Considering Throwing In The Towel

[davbell22602]

I'm debating in loop the last couple months on selling the 67 F100 project. Had it since August 2010 and got nowhere with it except the buy some parts I need to complete to it. I still need a bigger air compressor for sand blasting and da sanding work. The only thing I dont was repaint some 390 engine parts and a few of the suspension parts. The big trucks parts such hood, rearend, bed, cab, etc been in storage since April 2011 at the rate of $150 for the 10x30. Since I'm still jobless even after going to Auto Tech School my has been paying the bill for me out limited SSI disability check which is isnt much for whole month. Whats your thoughts?

[flyboy2610]

What stage of completion is the truck in now?

[davbell22602]

Its still in pieces and off the frame.

[sargentrs]

I hate to see any project scrapped, or sold. Almost anything done with air, except sandblasting and painting, can be done with electric tools. I've done most of my sanding with electric sanders and the bulk of my de-rusting on my body parts has been done with wire brushes on a grinder and drill. I was blessed with a decent air compressor, for free, with a rusted out tank and picked up a tank from craigslist for $100. It's not good enough for sanding but it's been useful for blasting and painting the frame and priming body parts, just have to blast a little, wait a little, blast a little more. Worse case, just hit what you can with a wire wheel, spray some rattle can rust proofing and primer, put it back together and get it outta storage. A lot of guys here are doing "rolling rebuilds". The one overwhelming thing I've learned though, and as much as I love my truck, take care of business and family first, and bump last. The truck will forgive you.

[68 Ford Stepside]

If it is a hugh burden, get rid of it. Being without a job is a big enough burden itself. I will say a prayer for you tonight asking for prosperity to head back your way.

[davbell22602]

Well the frame needs welding work where the radiator support holes are. I all I have is century/lincoln 80 GL wire feed that has no fitting for gas. A local welder would charge me $100 to fix the radiator support holes on the frame here at my house. I hate to see it go at all.

[Ranchero50]

Dang near all of a truck will fit in the bed and a $20 tarp will keep most of the weather out for the winter.

For a job, stop up at Quad Graphics on the North end of town (old Century Graphics plant) and apply. They are always looking for someone willing to work.

[davbell22602]

Dang near all of a truck will fit in the bed and a $20 tarp will keep most of the weather out for the winter.

For a job, stop up at Quad Graphics on the North end of town (old Century Graphics plant) and apply. They are always looking for someone willing to work.

Yea, I would let sit outside covered up but it would probably violate the HOA rules. I already worked there when it was World color. I recently graduated auto tech school at Rumsey but had no luck getting a job. Pretty much all repair want to be ASE certified.

[Ranchero50]

Screw the HOA, put a picket fence around it and call it a dog kennel.

Did you try a tire shop yet? I know Sears used to do the ASE years ago but we all know how Sears is doing...

[sargentrs]

If you have a decent car that gets good gas mileage, I highly recommend pizza delivery as a fill in job. A couple of years ago my kids got in a financial bind and almost got evicted. It was either move 'em in with me or pay their rent. I paid their rent. Problem was I couldn't afford it. So I started delivery pizza 20-25 hrs a week and regularly brought home $200+ every week. One of the driver's was full time and put in 40+ hrs/week and regularly brought home over $500/wk. And the tax deductions are good too. Next time I find myself in need of a job or extra money, I'll go back to it in a heartbeat!

[davbell22602]

If you have a decent car that gets good gas mileage, I highly recommend pizza delivery as a fill in job. A couple of years ago my kids got in a financial bind and almost got evicted. It was either move 'em in with me or pay their rent. I paid their rent. Problem was I couldn't afford it. So I started delivery pizza 20-25 hrs a week and regularly brought home $200+ every week. One of the driver's was full time and put in 40+ hrs/week and regularly brought home over $500/wk. And the tax deductions are good too. Next time I find myself in need of a job or extra money, I'll go back to it in a heartbeat!

I drive 97 Silverado 4x4 that get about 16mpg on highway. 330 miles on 26 gallons.

[flyboy2610]

Well the frame needs welding work where the radiator support holes are. I all I have is century/lincoln 80 GL wire feed that has no fitting for gas. A local welder would charge me $100 to fix the radiator support holes on the frame here at my house. I hate to see it go at all.

I had this issue with Frankie, my first bump, a 68 F100 who gave his life to become a trailer.
This was the hole:


This is my welder, a Lincoln MIG PAK 10 110 volt welder, set up for flux core because I used it outside.


I too careful measurements to find the center of the hole from some reference points on the frame.
Then I cut some rectangle of steel and tack welded little tabs on each side. I marked the steel for which side it was for.


I placed the steel on the frame and scribed the opening to be cut.


Using a cut off wheel on a grinder, I cut out the openings.


I placed the steel into the cut outs and welded around the edges.


I ground off the welds holding the tabs on, and ground the outer welds flush with the frame.


Primed and painted.


I never got the center hole re-drilled because I acquired Frodo, my '69 F250 CS, and turned Frankie into a trailer. But this is how to fix those holes. I sure wouldn't pay someone $100 to do it if I had a welder and a couple hours time! I sure hope you can get your truck at least running. I will be praying for your health and a good job to find you!

[davbell22602]

Well the frame needs welding work where the radiator support holes are. I all I have is century/lincoln 80 GL wire feed that has no fitting for gas. A local welder would charge me $100 to fix the radiator support holes on the frame here at my house. I hate to see it go at all.

I had this issue with Frankie, my first bump, a 68 F100 who gave his life to become a trailer.
This was the hole:


This is my welder, a Lincoln MIG PAK 10 110 volt welder, set up for flux core because I used it outside.


I too careful measurements to find the center of the hole from some reference points on the frame.
Then I cut some rectangle of steel and tack welded little tabs on each side. I marked the steel for which side it was for.


I placed the steel on the frame and scribed the opening to be cut.


Using a cut off wheel on a grinder, I cut out the openings.


I placed the steel into the cut outs and welded around the edges.


I ground off the welds holding the tabs on, and ground the outer welds flush with the frame.


Primed and painted.


I never got the center hole re-drilled because I acquired Frodo, my '69 F250 CS, and turned Frankie into a trailer. But this is how to fix those holes. I sure wouldn't pay someone $100 to do it if I had a welder and a couple hours time! I sure hope you can get your truck at least running. I will be praying for your health and a good job to find you!

My welder is rated for 16/18 gauge steel. Not rated for frame welding.

[sargentrs]

I drive 97 Silverado 4x4 that get about 16mpg on highway. 330 miles on 26 gallons.

Well that pretty much rules that out

[ScottT80]

If you have a decent car that gets good gas mileage, I highly recommend pizza delivery as a fill in job. A couple of years ago my kids got in a financial bind and almost got evicted. It was either move 'em in with me or pay their rent. I paid their rent. Problem was I couldn't afford it. So I started delivery pizza 20-25 hrs a week and regularly brought home $200+ every week. One of the driver's was full time and put in 40+ hrs/week and regularly brought home over $500/wk. And the tax deductions are good too. Next time I find myself in need of a job or extra money, I'll go back to it in a heartbeat!

I've thought about doing the pizza delivery thing myself... things are tight here too. How do they handle your pay? Cash daily?