Project Vitamin C-10

[66ChevyMax]

Dang, over 4,000 replies
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[lenguini]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Thanks David, and yes it will be flemsy until I get it all back together. I will do tack welds all the way around till it's welded solid. I've got a big sunk in place just forward of that area adjacent to the tape that I hope I can work out as I weld everything back together.





Thanks fellers!!



Just messin' with ya.





First off I'm thinking about doing a blog about this build. Hopeing in time I could generate some extra cash. There are people out there that make a living blogging. That's basically what I'm doing now just not getting any advertisement money coming in. What's your thoughts. I'd love to do some how too videos, but I could incorporate those into the blog using different products. I just don't know what to do. I love teaching and showing people different techniques just don't know the best way to go about it. Cash doesn't exist to do any thing wild. I don't know if I should use a blogging website or create my own site. I'm so confussed.

Anyway got another set of brake lines because of the one that had some lumps in it. Well the new ones are the same way. Why in the world are they that way. It should be a straight line.



I was missing some hardware for my rear brakes. I called O'Rileys and ordered PNH7018 it was only $4.07 with tax.



Shannon and I went to the powder coaters tonight. I picked up my radiator saddles that I had done in wet black. The pic doesn't do it justice. They look awesome.

This may seem like a silly question Al....but what are the saddles from,are these original for your truck ?

Cheers,
Ed.

[chad64chevy]

lenguini, i believe those are from a 67-72 chevy truck!

alan, i haven't been checking in on you but have now! truck is looking great i had the same idea about the tag lights thats why i didnt fill in those holes!! now i know what it will look like, thanks!!

[niterider65]

Can't wait to see that hood all slicked out i know its got alot of time in it to
get it this far . looking good .
Bill

[shrunken66stroker]

Checking in. Lookin good, Alan!

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

i like the license plate lights...saw where you picked up that idea from Jesse...been thinking about getting a year of make plate for mine as well

Thanks , and I forgot to mention where I got the idea.

Originally Posted by 65Custom

Those are the brightest plate lights I have ever seen. I like those they really light up the plate.

Originally Posted by 198plus

Alan here's my exhaust, think I'm just going to end mine with turn downs.

Thanks for posting this Ronnie. I was gonna try to find it. I think I will dump mine at the axle, unless the muffler man can make it work.

Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Can't wait to see that hood and trim in place. Awesome truck!
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Thanks, and I was able to get a lot of blocking done Friday.

Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Dang, over 4,000 replies
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Who would have thought that almost 5 years ago.

Originally Posted by lenguini

This may seem like a silly question Al....but what are the saddles from,are these original for your truck ?

Cheers,
Ed.

Chad is right, 67-72

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

lenguini, i believe those are from a 67-72 chevy truck!

alan, i haven't been checking in on you but have now! truck is looking great i had the same idea about the tag lights thats why i didnt fill in those holes!! now i know what it will look like, thanks!!

Glad you checked in. I can't keep up with all the new builds going on either. i remember 4-5 years ago it was easy to keep up with everyone's build.

Originally Posted by niterider65

Can't wait to see that hood all slicked out i know its got alot of time in it to
get it this far . looking good .
Bill

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Checking in. Lookin good, Alan!

Thanks guys!!

No progress this week end. I did start it and pulled it out because Jimmythompson1964 stopped by to check it out. It's always nice to meet others that have a love for these old trucks. It was nice to meet you and your daughter Jimmy.

[Shooters_7]

I missed it somewhere in here, but what did the seats come out of and how do they fit? I'm 6'2 and with the factory bench there is not much room for the legs!

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Shooters_7

I missed it somewhere in here, but what did the seats come out of and how do they fit? I'm 6'2 and with the factory bench there is not much room for the legs!

99 Silverado, I'm 5'10" and I'm comfortable. However, I think there is less leg room than factory seats. Had to make some mods to the console mounts.

[jimmythompson1964]

OK guys...I was able to stop by and see Alan's labor of love and the pictures do not do it justice. I hade a 7 hour ride to get back to KY last night and I kept going over the attention to detail he has done to his truck. It is a trophy truck for sure I love the tail gate, the bed wood the dash and interior and it sounds good open headers as well. Hey Alan next visit maybe a ride around the block to really get me drooling Really enjoyed spending a few minutes talking truck with ya, Hope to see ya this spring

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by jimmythompson1964

OK guys...I was able to stop by and see Alan's labor of love and the pictures do not do it justice. I hade a 7 hour ride to get back to KY last night and I kept going over the attention to detail he has done to his truck. It is a trophy truck for sure I love the tail gate, the bed wood the dash and interior and it sounds good open headers as well. Hey Alan next visit maybe a ride around the block to really get me drooling Really enjoyed spending a few minutes talking truck with ya, Hope to see ya this spring

Thanks Jimmy!! I didn't even think about giving you a ride. I would want it to be running better. Maybe by then I will have inside door handles so we can get out without rolling down the windows. BTW, they (handles) should be here this week.

[daverod]

Hard to be cool with no handles. It worked for "The dukes of hazard".

[Dinos63]

Trucks looks awsum!!

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by daverod

Hard to be cool with no handles. It worked for "The dukes of hazard".

can't you just see Alan trying to pull a "Dukes" with his truck, lol...unless he's got mad hops, i bet he'd kick a big dent in the middle of the door, totally missing the window opening

[lenguini]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

lenguini, i believe those are from a 67-72 chevy truck!

alan, i haven't been checking in on you but have now! truck is looking great i had the same idea about the tag lights thats why i didnt fill in those holes!! now i know what it will look like, thanks!!

Thanks,I appreciate the info.

Cheers,
Ed.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by daverod

Hard to be cool with no handles. It worked for "The dukes of hazard".

Movie magic.

Originally Posted by Dinos63

Trucks looks awsum!!

Thanks Dino!!

Originally Posted by likaroc13

can't you just see Alan trying to pull a "Dukes" with his truck, lol...unless he's got mad hops, i bet he'd kick a big dent in the middle of the door, totally missing the window opening

This white boy can't jump. It would be good for bloopers.



I got stuff in the mail today and had to install first thing. I got inside door handles, B pillar trim, door sills, wiper switch (not installed yet).

BTW if you didn't know already (I didn't) the B pillar trim comes with the bracket on the rear that is rivited on. I seen several times people asking where to get them. The driver side fit great compared to the passenger.

[flips72]

niceone question though.... are you having trouble not grinning? i would be you couldnt knock the smile off my face if that was mine.

[Strodder]

Damn Alan your making me sick with envy.

[likaroc13]

looks awesome! where'd you get the B-pillar trim?

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by flips72

niceone question though.... are you having trouble not grinning? i would be you couldnt knock the smile off my face if that was mine.

You would think that. I'm smiling, but it will be much bigger when the hood and chrome side mouldings are done. Don't get me wrong I do love making progress. Still a lot on my mind as far as the truck goes.

Originally Posted by Strodder

Damn Alan your making me sick with envy.

Get busy old man............ That's right your a lame duck still, due to the surgery. Getting any better?

Originally Posted by likaroc13

looks awesome! where'd you get the B-pillar trim?

Thanks, and Classic Industries sends me a 20% off email about once a month, so I took advantage of one.

[Strodder]

Doin really good, but bored to death. All the work I have to do right now is heavy duty, and very dirty. I started to work on light stuff trying to use my left hand only. I'm even thinking of doing a little on my truck. Stuff that won't hurt my right hand. Can't even post pictures though. My build thread is still CLOSED.
I might have to start a new thread to continue with the documentation.

[daverod]

I always wondered what happened to old threads. People must be getting sick of the guy in the orange truck driving around with a big silly grin on his face. Have you used up all your insured miles yet? Have you picked any dates for your first car show? You know, like a deadline that you have to have everything by.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Thanks, and Classic Industries sends me a 20% off email about once a month, so I took advantage of one.

I got one of those discount postcards from Year One.
Everything I wanted and need from them is discount immune. After a week of pouring thru their online catalog I just tossed the coupon.
I was pretty disgruntled with them by that time LOL.

I am seeking the parts now from other vendors or original manufacturers because of it.
I guess I should go uncheck the email options from my CI account now, 20% would almost cover the some of the shipping up to Alaska.

Congrats on the progress, those sail trims look good!!

[Strodder]

Try these guys. They have some good prices

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

[Strodder]

Wow I just looked. That side trim is expensive $192.00??

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Try these guys. They have some good prices

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

Thanks Dennis, I keep forgetting to look at them, need to add them to my faves list!
I got the Year One for the Camaro parts, looking at things like the headers, and the '69 hideaway head light set ups.
With a 20% discount coupon in hand I was looking at making a 500-1k $$ order, now they can just piss off....
Marketing ploys suck.
Marketing promotionals that are honest are cool!!

----the world according to me.