
> will get pics of this cab I am working on up soon I hope.
>
> The other holdup has been the 48 4400. I located a hydraulic dump bed for
> it, in very bad shape, sandblasted the whole thing (including the frame of
> the truck), welded the bed on, hooked up the PTO, painted everything, then
> put all new wood and side rails on it. Looks great, but takes awhile. Then
> there is the new acquisition, the 1950 4100. Always something AD to keep
me
> busy.
>
> Anyone having suggestions to improve the web site, don't hesitate.
>
> Deve
> www.speedprint.com/Deves50
>
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> Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule!
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