Work Shop Truck Build

[Rocket]

Have you had any art work done as to what it may look like when finished ?

WHY

I'd rather spent the money on something useful

OK,
So I have.........................................................(in my head of course, with all the other stuff )

 

[hoopty388]

amazing job!!!!!

I always thought this would be a cool idea but with my skill level I would have to use the red-green method. lol

I will definately be keeping an eye on this. great skills man

 

[HOTFR8]

WHY

I'd rather spent the money on something useful

OK,
So I have.........................................................(in my head of course, with all the other stuff )

I can tell you the artwork gave me a lot of help with both paint and how I wanted the finished look etc.

 

[Rocket]

I can tell you the artwork gave me a lot of help with both paint and how I wanted the finished look etc.

So the artwork helped you pick the colour

For those who dont' know, all of Simon's cars are painted the same colour (I think he must have got a deal on a few 100 gallons of the stuff )

 

[HOTFR8]

So the artwork helped you pick the colour

For those who dont' know, all of Simon's cars are painted the same colour (I think he must have got a deal on a few 100 gallons of the stuff )

Yeah ok, I'd like a dollar for every time I have heard that one. It did help me decide not to paint it the same as the 1966 XP Falcon & 1923 T Roadster and instead do the paint on the bonnet / hood the sames as the cab then the fenders / guards and running board all the same color.

You have to say when you have all vehicles parked together a Fleet color scheme looks good. Like this one >

Actualy I have one other vehicle going into the paint shop and it will be RED.
International 4x4 Bucking the trend

 

[Rocket]

Yeah ok, I'd like a dollar for every time I have heard that one. It did help me decide not to paint it the same as the 1966 XP Falcon & 1923 T Roadster and instead do the paint on the bonnet / hood the sames as the cab then the fenders / guards and running board all the same color.

You have to say when you have all vehicles parked together a Fleet color scheme looks good. Like this one >

Actualy I have one other vehicle going into the paint shop and it will be RED.
International 4x4 Bucking the trend

I must admit (your a trooper for taking all the flack we give you) but having a few cars that art so totally different (6 cyl Rod etc) but painting them the same colour just doesn't seem right to me, but hay, what ever turns your keys I spose.
Yahoo finally a Red one

 

[Rocket]

Yeah ok, I'd like a dollar for every time I have heard that one. It did help me decide not to paint it the same as the 1966 XP Falcon & 1923 T Roadster and instead do the paint on the bonnet / hood the sames as the cab then the fenders / guards and running board all the same color.

You have to say when you have all vehicles parked together a Fleet color scheme looks good. Like this one >

Actualy I have one other vehicle going into the paint shop and it will be RED.
International 4x4 Bucking the trend

Now ya talk'n
Looks like my new 5th wheeler to go on the back of the Shop Truck (with a little accommodation thrown in )

 

[HOTFR8]

I must admit (your a trooper for taking all the flack we give you) but having a few cars that art so totally different (6 cyl Rod etc) but painting them the same colour just doesn't seem right to me, but hay, what ever turns your keys I spose.
Yahoo finally a Red one

My Mrs wants or is thinking about a car. Not sure of the color yet but she can make up her own mind when ready.
here is a link on the forum here to the Red One
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=429260#post429260

Now ya talk'n
Looks like my new 5th wheeler to go on the back of the Shop Truck (with a little accommodation thrown in )

Another thread on here gave me the lead to that Mack. When you see that photo you can see a Fleet color scheme working. Yet to try my enclosed car trailer behind the F4 Freighter.

 

[Rocket]

Gee, this thread takes some finding
It seems to be a major issue every time I want to add to it

Anyway,
Nothing has happened in the last 3 weeks (every time I alot some time, something crops up )
I found a little time this arvo, so I have now started the cowl sides (well, one of them........... which was the worst)

Before:

Part way through with the axe hole repaired & some of the dents partly done:

Not that it shows, but I had to straighten the 'A' pillar at the same time, fix the door stop brackets, repair the hinge areas & start those little "pry" marks on the edge of the door jam.
Still have to metal finish it (this was just roughing out, so I'll throw the Shrinking Disc over it once I do the rust repairs below)
at least I've done something to it

 

[HOTFR8]

I keep telling you Rod, Save the link to your favorites > http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33853&page=7

Looking good.

 

[Rocket]

I keep telling you Rod, Save the link to your favorites

That's where I found it (once I remembered that's what I'd done )
One would think I'd be able to find in in my profile area

 

[HOTFR8]

That's where I found it (once I remembered that's what I'd done )
One would think I'd be able to find in in my profile area

Free Parking ....it will not work to be found on your profile, so just save it to your computer .

 

[Rocket]

Free Parking ....it will not work to be found on your profile, so just save it to your computer .

errrrrrrrrrr didn't I just say that's what I did
(I would never have started it in "free parking" If I'd known that !)

 

[HOTFR8]

errrrrrrrrrr didn't I just say that's what I did

That is not how I read it But then I am not about to make a fuss over it

(I would never have started it in "free parking" If I'd known that !)

I think you where a member here when Free Parking got canned and then re-instated. Since then search has never worked in Free Parking. I doubt Ryan will ever fix it but then does it matter Any topic in Free Parking worth reading I have saved onto a favorites list on my computer.
That way I can prompt you for updates on you Works Shop Truck

 

[Rocket]

That way I can prompt you for updates on you Works Shop Truck

OK Cool!
You just keep reminding me that I should be working on it
(like I should be now!.............but I'm doing bookwork instead )
For once, I haven't gone into work on a Sunday
Might be time for a

maybe I shopuld just add another camera to the shop security & face it on the truck, that way you can see when something happens (like me scratching my **** )

 

[Rocket]

Oh!
While I was here doing some banking on line, I sort of have been working on the old girl.
Been looking at colours.

How about this one??
I'm looking for a Resto Rod look.
A mate has unforunately stole my thunder when he painted his 32 coupe a similar colour (it was featured in a mag & took out top coupe at our nationals) but at least he lives interstate. I could not believe the colour he chose when he sent me a pic just after it was painted

 

[Rocket]

I can't find the pic he sent me, so here it is at the nats.
I'm likeing my new colour find better anyway, so I may be safe

 

[HOTFR8]

OK Cool!
You just keep reminding me that I should be working on it
(like I should be now!.............but I'm doing bookwork instead )
For once, I haven't gone into work on a Sunday
Might be time for a

maybe I shopuld just add another camera to the shop security & face it on the truck, that way you can see when something happens (like me scratching my **** )

Ok, a day off with the family is essential but you have been on here all day when you could have been with your family or working on that Truck

Oh!
While I was here doing some banking on line, I sort of have been working on the old girl.
Been looking at colours.

How about this one??
I'm looking for a Resto Rod look.
A mate has unforunately stole my thunder when he painted his 32 coupe a similar colour (it was featured in a mag & took out top coupe at our nationals) but at least he lives interstate. I could not believe the colour he chose when he sent me a pic just after it was painted

Nice I think you need to think two colors, like the way they used to be painted if you want the semi resto look.

I can't find the pic he sent me, so here it is at the nats.
I'm likeing my new colour find better anyway, so I may be safe

OK, I know the car. What is another color you could add for the resto look ? That color for Cab hood doors etc. and another for the front guards running boards. How would a Tan color go ?

 

[HOTFR8]

This truck came to my mind with two tone colors

or how about your green with silver ?

Or even like this ?

 

[Rocket]

Ok, a day off with the family is essential but you have been on here all day when you could have been with your family or working on that Truck

Te Hee!

I think not!! ( how do you figure that??)
If ya havta know
Went to the markets this morning with them all, then on to grocery shopping (gee, I haven't done that for yonks) then bruch with the clan, a few jobs around the house, said g'day to the dog & even played table tennis with the tin lids, so I just wandered past the puter every now & then.
Managed to do some banking (while the missus went into work to do some more of the books) so most things achieved today.
Even watched some drag racing on the box including some of the opening round of the V8 Supercars (but your right.............no work on the truck!) Can't do everything.
When your married, have kids & a business with staff, maybe you'll understand
Though I usually work close to 7 days, I have rules. Fammily first, don't work after hours Though they are long) & my customers jobs are most important, so I can't spend all day, every day on my own project, just fit it where I can

Nice I think you need to think two colors, like the way they used to be painted if you want the semi resto look.

No thanks, well not in the old style of colours anyway.

OK, I know the car. What is another color you could add for the resto look ? That color for Cab hood doors etc. and another for the front guards running boards. How would a Tan color go ?

Tan (baby poo yellow?)

A few of them where tan cab & black fenders. not my kinda look.
Black will make my wheels look worse than they already are
Mmmmmmmm 2 tone????????
Thanks for the suggestions anyway

 

[Rocket]

OK
now that you've got another post in before I could answer.
I have pic's of that dual cab (not as bad a colour than I thought you mean.
The other 2 tones areok I guess?
he silverr one isn'ttoo bad actualy
I reckon the van's colours are jusst to different.

 

[Kevin54]

Free Parking ....it will not work to be found on your profile, so just save it to your computer .

Why not see if Bull would move it to the Fabrication forum?

 

[Rocket]

Why not see if Bull would move it to the Fabrication forum?

Who he??........(gee, I bet I'l get canned for that )

 

[HOTFR8]

( how do you figure that??)
If ya havta know

Easily SWMBO

When your married, have kids & a business with staff, maybe you'll understand

I am married ( did you not know ) Been there with Staff so not going back. I sub-contract much now as it is so much easier as I find places that want to do the job and do it how you want it done.

Though I usually work close to 7 days, I have rules. Family first, don't work after hours Though they are long) & my customers jobs are most important, so I can't spend all day, every day on my own project, just fit it where I can

I agree, often here at work more than I should be. I often open on weekends for Customers and if away with the family during the day (elderly Parents and Hospitals etc.) so I often have to come back at night, but only when I have to .

No thanks, well not in the old style of colours anyway. Tan (baby poo yellow?)

A few of them where tan cab & black fenders. not my kinda look.
Black will make my wheels look worse than they already are
Mmmmmmmm 2 tone????????
Thanks for the suggestions anyway

You are to fast to reply. You had should have waited for the photos
I was suggesting the style with two tone and not just the colors.

OK
now that you've got another post in before I could answer.
I have pic's of that dual cab (not as bad a colour than I thought you mean.
The other 2 tones are ok I guess?
he silver one isn't too bad actualy
I reckon the van's colours are just to different.

See there you are to fast to knock the idea before you have seen what I was suggesting You have to admit the van is very well done and your color with some silver would make it stand out.

Why not see if Bull would move it to the Fabrication forum?

Good Idea

Who he??........(gee, I bet I'l get canned for that )

Bull is only one of the Mods here. Just ask and see what he can do. But then just because you keep losing the topic here is not fully going to justify it being moved

 

[Rocket]

Easily SWMBO


I am married ( did you not know ) Been there with Staff so not going back. I sub-contract much now as it is so much easier as I find places that want to do the job and do it how you want it done.


I agree, often here at work more than I should be. I often open on weekends for Customers and if away with the family during the day (elderly Parents and Hospitals etc.) so I often have to come back at night, but only when I have to .


You are to fast to reply. You had should have waited for the photos
I was suggesting the style with two tone and not just the colors.


See there you are to fast to knock the idea before you have seen what I was suggesting You have to admit the van is very well done and your color with some silver would make it stand out.



Good Idea


Bull is only one of the Mods here. Just ask and see what he can do. But then just because you keep losing the topic here is not fully going to justify it being moved

 

[JSBriggs]

Gee, this thread takes some finding
It seems to be a major issue every time I want to add to it

I tend to 'label' threads with a word to help me find it doing a simple search later on. This thread will pop up every time I do a search for vegemite

You are the one building this and Im sure you have some vision as to what you want, but I tend to like simple single stage paint in simple schemes. Like a medium grey with burgandy or navy accents. If you get too wild with the paint, I feel it tends to pull my eye away from all of the other custom touches.

Either way keep us posted. Its and amazing build.

-Jeff

 

[HOTFR8]

Work Shop Truck Build

'Hello Pot Calling Kettle Black, Come in Kettle Black'
Any updates on the Work Shop Truck Build ?

Just wanted to point out you have called yours a Truck

 

[Rocket]

Re: Work Shop Pickup Build

Work Shop Truck Build

'Hello Pot Calling Kettle Black, Come in Kettle Black'
Any updates on the Work Shop Truck Build ?

Just wanted to point out you have called yours a Truck

Ha de ha Ha

(would 'Workshop...........PICKUP' suit you better )

 

[HOTFR8]

Re: Work Shop Pickup Build

Ha de ha Ha

(would 'Workshop...........PICKUP' suit you better )

Have to see the pick up bed to confirm that one

 

[Rocket]

Re: Work Shop Pickup Build

Have to see the pick up bed to confirm that one

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeell
I do have an Extra Cab Hilux bed (which I got in Castlemaine
)I was gunna remove all the outer panels from it (so I'd only end up using the floor, tailgate framework & latching .....but the handle will be on the inside..... & then make up all new outer skins & add half fenders)

STYLE SIDE PICKUP BED

 

[HOTFR8]

Will have to see photos to get the full idea.

Some photos of that Hilux bed would be good to see what you have planned for your Pickup and what you will be doing with it.

 

[Rocket]

Will have to see photos to get the full idea.

Some photos of that Hilux bed would be good to see what you have planned for your Pickup and what you will be doing with it.

I do not have a pic (it's just a Hilux tub!)
Every one who walks into the shop askes " Your not using THAT bed are you??"
When I say yes!............you should see the look I get............
But then I explain I'm only using the main innner structure & making my own skins, then adding some 1/2 fenders, then a smile seems to appear ................. followed by releif

 

[HOTFR8]

I do not have a pic (it's just a Hilux tub!)
Every one who walks into the shop askes " Your not using THAT bed are you??"
When I say yes!............you should see the look I get............
But then I explain I'm only using the main innner structure & making my own skins, then adding some 1/2 fenders, then a smile seems to appear ................. followed by releif

Still before and after would be great to see so we can get some ideas of what you are doing.

 

[HOTFR8]

Found this photo today and wanted to know what you would call it ?
I think of it like my own, a Rodded Truck. This one was at Louisville in 1994 at the Street Rod Nationals.

 

[Wingnut65]

Found this photo today and wanted to know what you would call it ?

I'd call it COOL! But then again, almost every truck you have posted on this thread is Cool! The COE's are so unique. Almost Deco style.

Your shop truck is a Beauty!. Congrats.

 

[HOTFR8]

Your shop truck is a Beauty!. Congrats.

Not sure if your reading the correct thread / topic as we have not seen much of Rockets truck except for the bare metal cab and as yet we have to see how or what it may look like when finished.

 

[Wingnut65]

I should have said the PROGRESS of Rocket's shop truck is a Beauty. Any one with the vision and talent to mold sheet metal the way that truck is coming along, is to be admired.

Thanks for catching my brain fart, HOTFR8!

 

[loudrango]

Rocket,great build!

 

[HOTFR8]

I should have said the PROGRESS of Rocket's shop truck is a Beauty. Any one with the vision and talent to mold sheet metal the way that truck is coming along, is to be admired. !

I have to agree with that as he is a Talented man and Rocket and I may tease each other here on the forum the way others may not understand.

Thanks for catching my brain fart, HOTFR8!

Well we are only human

 

[Rocket]

Welllllllllllllllllllllllll,
Still pretty busy at work, so not much more done in the last coulpe of months
though I have managed to make a start on a fender.
Just a little bit now & then in between jobs, is how this is happening.