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Alan's Classic · 10-13-2012, 10:55 PM

I decided at the last minute to drive up to the Ellijay GA apple festival car show. I was #177 and I got there right at noon. That was the cut off time to register.

I had a great time. I had more people than any of the other 3 shows I've been too come and talk to me. Drooling does exist. One guy was at the festival and saw me pulling in and had to make the journey to the car show to see it. He was like a kid at Christmas. It was non stop from 12-4. Right before I was leaving a guy came up and asked how many times I buffed it. "none" I told him. I said I buffed the hood and that was it. It's not perfect by no means, but is pretty slick right out of the gun.

With that being said, I left without any bling. That's alright, there were a lot more deserving that didn't get anything as well. We can't win them all.

Btw this was my longest one way trip to date. 30 miles with 25 of it on the interstate. Pleased so far. It rolled over 330 miles

daverod · 10-15-2012, 08:47 AM

Great to see you so happy.

Alan's Classic · 10-15-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by daverod

Great to see you so happy.

Thanks Dave, it was very nice to hear all that was said. It made the 5 years of hard work worth it. I'm glad I stuck it out. There were times that I wanted to quit for what ever reason.

I had to humble myself after the show, I'm just a wore out old Bodyman with a little experience. There are plenty of others that have tons more talent and experience than myself. I just hope I have helped someone in their journey. That's what I find the most beneficial to this forum as its a great support group to those that want to do it themselves.
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daverod · 10-15-2012, 03:08 PM

Your build was one of the reasons I got into building old trucks. Thanks a million for your time.

What's with the "worn out" stuff. You haven't even hit your prime.

Ta2Don · 10-15-2012, 03:13 PM

More encouragement for ya Alan... I first found your thread about the time you were doing the '59 Impala dash install. Been hooked since. Keep up the great work, you inspire me, as well as anyone who sees your ride or checks out your thread. Thank you for documenting to the degree you have.

Strodder · 10-15-2012, 09:26 PM

I'm also glad your happy Alan. I'm totally jealous. Have you checked your MPG?

Alan's Classic · 10-19-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

Your build was one of the reasons I got into building old trucks. Thanks a million for your time.

What's with the "worn out" stuff. You haven't even hit your prime.

Thanks Dave!! Just come into my prime.

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

More encouragement for ya Alan... I first found your thread about the time you were doing the '59 Impala dash install. Been hooked since. Keep up the great work, you inspire me, as well as anyone who sees your ride or checks out your thread. Thank you for documenting to the degree you have.

Thanks Don!! Glad I could help. There will be more to come.

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I'm also glad your happy Alan. I'm totally jealous. Have you checked your MPG?

Thanks Dennis, you have nothing to be jealous of. You have built some really nice rides. I have not checked MPG yet. Maybe 15mpg I would guess.

I found a new truck. Just trying to justify it. It's road ready he says he took it on a 50-60 mile trip. Going to look at it tomorrow. He's firm on the price at $4000. It's high compared to 2 others Sdailey showed me ($2-2500 range), but they need work. It's got the perfect look in my opinion. Since selection is limited, I think it is perfect. Thoughts??

wannabelower · 10-20-2012, 12:20 AM

I think yes!
Throw some shop logos on it and clean up the engine bay a bit.

flips72 · 10-20-2012, 06:08 PM

x2

Alan's Classic · 10-20-2012, 07:35 PM

It might be a $1500 at best. The floors were poorly patched, the bottom of the doors were shot, the radiator support at the right inner fender was missing and you could see thru the cowl into the inside. Oh well at least I know I didn't miss out on it.
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likaroc13 · 10-21-2012, 01:35 AM

that's a bummer!...something better will come along i'm sure...not sure if I missed it, but is there a particular reason you're looking for a truck like that?

McMurphy · 10-21-2012, 12:34 PM

I bet the seller thinks most of that asking price is in the bed...

Alan's Classic · 10-26-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

that's a bummer!...something better will come along i'm sure...not sure if I missed it, but is there a particular reason you're looking for a truck like that?

I think wreckers are just cool. That was the exact look I was wanting. It's a good thing I didn't get it. I can't afford another project.

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

I bet the seller thinks most of that asking price is in the bed...

Your probably right. I found a Holmes 440 bed for $900 on CL last week.

Dinos63 · 10-27-2012, 12:35 AM

very cool!!

likaroc13 · 10-27-2012, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I think wreckers are just cool. That was the exact look I was wanting. It's a good thing I didn't get it. I can't afford another project.

gotcha...wasn't sure if you were looking to convert to car hauler or something, although I guess if that were the case you could just buy a car hauler, ha

...but I agree that wrecker's can look cool...my dad had a '65 1-ton flat bed that he swapped a wrecker bed onto....will try to find & scan a pic of it when I make it back home again...hope you come across another with that kinda character but in better condition!

Alan's Classic · 11-08-2012, 09:41 PM

Ordered fittings and hose for the AC. They messed up by shipping some wrong fittings. Hopefully the correct ones are on the way.

Alan's Classic · 11-11-2012, 10:22 AM

I showed the wife pics when I came in last night. She ask me if I was mad. I said no, just something else I have to figure out.

Scott most of that is mud, the rock damage seems to be minimal right now.
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66BowTieBoy · 11-11-2012, 11:26 AM

Well Alan you know what they say: "That's Hot Rodding".

But there is no doubt in anyone's mind that your innovative genus will prevail....!

Thoroughly enjoy your work. YOU'RE THE MAN....!!!

Strodder · 11-11-2012, 04:50 PM

Good idea, too bad it didn't work out. Oh well back to the drawing board.

Ta2Don · 11-11-2012, 05:12 PM

Not a fan of those proverbial curve balls... and to agree with Flips72, You will overcome!!!

Alan's Classic · 11-11-2012, 06:23 PM

Thanks for all the support guys. I have a plan and all holes will utilized. It's looking promising. Will post results late tonight.
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Bomp · 11-11-2012, 07:49 PM

Thanks for posting the good with the bad. Honesty like that makes my build feel more achievable.
One little error, One Awesome build overall!

Strodder · 11-11-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Thanks for all the support guys. I have a plan and all holes will utilized. It's looking promising. Will post results late tonight.
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I have an idea what your going to do.

Alan's Classic · 11-12-2012, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66BowTieBoy

Well Alan you know what they say: "That's Hot Rodding".

But there is no doubt in anyone's mind that your innovative genus will prevail....!

Thoroughly enjoy your work. YOU'RE THE MAN....!!!

Like I mentioned before I really appreciate the support and kind words.

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Good idea, too bad it didn't work out. Oh well back to the drawing board.

Yeah, it consumed my thinking today.

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Not a fan of those proverbial curve balls... and to agree with Flips72, You will overcome!!!

Your right the curve balls suck. If this was easy everyone would be doing it.

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Thanks for posting the good with the bad. Honesty like that makes my build feel more achievable.
One little error, One Awesome build overall!

Thanks Bomp, I think I figured it out.

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I have an idea what your going to do.

Oh you do do ya,

Let's see.

The first thing that I did was flip the bulkhead fitting to see if it would help. It helped tremendously. It actually allowed clearance, but if the tires were ever turned full lock and I hit a bump there might have been some contact. I needed an extra hole anyway for the condensation drain, so i drilled another hole and lowered the fitting one notch.

That gave me plenty of clearance.

I finally get to use the crimper I bought 3 years ago.

Another catastrophy elliminated. Lets see what else happens.

Ta2Don · 11-12-2012, 10:12 AM

Very Nice.... Looks like the "old trucks are fun, old trucks are fun," chant worked...LOL

10-15-2012, 08:47 AM	#2
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 Great to see you so happy. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

10-15-2012, 03:08 PM	#4
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 Your build was one of the reasons I got into building old trucks. Thanks a million for your time. What's with the "worn out" stuff. You haven't even hit your prime. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 10-15-2012 at 03:20 PM.

10-15-2012, 03:13 PM	#5
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 More encouragement for ya Alan... I first found your thread about the time you were doing the '59 Impala dash install. Been hooked since. Keep up the great work, you inspire me, as well as anyone who sees your ride or checks out your thread. Thank you for documenting to the degree you have. __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-15-2012, 09:26 PM	#6
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 I'm also glad your happy Alan. I'm totally jealous. Have you checked your MPG? __________________ *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*

10-20-2012, 12:20 AM	#8
wannabelower Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 30	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 I think yes! Throw some shop logos on it and clean up the engine bay a bit.

10-13-2012, 10:55 PM	#1
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 I decided at the last minute to drive up to the Ellijay GA apple festival car show. I was #177 and I got there right at noon. That was the cut off time to register. I had a great time. I had more people than any of the other 3 shows I've been too come and talk to me. Drooling does exist. One guy was at the festival and saw me pulling in and had to make the journey to the car show to see it. He was like a kid at Christmas. It was non stop from 12-4. Right before I was leaving a guy came up and asked how many times I buffed it. "none" I told him. I said I buffed the hood and that was it. It's not perfect by no means, but is pretty slick right out of the gun. With that being said, I left without any bling. That's alright, there were a lot more deserving that didn't get anything as well. We can't win them all. Btw this was my longest one way trip to date. 30 miles with 25 of it on the interstate. Pleased so far. It rolled over 330 miles __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker" Last edited by Alan's Classic; 10-13-2012 at 11:00 PM.

10-20-2012, 06:08 PM	#9
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 x2 __________________ my 65 fleetside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442370 big back glass conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dow+conversion

10-20-2012, 07:35 PM	#10
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 It might be a $1500 at best. The floors were poorly patched, the bottom of the doors were shot, the radiator support at the right inner fender was missing and you could see thru the cowl into the inside. Oh well at least I know I didn't miss out on it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

10-21-2012, 01:35 AM	#11
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 that's a bummer!...something better will come along i'm sure...not sure if I missed it, but is there a particular reason you're looking for a truck like that? __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

10-21-2012, 12:34 PM	#12
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 I bet the seller thinks most of that asking price is in the bed... __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

10-27-2012, 12:35 AM	#14
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 very cool!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

11-08-2012, 09:41 PM	#16
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 Ordered fittings and hose for the AC. They messed up by shipping some wrong fittings. Hopefully the correct ones are on the way. Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-11-2012, 10:22 AM	#17
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 I showed the wife pics when I came in last night. She ask me if I was mad. I said no, just something else I have to figure out. Scott most of that is mud, the rock damage seems to be minimal right now. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-11-2012, 11:26 AM	#18
66BowTieBoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Hill Country of Texas Posts: 64	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 Well Alan you know what they say: "That's Hot Rodding". But there is no doubt in anyone's mind that your innovative genus will prevail....! Thoroughly enjoy your work. YOU'RE THE MAN....!!! __________________ HAPPINESS IS A COLD BEER, A SATELLITE DISH & QUALITY TIME WITH MY DOG....!

11-11-2012, 04:50 PM	#19
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 Good idea, too bad it didn't work out. Oh well back to the drawing board. __________________ *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*



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11-11-2012, 05:12 PM	#20
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 Not a fan of those proverbial curve balls... and to agree with Flips72, You will overcome!!! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

11-11-2012, 06:23 PM	#21
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 Thanks for all the support guys. I have a plan and all holes will utilized. It's looking promising. Will post results late tonight. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-11-2012, 07:49 PM	#22
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 Thanks for posting the good with the bad. Honesty like that makes my build feel more achievable. One little error, One Awesome build overall!

11-12-2012, 10:12 AM	#25
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Project Vitamin C-10 Very Nice.... Looks like the "old trucks are fun, old trucks are fun," chant worked...LOL __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

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