Hello Fellow Bolters,
It's been 8 months since I've been on.
I was called to Springfield, Mo. eight months ago for business and just got back.
Wasn't able to start work on my wifes fathers truck until I was sure I could get a title for it.
Wow! The hoops you have to go through to get a clear title on a vehicle that has never been titled or registered is overwhelming.
That is the only thing I have done in the last eight months.
Certified Vin inspections, CSP Vin applications, registered letters, Proof on ownership after original owner is deceased, inheritance verification, and on and on and on.
I guess every state is different in how they handle things. Colorado is brutal!
Anyway, I should have a clear title within a few weeks.
They were trying to steer me into a re-builders title, but I wanted a clear title before I started investing my time and money into the truck.
I got back to Colorado last week and once I realized that I was going to FINALLY get a clear title, I started immediately to disassemble the cab and the body parts to get them into my shop so I could begin the body working in my shop before the snow starts flying here.
Wow! I don't know whether the heating torch or the side grinder was my best friend.
Now I finally understand why you guys call this the stovebolters. I hadn't a clue that these old vehicles were put together with stove bolts, Square head bolts, slotted screwdriver bolts, etc.
What a pain!!!!!!
Most bolts came off OK after heating them with a torch, but some I had to grind off with the side grinder.
I have a few battle scars from kick back of the side grinder. Ouch! But at the end of the day yesterday, I got everything down to the frame and the body parts in my shop for the winter.
I dug through all of my box's last night and found my hammer and dollies and slap files to begin body working. Can't wait to get started.
The goal is to get all of my bodywork done this winter while there is five foot of snow on the ground outside. Hibernate with my 1929. Then start on mechanical after the thaw next spring.
Since I'm on SS now, and semi retired, I will have more time.
Back in the 70's, I did body work and painting, (primarily on fixing dents on damaged vehicles) I will need advice from YOU professionals on proper priming procedures when I'm bringing everything down to bare metal. From the Youtube videos I have been watching, it appears as though things have changed since the 70's and I want to get it right the first time.
I hope you don't get tired of my questions. I'll have a lot.
This is my first rebuild/restore.
Chow for now,
Dave
