Trozei's '69 F100 Build Thread
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11-12-2015, 09:48 AM
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With the less than careful drivers, becoming way too numerous, paint & dent repair should be way profitable. I'm betting that the EPA regulations on paint spraying, will make the initial outlay a bit pricey, but let the dents (no pun), keep rolling in. Every morning, the news reports on multiple traffic accidents, so there is no shortage of fender benders and repairs needed. May you be overwhelmed with fresh customers each and every day amigo.. You will succeed.
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11-12-2015, 09:51 AM
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11-12-2015, 02:51 PM
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11-15-2015, 06:25 PM
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11-16-2015, 03:40 AM
Remember me saying that I was cleaning the garage? I finished today, and I'm very happy. I'll again post the picture of what it used to look like a couple years ago. It's been a slow progression with the last month being a total commitment but I think you guys can all agree that it's much more roomy now and that means more space for working on the truck! It's actually a 3 bay drive through garage with the third bay being behind the one on the left. That's where the work bench, welder, and shelving units are but I've set it up so there's still space to drive a car through it. 
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11-16-2015, 07:12 AM
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#835
11-16-2015, 08:41 AM
Holy Crap! That's amazing... wBay good job amigo... I have to do a similar job at my place in Baja every time I leave for the North, cuz my dune buggy, and quad both live in the garage when I am gone... but my collection of crap just accumulates over 3 or 4 months...
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I took the window covers off. Sooooo many people have accused me of taking a picture of another garage because of the window covers.
The calendar was saved!!!
#836
11-16-2015, 01:04 PM
That's actually the plan. There's no money to be made working for someone else. I'd like to turn my automotive background into some sort of performance shop one day. We'll see what the future holds. I have some friends who are interested as well. One is a huge computer nerd who's starting to learn the ins and outs of engine tuning which is a huge asset on its own, the other is all about trying crazy ideas (he's currently got a half built BMW e30 with a Toyota 1UZ engine that sits on a Corvette C6 chassis), and then there's me with my machining, body/paint, and engine knowledge. I'm sure we could figure out a way to make money out of all that. My only concern would be going into business with friends. It's too easy to let the business kill the friendship.
This is going to be fun to watch.
#837
11-16-2015, 03:14 PM
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Work at one or two body shops to learn the tricks of the trade. Your experience working for someone else will show you how a business runs and what you would do differently when you have your own business. While your gaining experience, do some body work on the side, make a name for yourself, rent some space to start your own business.
This is going to be fun to watch.
This is going to be fun to watch.
And 2nd....Holy Bat vacuum Batman! What a job on the garage!!!!!
#839
11-27-2015, 05:44 PM
My truck is going into the shop on Monday.
While I have your attention, I'll show you the rocker panel I made. My truck isn't rusty, but I'm sure at some point in my life I'll come into one that is. I really enjoyed making this. If there is an experienced bodyman among us he will comment on my questionable welding heat effect zone and my answer to that is that this truck will never see the road again and the door is getting welded shut so... it doesn't matter. Also I'm still learning but I don't like to use that as an excuse.
As you can see the Sedan Delivery is a little... lightened.
While I have your attention, I'll show you the rocker panel I made. My truck isn't rusty, but I'm sure at some point in my life I'll come into one that is. I really enjoyed making this. If there is an experienced bodyman among us he will comment on my questionable welding heat effect zone and my answer to that is that this truck will never see the road again and the door is getting welded shut so... it doesn't matter. Also I'm still learning but I don't like to use that as an excuse.
As you can see the Sedan Delivery is a little... lightened.