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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by creep, Jun 8, 2008.

  1. creep
    Joined: Nov 21, 2005
    Posts: 29

    creep
    Member
    from Utah

    Well I got my body off the chassis tonight. But I had to do it all by myself. I can see why guys belong to clubs now to get some help when things get heavy. Anyway its off now, with a little help from my cherry picker I was able to snake it onto a roller cart straight off the back.
    I need to find a club to join here in the freekin middle of nowhere
    Salt Lake City, Utah. Thanks for letting me vent my frustrations
    all the best
    Creep
    :cool:
     
  2. John Denich
    Joined: Nov 20, 2005
    Posts: 2,718

    John Denich

    WHY I am not in a club but yet have friends that are willing to help...its called Hot Rodding...Clubs can be a pain in the****.
     
  3. hotrodladycrusr
    Joined: Sep 20, 2002
    Posts: 20,765

    hotrodladycrusr
    Member

    You don't really have to join a club to have friends. If you want friends you have to be a friend......not a creep.:D
     
  4. povertyflats
    Joined: Jan 8, 2007
    Posts: 8,287

    povertyflats
    Member
    from Missouri

    Are you really a creep?
     
  5. tfeverfred
    Joined: Nov 11, 2006
    Posts: 15,788

    tfeverfred
    Member Emeritus

    Network and stock up on beer. You'll be fine.
     
  6. duste01
    Joined: Nov 5, 2006
    Posts: 1,209

    duste01
    Member

    You could have gone out to the redwood road drive-in and brought some help back? Or laid some jello salad or cookies out on the curb.
     
  7. skajaquada
    Joined: Sep 14, 2004
    Posts: 1,642

    skajaquada
    Member
    from SLC Utard

    shoulda called me ;) seriously, i'm always willing to hang out with local hambers and lend a hand.
     
  8. harleybraydin
    Joined: Feb 26, 2008
    Posts: 74

    harleybraydin
    Member
    from Roscoe IL

    tfeverfred that is the best advice you could give. Always works around me garage.
     
  9. skyrodder
    Joined: May 7, 2005
    Posts: 1,925

    skyrodder
    Member

    I took my 54 body off a trailer today by myself.. it was not so bad, cherry picker is a goog helper..

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Shifty Shifterton
    Joined: Oct 1, 2006
    Posts: 4,964

    Shifty Shifterton
    Member

    I do most of my work alone.

    When we're shootin the***** my buddies always marvel at how much I seem to accomplish solo when most guys work in pairs. I tell em it's no coincidence ;)
     
  11. Royalshifter
    Joined: May 29, 2005
    Posts: 15,926

    Royalshifter
    Moderator
    from California

    Clubs help only when they need something from you...do it yourself just be creative and safe.
     
  12. tomcat46
    Joined: Aug 15, 2005
    Posts: 387

    tomcat46
    Member

    Me too, seriously. And I keep Skajaquada on speed dial;).
     
  13. Gas_Tires_Oil
    Joined: Feb 27, 2003
    Posts: 757

    Gas_Tires_Oil
    Member

    Man, I hear you but have faith. I bought a house this year after a bitter divorce because it was a good deal in an awesome neighborhood. After I moved in I found out that out of the [8] 1 acre lots around my house that %50 were car nuts! No BS. But, it is zoned pretty strictly. The dude right next to me has a 55 chevy PU, a 1918 T PU, a 72 vette and a 51 chevy sedan! The guy thru the woods behind me restores Corvettes and another between the 2 has a 69 Superbird and 2 Trans Ams tucked away(a body shop owner) in some portable garages. I couldn't believe it. They're all waay mellow compared to me but I think I'm all set as far a complaints go!!!! WooHoo!
     
  14. When working with helpers, thinks always seem to go wrong, thing crash to the floor, and stuff breaks. When you work by yourself, there is a better success rate of non-breakage, and more work done. Also if something does go south, there is no one else to blame except yourself. Plus there will never be any leaks on the story of what went wrong, when you work alone.
     
  15. shoprat
    Joined: Dec 23, 2006
    Posts: 1,109

    shoprat
    Member Emeritus
    from Orange, CA

    I actually enjoy working alone. Set your place up with the things you need to
    do the job. Make it work. I have friends to help if necessary but it's faster
    to do it alone with the right stuff.
     
  16. hoof
    Joined: Jul 14, 2006
    Posts: 620

    hoof
    Member

    Not only do I do most of my work alone, but I do it after midnight. If I screw up and get hurt no one would even find me until morning.

    If I need help I know I can count on the guys I met through the HAMB. Whether it is heavy lifting, or a little thinking something through, I get the help I really need.

    CHAZ
     
  17. im 8 hours away, but hell, if gas wasnt so damn expensive i would try and help out as much as i could, even though i dont know a whole hell of alot about cars =\
     
  18. Jalopy Jim
    Joined: Aug 3, 2005
    Posts: 1,867

    Jalopy Jim
    Member

    I've mada an sling using 4x4's and chain and using my cherry picker I lift the 54F100 body off the chassis by my self. Even with the steering column installed.
     
  19. jnds53
    Joined: Apr 9, 2006
    Posts: 142

    jnds53
    Member

    Friends are highly overrated
     
  20. Pir8Darryl
    Joined: Jan 9, 2008
    Posts: 2,487

    Pir8Darryl
    Member

    I'll be your friend.
    My rates start at $10/hr just to hang out, drink your beer, and offer advice,,, and go up to $27/hr to be a full time yes-man :D
     
  21. duste01
    Joined: Nov 5, 2006
    Posts: 1,209

    duste01
    Member

    you always make me laugh pir8Darryl.
     
  22. Slag Kustom
    Joined: May 10, 2004
    Posts: 4,312

    Slag Kustom
    Member

    better to learn how to work alone the depend on others. i get 10 times more done with no one around then when people are at my shop.

    its great to have the extra hand but not the wasted time of bsing and explaining what you are doing.
     
  23. creep
    Joined: Nov 21, 2005
    Posts: 29

    creep
    Member
    from Utah

    Thanks guys I fell better all ready. Skajaquada and Tomcat 46 we have to meet. We have a lot in common. email me and we can meet for coffee or a
    beer.
    Thanks
    Creep
     
  24. Straightpipes
    Joined: Jan 25, 2006
    Posts: 1,084

    Straightpipes
    Member

    I've got a friend. His name is Mo. He sits in the shop while I work and listens to my*****kickin music and my********* and never******es. Mo is a pug. He likes little saucers of beer. If you want a real friend get a dog.
     
  25. tred
    Joined: Mar 20, 2003
    Posts: 2,385

    tred
    Member

    von dutch didn't have any friends and look how much he accomplished!

    i rest my case.
     
  26. jimmyv
    Joined: Dec 1, 2006
    Posts: 620

    jimmyv
    Member

    I have removed and installed many bodies by myself. Did a 48 Plymouth sedan a while back with my engine hoist and a couple of tow straps. Did my 31 coupe with 2 metal ramps and some milk crates
     

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  27. jfrolka
    Joined: Oct 4, 2007
    Posts: 898

    jfrolka
    Member

    join myspace
     
  28. hanginlow58
    Joined: Sep 16, 2003
    Posts: 365

    hanginlow58
    Member

    here is a pic. of my best friend giving me a hand.
     

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  29. I'm just the opposite. When my buds come over, I go out to the shop and put thier****es to work! hahaha. They always want to learn how to weld and stuff, so I give each one of them a job and I supervise them till midnight! lol. I work em until they drop! Then they dont bring thier sorry*****s over so often to bug me! lol, Mikey
     
  30. One time I was taking a body off and I farted and it came right off after that..Pretty Kool,huh? Mikey
     

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