I realize that the writer was probably allowed a certain amount of words to use. The editors probably have a formula to follow; after so many words a reader will wander away but if you're going to write an article professing to be about a way something is done it should at least be complete and not skim over some very important information. The items left out are very important.

I worked in a body shop once owned by a former paint salesman. The guy had no clue on how to do body work. When he sprayed a paint on a car he spent most of the time sanding runs out. It was the last body shop I worked for. I think he got all of his experience for doing body work out of the car magazines he got off the news stands. I had experience when I started working for him. My first assignment was straightening a quarter panel on a me '60 GTO. I hammered the panel out and applied filler. I could have had the car done in a day but he wanted me to follow every step they show in the magazines which added time to the job. OK it was his shop so I did it the way he wanted me to do it. A couple of days later I walk into the shop and he's grinding away on the panel complaining that I'm taking too long. I walked over, locked up my tool box and told him I'd be back in an hour with help to load my tools. He was the type that write crap like this.

 

I think everyone should be taught to approach an old vehicle with a broomstick in hand
Carefully open the hood and the cab doors then progress to beat the hell out of any thing a bee/spider/snake/skunk can live in

 

Oh yeah, mention was forgotten about a having a good supply of bandaids, tourniquets, and rags to clean up the blood.

 

I heard there's a problem in NE PA with old trucks with scary men inside them. I'd make sure to take along a big broom stick if I ever head back to that area again,

 

They gots a toof to

 

Yeah, What Bob said, but add a lot more time, Money and bandages! Also some goodies for the wife. The importance of peace offerings to ruffeled feelings once in a while go a long way. A seperate checking account and source of income might not be bad either. Come to think of it MANY helping hands of friends for the things that are too heavy to lift into the exact spot. etc etc etc etc oh yeah..... more cash!

FTE is an awesome community! Many thanks to all!

Marty

 

I see in their list of things you need they missed .

Something to make steel red hot (or melt as required )

Really Really BIG FU$KING HAMMER Steel is preferred

A device to keep things chilled (beer) commonly a fridge but in my part of the world a snow bank will work 9 months of the year .

(YES I AM SICK OF WINTER) but that's another rant

 

Like Bob, I also modified their list a little bit;
A healthy supply of Frosty Beverages and some crazy ideas
• Jack (hydraulic jack is suggested)fficeffice" /><O></O>
Frosty beverages
• Jack stands<O></O>
Frosty Beverages
• Grease<O></O>
Frosty Beverages and rag to try and wipe up the grease that’s now everywhere; shoulder blade, elbow, handle of the ice chest, etc
• Large tarp<O></O>
Used to try and hide the project from Little Woman<O></O>
Frosty Beverages
• Labeled storage containers<O></O>
Who are we kidding here, have a frosty beverage and toss the parts in old coffee cans, beer boxes, etc….no problem, you’ll remember
• Large rubber mallet (optional)<O></O>
Why bother, your fingers hurt just as bad as if you used a real hammer<O></O>
Frosty Beverages
• Ratchet<O></O>
Also can be used as a hammer<O></O>
Frosty Beverage
• Socket set<O></O>
Used to see how far under the bench they can roll<O></O>
Frosty Beverages
• Tire iron<O></O>
Not to be used as a hammer unless you have really, really good aim…..you don’t<O></O>
Frosty Beverages
• Power sander<O></O>
Useful for removing unwanted skin from the back of your knuckles<O></O>
Frosty Beverages
• Large work area<O></O>
Whatever you’re thinking…..nope, its not enough room<O></O>
Frosty Beverages
• Replacement parts<O></O>
And a refill of the ice chest
• Electrical outlet access<O></O>
To plug in the new shop fridge for Frosty Beverages (the ice bill was getting crazy)
• Broad range of automotive tools<O></O>
Most of which can be used as a hammer<O></O>
Frosty Beverages
• Ford reupholstery kit<O></O>
Also handy for wiping up unwanted grease and oil<O></O>
Frosty Beverages
• Air compressor<O></O>
Used primarily to muffle any attempts at conversation with any of your buddy’s that might try and consumer all of your Frosty Beverages
• MIG welder<O></O>
Frosty Beverage
• Welding masks and gloves<O></O>
Gloves are very important and also act as a great insulator when holding Frosty Beverages to keep hands from getting cold
• Primer and exterior paint<O></O>
Frosty Beverages
• Engine hoist (optional)<O></O>
Its optional-just eat lots of Wheaties and spinach and you can lift the engine yourself-caution- Frosty Beverages may make you feel stronger than you are
• Ford rechroming kit<O></O>
Currently discontinued, have a few more Frosty Beverages until an alternate idea comes to mind

After reading back through this list, its not wonder I don't get much done.....

Bobby

 

Bobby, I didn't read your entire revised list but I got the gest of it, seemed rather heavy on the.cold frosties. Doesn't just add.to.the overall cost and time of the project?

 

Bob, my good man,

It's well known fact that you shouldn't try and calculate labor hours and frosty beverages when figuring out what this hobby costs (besides, if Little Woman ever got a hold of what we spent just fooling around and goofing off she'd never let us play trucks again....LOL)

Bobby

 

OK, for me substitute net surfing for cold frosties. That's my biggest waste of time but that's where all friends are.

 

I don't see why the list of steps was so long. He is making it way harder that it really needs to be.

1. disassemble truck.

2. repair, restore, or replace what is needed.

3. reassemble truck.

4. Enjoy your newly restored truck!

 

Bob,
yea, I get easily sidetracked there as well. I'm hoping to start getting more done. I have 2 things that will help me out here; first, the time change, the evening light will help my motivation immensly. Second, my daughter moved back home so I'll be looking for excuses to NOT be in the house.

....now if I can just find a large work area, a tarp, and some labeled boxes.....oh, and a Ford rechroming kit.....

Bobby

 

After reviewing the steps outlined for restoring/rebuilding my old truck (had no idea it was this easy). Including the revised list of required equipment and tools. It seems that I'm missing the one essential tool the LSWC (LARGE sweaty wad of cash).

 

I'll stick with the frosties. That's where my friends are....all six of them.