Christmas Gift To My Father....17 Hour Labor of Love

**netspec** · 01-08-2008, 08:47 AM

That`s a damn fine job on your Dad`s truck JoshVette!:up

**imported_JoshVette** · 01-08-2008, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by TH0001

This is one of the those jaw dropping threads... I really don`t even know what I could say to keep from drooling. Ace!

Thanks Todd, it was a real challenge doing that flare side, I`d never wish it on any detailer but it was good practice for me with all those curves. It turned out nicely.

**imported_JoshVette** · 01-08-2008, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by JohnZ3MC

Beautiful work on the F150. You could just be the best son in the whole world.

-John C.

:chuckle: I`ve been saying that same thing to my parents for years.....:spit:

**imported_JoshVette** · 01-08-2008, 08:50 AM

KH765 and Mazdaguy, thanks.:hifive:

**imported_JoshVette** · 01-08-2008, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Sludge

Terrific work. This is the kind of detail that I come to Autopia to see. I`m sure your Dad was blown away by his "new" truck. The whole detail is inspirational. Thanks. :up

Thanks, yes he was pretty happy to see it. I got it back to him just after the new year and told him for the new year he`ll have a new truck. :xyxthumbs

My parents have made so many sacrifices for me, even though I`m grown now, I just wanted to do something to give back to them.

**imported_JoshVette** · 01-08-2008, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by netspec

That`s a damn fine job on your Dad`s truck JoshVette!:up

Thanks, it turned out well, I`m happy with the results.

**MidLife Cruiser** · 01-08-2008, 09:16 AM

Super job! Your dad should be proud. It is great to see the resurrection of daily drivers. Not all of us have garage queens to show off. You sir, have done what most of us here strive for.

That gift sure as heck beats socks, ties, and sweaters. Plus, your dad can show off and brag on you by just driving around.

**Deep Gloss Auto Salon** · 01-08-2008, 10:59 AM

Fantastic work, fantastic intentions... put a smile on my face....

I would be very proud to drive my vehicle after my son detailed it to the level you did...

You better beleive I`d be bringing people out to my truck, showing it to them with a big ole` smile while saying "yup, my son did this"

**imported_weekendwarrior** · 01-08-2008, 11:19 AM

The truck looks really nice. When you wet sand like that, what are the chances of those areas having clear coat failure in the future due to the wetsanding?

Disclaimer - not being critical, just trying to learn.

**Greg Nichols** · 01-08-2008, 12:24 PM

Josh,

the first truck looks OUTSTANDING

, the second one........ needs some work:laugh:

Greg

**jpochile** · 01-08-2008, 12:44 PM

Fantastic job : I hope your Dad was blown away .

Cheers , Jean Paul

**Old Pirate** · 01-08-2008, 02:31 PM

A true Labor of love from Son to Dad! Awesome write-up and the sanding part shows a true detailer at his craft! It looks awesome and bet your Dad was very happy to see it! now how about yours? i know it`s about time for a detail on it soon.....Great work and write up Josh!..........

.................Angelo

**cwcad** · 01-08-2008, 03:05 PM

I agree, this post is inspirational. Gives me pause for thought as to me trying to do some wet sanding on my own daily driven Black truck. I commend your reasons for the detail as well as your accomplishment on this detail.

**imported_JoshVette** · 01-08-2008, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Mid-Life Cruiser

Super job! Your dad should be proud. It is great to see the resurrection of daily drivers. Not all of us have garage queens to show off. You sir, have done what most of us here strive for.

That gift sure as heck beats socks, ties, and sweaters. Plus, your dad can show off and brag on you by just driving around.

Thanks, that`s kind of what I was hoping for. It`s weird not have a gift you can give that isn`t under the tree with a bow on it and all.