Ok gang I've looked thru the posts on the Nat BB meet and I saw folks working on BOSS's truck.I saw Pickles supervising and keeping ya'll in line.I saw sumbody under the welding hood,pics of where the floorpan and rockers were replaced,a tranny shot and some sanding.But no one has mentioned how far they got on his truck.Whatever was done probably qualifies as the biggest parking lot mod ever performed by BB members at any meet so post up what ya'll did and who all helped so's we can give them a big ol' THANK YOU and OOOOOOOUURAHHHHH from the members even if they couldn't be there. Oh and to document what was done so someone can go for that distinction at another meet.

When I left sunday morning, the tranny was in,(except for TC bolts and starter), the right side floor, rocker, and cab corner was done, the left side floor and rocker were almost done, the bedside had been changed, and Steve was in the process of straightening it. Lots of sanding had been done, and all of the molding had been removed. Mark, Dee, Steve, and Pickles were still working, and were planning to work all day, so we'll have to get them or Boss to tell us how far they got. I'm the one under the welding helmet in the white shirt.:)

Those who I know spent most if not all of their weekend on it, and
you know I will miss a few of them so I'm sorry in advance, are ....

Andy - Longhornman
Margaret - Pickles
Mark - Ragin'rat638
Steven - Ragn's Son
Dee - Mark's Wife
Wynne - HuggerCST
Mike - Hotrodmtodd

And I am sure there are many, many, many others who contributed.

Those who I know spent most if not all of their weekend on it, and
you know I will miss a few of them so I'm sorry in advance, are ....

Andy - Longhornman
Margaret - Pickles
Mark - Ragin'rat638
Steven - Ragn's Son
Dee - Mark's Wife
Wynne - HuggerCST
Mike - Hotrodmtodd

And I am sure there are many, many, many others who contributed.

Longhair helped with the bedside, and someone worked on the tailgate, but I can't think of his name.

In all honesty, next to Steven everyone was just state workers standing
around in awe, that kid knows his chit, he worked VERY hard all weekend.
(Not that anyone else didn't, he was like the Energizer Bunny from Hell ;) )

I only spent one day under it, not the whole weekend. I was involved in the tranny deal... nothing on the body.
Pickles and her crew were doing some awsome stuff in there in the paint and body department

He got the dirtiest though^^^

centsless also did a lot of work getting in the tranny with Andy

Those guys were troopers. I didn't see what they started with, but I saw a lot of cab rust go byebye and Steve was doing some amazing work on the bed.By the time I got there they were past the mechanical, and that's all I'm slightly any good for.:(

When we left, the body was in primer. It has a few spots that need a little more attention, but an INCREDIBLE amount of work was done!! Me and Cents want to thank everyone who helped out!!

thanks guys... i just wish i didn't spend so much time on the first bed side.. other wise i would have been able to get some more done on the truck... but i had fun and atleast we got most of the hard stuff out of the way for him.. and i also just wanted to thank everyone for helping i learned alot and met some great people
thanks again

I was assigned the drivers side floor, rocker, and inner rocker. I did all the FUN parts (cutting, grinding, fitting) Pickles did the grunt work to finish up Sunday morning. Wynne did the WHOLE right side, and I must say, it looked pretty darn good! Steven truly was a MACHINE. He has a real gift. (not to mention a GREAT right hand man and left hand woman in Mark and Dee!) I wish I could have stayed to finish up. About 11 o'clock SAT night, I found myself all alone in the garage (except for Pickles of course) She suggested that we call it a night. I realized just how much I missed doing body work.(used to do it for GM 25 years ago) I probably would STILL be in there if she wouldn't have stopped me. Kind of inspired me to come home and finish a few of my OWN projects. Thanks for letting me be a part of it.

I was shocked by how much got done on it and sometimes got a little choked up when i would look in and could see what others were doing for me.I feel so gratefull and blessed by just knowing the people on this place we call a message board but to me and others it is somewhat like a second home.Like someone said earlier it was more like a family reuinion that i cant wait to see you all again next time :) thank you all so much for everything including my now rust free truck:metal: :metal: :metal:

Yeah, I didn't even work on it

But the amount of work & how quick it was done makes me wanna start finishing my bug again

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Nice oval Spray bomb here is a pic of mine it is the blue and white 64 in the far lane pulling the wheels

spray bomb... the more I learn about you, the more I am impressed. My hat's off to you man, cool bug.

Boss, like I was saying out there, it may be a truck meet, but it was the comrodery (spelling???) that made it fun. Even the family members were all smiles all the time. Despide the cussing that you heard from under your truck, it was MY PLEASURE to help you out.

My hat is off to all that worked on BOSS's truck for all the quality hard work that was put in!!

But man PICKLES did not stop ever she even stayed in the garage to eat and I don't think she even made rounds to the rest of the meet.:metal:

She did keep a tight ship and she did not mess around this pic' wil show she had some very good recruiting tactics :lol:

:lol:

You all did great. When i did go into the garage I just shook my head in disbelief. You all did a great job in that heat and humidity.

my hats off to pickles as well. if i was not married.. i know who i would be chasing :metal:

Was this like an "Overhaulin" weekend?

Overhaulin with most of the crew standing around shooting the breeze watching the others work.:lol:

sounds like a union job..:lol:

:lol: I had to remind myself not to crack on the unions too much, being in yankeeland and all.;)

Honestly, at first I felt kinda bad that there weren't more people (including myself) helping out on BOSS's truck. But seeing the determination of the people that were working on it, and with it being "only" a two car garage, if more people had been in there, they would've just been in the way.

I can't wait to see the after pics for the weekend

I will attest to all the hard work put in by all those that helped out on BOSS's truck. I was really shocked when I rolled in on my way home Sun morning at 7:30AM and there was Pickles already having started working and kicking alot of ass I might add. She did pause long enough to give me a hug good-bye ;). A huge thank you to all those who donated their time and effort in some substantial heat and humidity.

I can't wait to see the after pics for the weekend

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I got a hug from her, but she was determined to stay up on the ladder... she was workin on the roof when i left.

I was amazed with all the work i saw done on saturday.I didn't see it on sunday.But they did an amazing job.I think I saw Pickles out of the garage looking around once.

all i can say you all did a great job on the truck,how about a pick or 2 of the end result?

just went out and took some pics :) BOSS now has a rust free truck and couldnt be happier :metal: :metal: :metal: :metal:

More :)

WOW! Congrats to all those that pitched-in on BOSS's truck. Job well done!:metal:

:agree: :phat:

awsome....

To me it was even better then overhaulin because it was done by friends :)

No james... by family

No james... by family

So very true :agree: :agree: :agree:

Can I have the keys, Dad?

That looks great! Great job to all who helped on it!

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A tip of the dew rag to all who worked on the Boss mans truck. The amount of work is amazing but the quality looks great too. You have my utmost respect. It is great to know that people like you still exist.

no problem boss !!!!!!!
you are the best man on the planet for letting us invade your place and let us have the meet there.
i was so happy to meet everyone. (my brothers and sisters) :metal:
from the board here. :)

steven did a excellent job too. i have never seen him work so hard. its a ture testament of how much he love's me for helping my buddy out (boss)
pickles is a wonderfull women. that i have had the pleasure to meet and work with.

hugger what a guy :metal: i really like that guy. :)

everyone that helpped i say thank u :gi: longhair,steve,dee,pickles,hotrod,and those i can't remember the names:whine:

i just wish we could have got it painted. but we did a ton of work in three days.

enjoy boss. your pal forever mark :metal:

After seeing the pic's so far I am really impressed by the amount of work that was done in the short period. Lookin Good

I was definelty impressed with the work there, I would have been in the way, with all that talent going on. I did feel a little guilty just watching, (maybe next time we should sell tickets to this?) or do our own video (show?) of the next truck?

NEXT UP: Josh's truck.:bling:

His new one??????? :)

:lol: I've got an extra set of curb feelers and fuzzy dice!

His new one??????? :)

LOL!!!!!

Headlight covers maybe? :haha:

29 inch rims........

Pink, purple, pea green and yellow graphics..................:)

It may be 2wd, but you can't forget the enormous chrome brush guard and matching taillight protectors!!!

Dude, where's the hydraulics ???

Or would we be lifting it as high as Mudders truck for them 29" rims... LMAO