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Offline ChallengerGary

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I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« on: January 01, 2010 - 12:53:46 PM »
Figured I'd post some good news here.  Looks like 2010 will shape up nicely for me.  My new computer is working out well.  My stripe kit sales are staying strong even through a usually dead week.  And I now have at least 6 customers lined up for restoration/paint work.

So far I have a '67 Satellite that I am about to start body work on - it's already in my shop.  Plan on jumping on it this coming week

A 70 RR that I am helping the owner re-assemble after it has sat around for 4 years while he struggled with time demands.  It's fully painted and he just needs a hand putting her back together -starting on it tomorrow am. We're doing this one in his hanger at a local small airport

My boss's '92 Z28 that needs a paint job.  Right now it is at a Speed Shop getting a new 2010 LS3 engine and 5 speed tranny installed.  The engine came out of his brother's 2010 Camaro.  He pulled it and dropped in a Supercharged LS7  :22yikes:  It's got over 600 hp to the wheels with only 5#'s of boost

Another local Mopar Nut needs his '73 Scamp's roof & decklid painted - it's got a BAD 383 in it and he's making it into a nostalgic type of race car.  We may even put a US flag on the roof. 

I met with another guy on this past Sunday.  He is going to have me paint his son's '73 Swinger back to it's original Rallye Red.

And finally, I met with another guy from Ohio yesterday that was picking up a '72 Charger here locally.  He saw my ad on Craiglist for stripes and then went to my website and saw some of my work.  We hooked up last night and he actually dropped off the car for me to do the paint & body on plus he wants me to do the headliner and replace the dash pad and vinyl roof.    Thankfully, he does not want the car until this Summer.  Very cool car though - it's a factory 400 BB car and is actually EV2 Hemi Orange.  It even looks like original paint on the car.  Not a survivor type of car though as the paint is worn through over a lot of the car and there is clearly some rust issues under the vinyl top.

Plus, there's about 2 or 3 guys in the warehouses where I have my shop that want some things done to their pickups

Oh well - I'd better enjoy the day off today.  Looks like it might be my last one for a long time :working:   :bigsmile:
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Offline the_engineers

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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2010 - 12:55:49 PM »
Good for you!  That's great to hear!
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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2010 - 01:01:04 PM »
It really is good news especially since one of my New Years Resolutions is to start getting out of debt.  I won't be able to keep any of the extra money I will be making but I am trying to change my family's financial situation (too much month left at the end of our money)
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Offline 340_6pak

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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2010 - 01:18:05 PM »
I noticed you are in Ft Worth. I am in Dallas and may need a few things done to my 73 challenger. Do you do work like this full time or just after hours?
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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2010 - 01:20:12 PM »
I noticed you are in Ft Worth. I am in Dallas and may need a few things done to my 73 challenger. Do you do work like this full time or just after hours?
Strictly after-hours and weekends.  I've got a pretty good "Day Job" so this is all about doing what I love to help dig us out from under a MOUNTAIN of debt.  What do you need done to your '73?
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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2010 - 01:48:57 PM »
 :2thumbs:

its refreshing to hear theres an upturn.
we are in the advertising biz,(usually see the ups and downs before the general public) and we are  busier than all get out.
people arent as afraid to spend money as they were .

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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2010 - 03:04:22 PM »
Strictly after-hours and weekends.  I've got a pretty good "Day Job" so this is all about doing what I love to help dig us out from under a MOUNTAIN of debt.  What do you need done to your '73?

Mostly minor things. Doors need to be adjusted, I would like to change out the rear end 3.91 with a 3.25 or even a high 2.X. It  needs a little interior work and then paint. The gy I had paint it orginally did a really poor job. The good news is that I am not in a hurry!   :blah:
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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2010 - 03:22:48 PM »
Gary, are you are looking at taking on projects?  I have a 70 Duster that I am needing body work and paint on.   

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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2010 - 04:47:14 PM »
Gary, are you are looking at taking on projects?  I have a 70 Duster that I am needing body work and paint on.   
Not for a little while right now.  I figure the projects I've listed above will keep me busy for at least the next 3-4 months (unless something falls through of course).
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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2010 - 05:26:05 PM »
Let me know if something does fall through.   :2thumbs:     

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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2010 - 09:58:40 PM »
Mostly minor things. Doors need to be adjusted, I would like to change out the rear end 3.91 with a 3.25 or even a high 2.X. It  needs a little interior work and then paint. The gy I had paint it orginally did a really poor job. The good news is that I am not in a hurry!   :blah:
What is your time frame for getting the stuff done?  I look to be pretty booked up right now but you know how things go.  Since only 3 out of these jobs are actually more or less ready - the others are not "sure things."
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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2010 - 10:42:12 PM »
Yeah, I hear ya'!   We just got the Demon into prep. Then the Charger,Then the Duster,Then the 'cuda,A 70' 440 'cuda red to green,And a quick front end rebuild on a nice '70 Charger,Then a '71 Challenger grey to B5.  Come on over any time!  And oh... Every one needs stripes!!!   :roflsmiley:     I just got home...   :working:
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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2010 - 10:41:59 PM »
Glad you are starting 2010 out so good and hope the whole year goes as good.


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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2010 - 12:21:31 PM »
Post some pic's of the 67 Sat.
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Re: I'm getting pretty busy for 2010 - what recession??
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2010 - 01:01:42 PM »
 :2thumbs: Good to hear, Gary. The folks I work for hired a full time salesperson, so hopefully we'll get busy again soon.
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