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Back in 17’ I saw a video of talking about how you see those people soaring around and living the kind of life you want...
10/15/2025

Back in 17’ I saw a video of talking about how you see those people soaring around and living the kind of life you want to live, had the faith to “jump” and trust that God will open the parachute and guide them through the process in pursuit to the life they dreamt of.

It struck a major note with me as I was working a job I absolutely despised (the work, not the place or the people) and felt as though I had just given 10 years of my life packed into previous jobs and was feeling defeated.

So I picked up the phone to call my wife and said I have to do this self employment thing working on classic cars/trucks (because I didn’t know what else to do), all as the sole provider with a 3 month old baby and 3 year old toddler at home.

I didn’t realize the pressure cooker I had just thrown myself into at the time with one project, one stall, one paint booth.

I eventually reached a point that I believed and was convinced that I’d be dead before 40 due to the stress, anxiety and shape I had let myself get to. But that’s when the magic started.

That’s when I made a decision that would change the trajectory of our lives, and it was to take a hold of my physical health but it just ended up being a byproduct of the mental condition I built up.

We have invested quite literally everything and then some into this in the past 7-8 years. The lessons that we have learned and the accomplishments we have had I believe is what was this was all about and is something I could discuss for hours.

What this means is, I am committed to finishing the few projects we have left. These customers have been extremely patient and loyal over the years, but I will no longer be discussing any future projects to take on under Oldskool Sheetmetal Repair. The remaining will be shared/shown under my personal pages/brand.

We look forward to continuing to bring our passion, pride and attention to detail in helping others in any way we can in other ways in the future, but until then, thank you to all for your support over the past 9 years.

Godspeed

Version 2.0 Sunday..The fun of engineering things from scratch..sometimes the first version just won’t work.In this case...
03/30/2025

Version 2.0 Sunday..
The fun of engineering things from scratch..sometimes the first version just won’t work.
In this case it worked, but I knew that there was room for improvement and it was needed for a 100% healthy AC system.
I know, it’s just a couple simple little brackets, but all in it’s still a couple days time with an evac/re-charge of the system.
Things take time to get dialed, kinks worked out, sometimes things just need re-done in some way. When this happens it can be extremely stressful when your paycheck relies on your quality time invested in a project so when things don’t work out you have a direction to go at the fork in the road that has been presented.
So with that, are you one to say “well, that’s good enough.” So you can move on?
Or you going to own your issues and mistakes and make it right no matter the cost or pass the blame?

It’s been a good bit since I’ve updated on any projects so here is an 88’ K5 I did a 5.3 LT/6 speed swap in. The truck w...
10/31/2023

It’s been a good bit since I’ve updated on any projects so here is an 88’ K5 I did a 5.3 LT/6 speed swap in. The truck was an original fuel injected 350 with a non shifting but rebuilt 700r4 that was in dire need of upgrading.

I just did a 900 mile checkup with fixing a couple little gremlins and netting another 300 miles on it to make sure it’s good to go now with everything ironed out.

It was a pretty “straight forward” project with no paint work and stock parts, but still some surprises and setbacks that comes with conversions/swaps.

The engine is a bone stock 17’ L83/6l80 combo using modified engine mounts, sanden ac compressor mount and GMT400 bodystyle power steering mount. Exhaust is just a standard 2.5” with mufflers to net a better sound quality than the redneck glass packs the truck did have.

The Engine/transmission is controlled using the stock ECM is mounted with an mount and flashed by with the original wiring harness re-worked by . It’s kept cool with fans with one controlled for ac and the other for engine temps on an aluminum radiator that was installed in the truck when it came in.

Vitals are monitored by gauges with they’re obd interface module. The original 88’ 208 transfercase was used after we swapped the input shaft and used an spacer.

After the initial test drive it was apparent there stock 10bolt rear was is dire need of help with a loose pinion bearing, leaking seal, missing brake parts and a terrible pinion angle so it was upgraded to a rebuilt GMT400 14bolt from with an to eliminate the one wheel peel. (This was extremely nice as they moved the spring perches and shock mounts so this was a literal bolt in part from a different body style with just a little shimming to get the pinion angle)

This if one of the last few little pieces needing built for project Goliath.No off the shelf replacement glovebox for a ...
10/06/2023

This if one of the last few little pieces needing built for project Goliath.

No off the shelf replacement glovebox for a swapped would work. The GenIV unit took up every square fraction of an inch behind the dash with the larger firewall hump that are found on these medium duty trucks.
So it’s not much of a pocket but enough to hold the radio remote and some paperwork off need be.

Now to just get it painted and it will wait until after the interior work for final installation.

We have made multiple investments over the last, short, 5 years but this past weekend was one of the best investments we...
09/26/2023

We have made multiple investments over the last, short, 5 years but this past weekend was one of the best investments we could have made, in ourselves.

With a heavy workload, many thoughts, questions and concerns have risen over the past 2 years.

So when joined with buisness development class came around again, it was an easy decision to get together with one of the best in this industry and have some of these thoughts questions and concerns answered and collaborate.
So our secretary/head of HR dept flew to Bakersfield for it. The wife went with so I didn’t do anything wrong..

Plus with getting to see where all that magic happens and get to meet other owners made it that much better. Great people, good food, good laughs and most importantly great information made for a great weekend.

got put on the spot a few times but she handled it like a champ. My toes feel better and she even got a promotion out of the deal!

With full commitment to our current customers we look forward to implementing some changes and shifting gears for the betterment of the shop, customers and ourselves.

We even got to catch up on hometown show Yellowstone..👌🏼 good job guys! 😂

We wish everyone there the best and look forward to following y’all and see the growth from you as well!

If your a new or even somewhat seasoned shop owner and want to get better in some way, we highly recommend following them and stay tuned for the next class, it will be worth it.

Gym time = test/tune milesThose VHX gauges look good in the dark. These gauges are highly suggested on any swap/build, ...
08/12/2023

Gym time = test/tune miles

Those VHX gauges look good in the dark. These gauges are highly suggested on any swap/build, they just bring pleasure to look at.

I don’t get to work on personal stuff…ever..but when Cash said he wanted to paint his squarebody I knew we had an evenin...
07/20/2023

I don’t get to work on personal stuff…ever..but when Cash said he wanted to paint his squarebody I knew we had an evening project.

Little man wasn’t to happy when I picked apart his “tape job” for a color change..😂

“If we’re going to do it, it’s going to be as right and good as we can make it.”

So he actually took one apart for paint, went through the whole process of prepping, spraying, masking and re-assembly. (The reassembly part for him is a milestone, if you know, you know)

He’s ecstatic to have a “show truck” that doesn’t have to be his daily driver. So he also leaned about trailer queens.

Now little brother, Henry, gets to paint one.

Oh, and your not fooling anyone with that shirt China…

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