Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Restrorob · 01-01-2010, 08:38 AM

Just curious how much of your build you performed or are performing yourself, With the only exceptions being specialized machine and tranny work ?

If you performed 100% of your build please post a couple pics, I could use the inspiration to get motivated again on my 8yr 74 project.....

Thanks !

menace121978 · 01-01-2010, 09:56 AM

so far... EVERYTHING! the only thing that someone else is going to do on mine is spray her down with red jewel. (thats the plan anyways) i'm going to get the cab over to mather air force base this spring (hopefully) and start the body work in class with my auto body teacher and have him spray it. all the pics are in my build thread... from sandblasting to assembly.

my best motivator is from my friends on this board and a rendering that i had done from eastside design lab that i constantly find myself staring at on the computer and living room wall

good luck man. just get a plan together and follow it the best you can doing 1 thing at a time, the right way, little by little.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-01-2010, 11:03 AM

I dont build engines or transmissions. i wont be doing any of the welding on the truck or the paint but I do hang doors and fenders and all that stuff . Ive done brakes.. me and a buddy did alot of things together on it.

CLASSIC87' · 01-01-2010, 12:19 PM

I've done everything except rearching/dearching my rear springs... and down the road I'll let someone else undertake the body work. If it gets thats far!

Anthony

flamingbig10 · 01-01-2010, 01:22 PM

I've done most of it, except the transmission rebuilt , tire mounting, the engine was already built but it was look over by a mechanic, and the paint job

Ceeten · 01-01-2010, 01:55 PM

The last go around everything but the AC charge, front end alignment and the exhaust. This time I'm gonna do the exhaust. I guess I'll farm out the interior and probably have someone install the gears and locker. Everything else I'll have my hands in. I figured instead of paying to have everything done, I'll spend the money on tools and know it's done just how I want it.

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-01-2010, 03:40 PM

Here's ya some inspiration. I didn't do the paint this time, but all the dis/re assembly , front end rebuild, misc painting and stereo mods. and before long I'll be doing the engine and tranny myself.

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...p?topic=9090.0

glock35ipsc · 01-01-2010, 03:49 PM

I didn't vote, but I would say 90-95%. I can't do a true front end alignment at home, I haven't rebuilt an automatic trans since 1989, and I could go either way on painting myself or having someone else do it. Everything else I can/have done at home.

KQQL IT · 01-01-2010, 05:59 PM

Ive done most of the hard work. No patience for body work tho

thrtsxchambers · 01-01-2010, 07:46 PM

So far I have done maybe 85% myself. I paid for the interior, tranny rebuild and exhaust. I have done the body work, electrical, and suspension and all mods required to fit. I am not sure if I will paint it or not but motor and engine compartment will be my work.

Restrorob · 01-01-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

my best motivator is from my friends on this board and a rendering that i had done from eastside design lab that i constantly find myself staring at on the computer and living room wall

good luck man. just get a plan together and follow it the best you can doing 1 thing at a time, the right way, little by little.

Good idea Dennis, I'll get that going this weekend !

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

me and a buddy did alot of things together on it.

Wished I had a real buddy Bob, I've found the only buddy's I have is when THEY need a hand. I've since cut strings with all of them and do everything myself.

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

I've done everything except rearching/dearching my rear springs... and down the road I'll let someone else undertake the body work. If it gets thats far!

Anthony, Don't you really mean "When it gets that far" ?

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

I've done most of it, except the transmission rebuilt , tire mounting, the engine was already built but it was look over by a mechanic, and the paint job

Well Aaron, I've never rebuilt a auto tranny is why I bought mine already built but I feel right at home doin a standard tranny. BTW, I saved a link to the vid clip you made and watch it from time to time. Thanks !

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Originally Posted by Ceeten

I'll spend the money on tools and know it's done just how I want it.

Can't argue with that Ceeten, After seeing all the butcher jobs while I was in the auto biz makes me cringe at the thought of anyone else putting a wrench on any of my vehicles.

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

Here's ya some inspiration.

And that it is Kenny, I've looked your pics over a few times. That's one clean looking truck !

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

I can't do a true front end alignment at home

That's understandable Bob, Not too many people have a alignment rack in there back yard. You can bet I'll be watching the guy that does mine like a hawk....

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Ive done most of the hard work. No patience for body work tho

That's what I thought too, But after looking at some of the local body shops work, I decided why pay someone to screw up what I can myself.

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Originally Posted by thrtsxchambers

So far I have done maybe 85% myself. I paid for the interior, tranny rebuild and exhaust. I have done the body work, electrical, and suspension and all mods required to fit. I am not sure if I will paint it or not but motor and engine compartment will be my work.

Sounds great, Looks like your close to where I want to be with mine !

Thanks to everyone that has chimed in thus far, I'll save this thread as my inspirational page.....

3r!c84 · 01-01-2010, 10:34 PM

i do as much as i can/or know how..if not i ask forhelp

thrtsxchambers · 01-01-2010, 11:05 PM

I have worked with buddys but we usually drink more beer than we do work. I work alot by myself now unless it requires a hand to lift something. Also good point about finding someone that won't butcher your ride, hard to find a honest shop these days and if you find one stick with them forever.

Justins76 · 01-02-2010, 10:33 PM

I try to do everything. If i need a specialized tool, I buy it. I've seen too much shoody shop work to trust them anymore.

67chevy2wd · 01-02-2010, 10:36 PM

I plan to do 100% with the only exception being maybe the paint. See how I feel with the time comes and what the price differences are.

dv8customs · 01-03-2010, 12:32 AM

So far I have done 98% of the work. My buddy primed it (he gets 2% for that) and will likely paint it. I am likely going to have to have a shop cut down my windshield but I may even give that a go before it's all over.

thump16 · 01-03-2010, 11:33 AM

Did everything except engine bay paint and interior paint. I can't afford to pay somebody for something I am perfectly capable of.

Driveway Dreams · 01-04-2010, 12:23 AM

I voted 100% but some of the mechanical work I have had my friends do with me. (I can't do the motor and suspension stuff without the help & guidance.) But I have not paid anybody to do anything. That is the joy of having friends. Even if there are only a couple.

Driveway Dreams · 01-04-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Ive done most of the hard work. No patience for body work tho

Oh, and this made me laugh a little. Body work is easy to me. I guess it is just more natural for me than the mechanical. And especially moreso than wiring. I hate electrical.

mongoose · 01-04-2010, 12:51 AM

well.. i didn't resurface my heads... but that's about all i've had someone do so far..

I don't like other people working on my stuff... or even touching it... it's mine.. go get your own!

Patriot · 01-04-2010, 01:03 AM

100%

3r!c84 · 01-04-2010, 01:21 AM

there should be like a 90% because theres some thing you need specialized tools to do,like a welder i dont got

asphaltburner · 01-04-2010, 01:56 AM

Yo! I don't do internal tranny, t-case, or differential work,...otherwise 100%.
Todd.

77chris03 · 01-04-2010, 02:24 AM

almost everything. dad helps when he can.

chopped68 · 01-04-2010, 03:36 AM

everything but the glass.my father in law helped alot(his '68 el camino is next)and a buddy of mine gave me a hand a few times.i will post a build thread asap.

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01-01-2010, 08:38 AM	#1
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform Just curious how much of your build you performed or are performing yourself, With the only exceptions being specialized machine and tranny work ? If you performed 100% of your build please post a couple pics, I could use the inspiration to get motivated again on my 8yr 74 project..... Thanks ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-01-2010, 09:56 AM	#2
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform so far... EVERYTHING! the only thing that someone else is going to do on mine is spray her down with red jewel. (thats the plan anyways) i'm going to get the cab over to mather air force base this spring (hopefully) and start the body work in class with my auto body teacher and have him spray it. all the pics are in my build thread... from sandblasting to assembly. my best motivator is from my friends on this board and a rendering that i had done from eastside design lab that i constantly find myself staring at on the computer and living room wall good luck man. just get a plan together and follow it the best you can doing 1 thing at a time, the right way, little by little. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

01-01-2010, 11:03 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform I dont build engines or transmissions. i wont be doing any of the welding on the truck or the paint but I do hang doors and fenders and all that stuff . Ive done brakes.. me and a buddy did alot of things together on it. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-01-2010, 12:19 PM	#4
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform I've done everything except rearching/dearching my rear springs... and down the road I'll let someone else undertake the body work. If it gets thats far! Anthony __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

01-01-2010, 01:22 PM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform I've done most of it, except the transmission rebuilt , tire mounting, the engine was already built but it was look over by a mechanic, and the paint job __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

01-01-2010, 01:55 PM	#6
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform The last go around everything but the AC charge, front end alignment and the exhaust. This time I'm gonna do the exhaust. I guess I'll farm out the interior and probably have someone install the gears and locker. Everything else I'll have my hands in. I figured instead of paying to have everything done, I'll spend the money on tools and know it's done just how I want it.

01-01-2010, 03:40 PM	#7
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform Here's ya some inspiration. I didn't do the paint this time, but all the dis/re assembly , front end rebuild, misc painting and stereo mods. and before long I'll be doing the engine and tranny myself. http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...p?topic=9090.0

01-01-2010, 03:49 PM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform I didn't vote, but I would say 90-95%. I can't do a true front end alignment at home, I haven't rebuilt an automatic trans since 1989, and I could go either way on painting myself or having someone else do it. Everything else I can/have done at home. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-01-2010, 05:59 PM	#9
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform Ive done most of the hard work. No patience for body work tho __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-01-2010, 07:46 PM	#10
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform So far I have done maybe 85% myself. I paid for the interior, tranny rebuild and exhaust. I have done the body work, electrical, and suspension and all mods required to fit. I am not sure if I will paint it or not but motor and engine compartment will be my work.

01-01-2010, 10:34 PM	#12
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform i do as much as i can/or know how..if not i ask forhelp __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-01-2010, 11:05 PM	#13
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform I have worked with buddys but we usually drink more beer than we do work. I work alot by myself now unless it requires a hand to lift something. Also good point about finding someone that won't butcher your ride, hard to find a honest shop these days and if you find one stick with them forever.

01-02-2010, 10:33 PM	#14
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform I try to do everything. If i need a specialized tool, I buy it. I've seen too much shoody shop work to trust them anymore. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

01-02-2010, 10:36 PM	#15
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform I plan to do 100% with the only exception being maybe the paint. See how I feel with the time comes and what the price differences are. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban



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01-03-2010, 12:32 AM	#16
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform So far I have done 98% of the work. My buddy primed it (he gets 2% for that) and will likely paint it. I am likely going to have to have a shop cut down my windshield but I may even give that a go before it's all over.

01-03-2010, 11:33 AM	#17
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform Did everything except engine bay paint and interior paint. I can't afford to pay somebody for something I am perfectly capable of. Last edited by thump16; 01-03-2010 at 11:40 AM.

01-04-2010, 12:23 AM	#18
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform I voted 100% but some of the mechanical work I have had my friends do with me. (I can't do the motor and suspension stuff without the help & guidance.) But I have not paid anybody to do anything. That is the joy of having friends. Even if there are only a couple. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-04-2010, 12:51 AM	#20
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform well.. i didn't resurface my heads... but that's about all i've had someone do so far.. I don't like other people working on my stuff... or even touching it... it's mine.. go get your own! __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

01-04-2010, 01:03 AM	#21
Patriot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerset SD Posts: 312	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform 100%

01-04-2010, 01:21 AM	#22
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform there should be like a 90% because theres some thing you need specialized tools to do,like a welder i dont got __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-04-2010, 01:56 AM	#23
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform Yo! I don't do internal tranny, t-case, or differential work,...otherwise 100%. Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

01-04-2010, 02:24 AM	#24
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform almost everything. dad helps when he can.

01-04-2010, 03:36 AM	#25
chopped68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: stanton, california Posts: 74	Re: Poll; What Percent Of Your Build Do/Did You Perform everything but the glass.my father in law helped alot(his '68 el camino is next)and a buddy of mine gave me a hand a few times.i will post a build thread asap.

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