Ridinrusty's '61 Singlecab rollover accident repair and body

58deluxerag · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:56 pm Post subject:

Nice fix silkvw. Applause

If you don't mind saying, how many hours did you have logged to fix it?
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silkvw · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:18 am Post subject:

I don't mind. I didn't do any of the bodywork or paint, it was done at Austin Vee Dub by Juan, Oscar and crew. The estimate was for around 117 hrs. bodywork and 42hrs. for paint. I went by to see the truck often, and think they spent much more time working on it. Almost all the old paint was sanded off, all chips and dents were repaired, primed and block sanded. Rusty metal was replaced on the lower nose, cab floor, gates and the entire treasure chest floor replaced with new green floor. Several years ago I worked as the manager of a body shop, so know a little about what to look for to judge bodywork and paint, I'm not an expert for sure, but I am very pleased with their work. They let me supply parts to save some money and did many items I have never gotten around to in the past 13 years I have owned and driven my sc.
Also, I had stated value on the truck, so most of the repair cost was covered by the insurance.
I really admire your work and skill to repair a truck damaged much worse than mine!
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58deluxerag · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 8:17 pm Post subject:

Having a 3 month year old around the house is slowing down my progress a little. Embarassed

Managed a few work sessions this week.

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58deluxerag · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:20 pm Post subject:

Piece 2 and 3 of the b-pillar welded in place.

Piece 4 fitted up and ready for welding. Outer dogleg welded on.

Still have to weld up the bumper bracket.
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58deluxerag · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 9:27 pm Post subject:

Started finishing up the other side today.

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RidinRusty · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:44 am Post subject:

Great work as always Corey. It's starting to look like a bus again.
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cdennisg · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:19 pm Post subject:

It is interesting to watch the pieces of the puzzle fall back into place.
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Glenn A · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:15 pm Post subject:

Nice work.
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58deluxerag · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 6:57 pm Post subject:

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BlastMasterMannyFresh · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:15 pm Post subject:

WOW! Outstanding Corey

mpribanic · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:55 am Post subject:

Nice werke!
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58deluxerag · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:38 pm Post subject:

Started removing some more crust.

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58deluxerag · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:17 pm Post subject:

It'd be cool if we could get the title of this thread changed so everyone would know what they'll find in this thread. Cool

Cut some more rot out.

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58deluxerag · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 6:39 pm Post subject:

Rusty.
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Basketcase · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 3:27 pm Post subject:

amazing job!
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Huetti_1989 · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 3:34 pm Post subject:

wow, this looks like mutch work!

but you do good work!

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Maybe the silver lining to the accident is that this rust is getting fixed that could have caused safety issues down the road. Nice work!
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Jerry · Samba Member Joined: October 28, 2007 Posts: 1367

Nice lookin' metalwork!
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brettsvw · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:29 pm Post subject:

j.pickens · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:50 pm Post subject:

Yes, if that lower rust was in a passenger bus instead of a single cab, it would probably have folded up in the accident.
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