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Strodder · 07-18-2009, 10:49 PM

Yeah, I forgot welcome back. I hope it was rest full for you. Now get back to work.

Alan's Classic · 07-18-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

Look good from here too..........Glad to see your back, hope your family and you had a great vacation.

We had a good time doing what ever the kids wanted to do. It was cheap intertainment. Ride bikes, play games watch a movie, play horse shoes (plastic) ride bikes again, fish, explore, and go to the beach, feed the ducks. Come to mention it, I'm tired.

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Originally Posted by joe231

those do look nice...where did you get them?

when you have some time....is there anyway you could weigh them and give us a comparison in the metal thickness??

Thanks and

back....

my wife would love it if I took a hiatus from the web........

198 ordered them from Brothers. I will try my best to weigh them or I will at least mic them.

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Yeah, I forgot welcome back. I hope it was rest full for you. Now get back to work.

But, my hands are finally clean and not stained.

ruffrida2005 · 07-18-2009, 11:11 PM

But, my hands are finally clean and not stained.

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That just means you've been lazy. Get back to work Alan!

Strodder · 07-19-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

But, my hands are finally clean and not stained.

My hands have been that way for so many years, I thought that's the way I was born.

greg65 · 07-19-2009, 04:57 PM

I was wondering how close the Brothers wheel wells looked to the factory pieces. From the pictures you posted close enough for me. Let us know if you have any fitment issues.

joe231 · 07-20-2009, 10:03 PM

Thanks for weighing them Alan, sounds like they are quality pieces

nice work too!!!

shortbed70 · 07-20-2009, 10:13 PM

Dang ALAN it doesnt matter what you work on it always looks good I wish I could get mine like that the first shot but I dont do it everyday.

ruffrida2005 · 07-20-2009, 10:31 PM

Looks really good Alan, I wish I could send my truck to you and have you build it so I can sell it. I really need the money. It sucks I cant work on it either!

Alan's Classic · 07-20-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Nice work Allan. Your a pro.

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Originally Posted by 198plus

Look's great Alan.

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Originally Posted by shortbed70

Dang ALAN it doesnt matter what you work on it always looks good I wish I could get mine like that the first shot but I dont do it everyday.

Thanks guys!!

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Looks really good Alan, I wish I could send my truck to you and have you build it so I can sell it. I really need the money. It sucks I cant work on it either!

Wish I could help out as well. You might have to take a number. First after Ronnies will be my neighbor Sdailey cab. Ronnie is trying to hook me up with another build. We'll see if it pans out. It's not his but he referred someone to the board that has already seen my truck on the web.

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Originally Posted by joe231

Thanks for weighing them Alan, sounds like they are quality pieces

nice work too!!!

Your welcome and thanks. I just went and tried to test fit one wheel well and all the bolts fell in except one. It looks like they line up good on the cross braces.

70 Suburban · 07-21-2009, 09:08 AM

i thought you didn't have to use metal prep on galvanized if you use epoxy?

MacAttack · 07-21-2009, 09:52 AM

Alan, once again - you’ve shown us your excellent work in great detail. Thanks for the information, as eventually many of us will have to go down this road (or pay massive amounts of cash to have it done) and this grade (class A) of input is invaluable.

Mac.

Strodder · 07-21-2009, 10:06 AM

Hey Allan, have you ever thought of opening up your own shop? Or renting a stall at where you work now? It seems to me that people are restoring there cars & trucks rather than buying new ones. If I promoted more, I know I can make more money. It's just word of mouth right now. I'm winding thing down, and want to retire. I only want to work on my stuff.

Alan's Classic · 07-21-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

i thought you didn't have to use metal prep on galvanized if you use epoxy?

I've heard it both ways. It's some cheap insurance.

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Alan, once again - you’ve shown us your excellent work in great detail. Thanks for the information, as eventually many of us will have to go down this road (or pay massive amounts of cash to have it done) and this grade (class A) of input is invaluable.

Mac.

Thanks Mac, You just gave me a warm fuzzy feeling. J/K

It does make all of this worth while.

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Hey Allan, have you ever thought of opening up your own shop? Or renting a stall at where you work now? It seems to me that people are restoring there cars & trucks rather than buying new ones. If I promoted more, I know I can make more money. It's just word of mouth right now. I'm winding thing down, and want to retire. I only want to work on my stuff.

It has been a dream for me do have my own shop. I'm afraid I don't know enough yet. Maybe it's just a fear. I'm working own my clientel now. I'm treating 198plus the way I would want to be treated, fair. But, I am making it a requirement for the customer to spend at least one day with me blocking and sanding so they understand it sucks and takes a lot of time. That is why they are paying some one else to do it.

Strodder · 07-21-2009, 07:47 PM

Allan I think you know plenty. Look at all the Bozo's out there that own shops or are working at shops, and they call them self Professionals. Some people don't know what good looks like. Your work looks better that good. It LOOKS GREAT.

I'm sure everybody else will agree with me. If that's not a confidence builder I don't know what is.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

198plus · 07-21-2009, 08:07 PM

Isn't there a senior citizen labor law....

..... against that kind of work for a old man like me

Just go ahead and block it for BLACK PAINT for the same price..........It will really show just how good your work is..........

MacAttack · 07-22-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Thanks Mac, You just gave me a warm fuzzy feeling. J/K

It does make all of this worth while.

Thanks, Buddy. You're The Wind Beneath My Wings!

Mac.

ruffrida2005 · 07-21-2009, 09:24 PM

198 you need another truck to build you can buy mine!

Alan's Classic · 07-21-2009, 09:34 PM

Just a quick update. I started blocking and want to show a comparision. I blocked the upper side area and want to show the difference. Here is the RT bedside. You can see all of the defects. So far they are blocking out.

Here is the LT side. There is difference. I spent the same amount of time blocking. You can see the block I'm using laying on top. Back to work.

Strodder · 07-21-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Just a quick update. I started blocking and want to show a comparision. I blocked the upper side area and want to show the difference. Here is the RT bedside. You can see all of the defects. So far they are blocking out.

Here is the LT side. There is difference. I spent the same amount of time blocking. You can see the block I'm using laying on top. Back to work.

Allan what grit sand paper are you using to block? The block of wood looks like a good idea, but doesn't it get heavy?

Alan's Classic · 07-21-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Allan what grit sand paper are you using to block? The block of wood looks like a good idea, but doesn't it get heavy?

Using 180 for now. Then reprime and block with wet 400. That's the minimum I do. What your steps? The block is not that heavy, it's my exercise program.

I'm at a stand still right now. Ronnie called me while I was blocking and mentioned he might not want side mouldings. I'll still have to block everything except around the moulding holes.

Strodder · 07-22-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Using 180 for now. Then reprime and block with wet 400. That's the minimum I do. What your steps?

Same steps. But I prime and block, prime and block, prime and block, more than once.

198plus · 07-21-2009, 09:36 PM

Hell......I can't afford to finish this one

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

198 you need another truck to build you can buy mine!

4dranch · 07-21-2009, 09:49 PM

Dang Alan, your getting me dizzy with the two builds...Super work as we've come to exspect.

198, Your truck is looking good....

198plus · 07-21-2009, 10:00 PM

Thanks !!!!!!

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

Dang Alan, your getting me dizzy with the two builds...Super work as we've come to exspect.

198, Your truck is looking good....

198plus · 07-21-2009, 10:04 PM

Alright Alan.........I have decided on color.

I'll get this color code tomorrow.

I'm going to use same scheme as 67 Chevelle......Rally wheels and red walls

07-18-2009, 10:49 PM	#1
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Yeah, I forgot welcome back. I hope it was rest full for you. Now get back to work. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-18-2009, 11:11 PM	#3
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic But, my hands are finally clean and not stained. [/QUOTE] That just means you've been lazy. Get back to work Alan! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-19-2009, 04:57 PM	#5
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I was wondering how close the Brothers wheel wells looked to the factory pieces. From the pictures you posted close enough for me. Let us know if you have any fitment issues. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

07-20-2009, 10:03 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Thanks for weighing them Alan, sounds like they are quality pieces nice work too!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-20-2009, 10:13 PM	#7
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Dang ALAN it doesnt matter what you work on it always looks good I wish I could get mine like that the first shot but I dont do it everyday. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

07-20-2009, 10:31 PM	#8
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Looks really good Alan, I wish I could send my truck to you and have you build it so I can sell it. I really need the money. It sucks I cant work on it either! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-21-2009, 09:08 AM	#10
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic i thought you didn't have to use metal prep on galvanized if you use epoxy? __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-21-2009, 09:52 AM	#11
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Alan, once again - you’ve shown us your excellent work in great detail. Thanks for the information, as eventually many of us will have to go down this road (or pay massive amounts of cash to have it done) and this grade (class A) of input is invaluable. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

07-21-2009, 10:06 AM	#12
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Hey Allan, have you ever thought of opening up your own shop? Or renting a stall at where you work now? It seems to me that people are restoring there cars & trucks rather than buying new ones. If I promoted more, I know I can make more money. It's just word of mouth right now. I'm winding thing down, and want to retire. I only want to work on my stuff. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-21-2009, 07:47 PM	#14
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Allan I think you know plenty. Look at all the Bozo's out there that own shops or are working at shops, and they call them self Professionals. Some people don't know what good looks like. Your work looks better that good. It LOOKS GREAT. I'm sure everybody else will agree with me. If that's not a confidence builder I don't know what is. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-21-2009, 08:07 PM	#15
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Isn't there a senior citizen labor law......... against that kind of work for a old man like me Just go ahead and block it for BLACK PAINT for the same price..........It will really show just how good your work is.......... Last edited by 198plus; 07-21-2009 at 08:08 PM.

07-21-2009, 09:24 PM	#17
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic 198 you need another truck to build you can buy mine! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-21-2009, 09:34 PM	#18
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Just a quick update. I started blocking and want to show a comparision. I blocked the upper side area and want to show the difference. Here is the RT bedside. You can see all of the defects. So far they are blocking out. Here is the LT side. There is difference. I spent the same amount of time blocking. You can see the block I'm using laying on top. Back to work. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

07-21-2009, 09:49 PM	#23
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Dang Alan, your getting me dizzy with the two builds...Super work as we've come to exspect. 198, Your truck is looking good.... __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

07-21-2009, 10:04 PM	#25
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Alright Alan.........I have decided on color. I'll get this color code tomorrow. I'm going to use same scheme as 67 Chevelle......Rally wheels and red walls



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