Project Vitamin C-10

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Strodder

It's called "It's Hammer Time"

Just kidding Allan. Your doing a great job.

I like that title. I'm wanting to make a DVD and sell it for a nominal fee. I've talked to sdailey to be my camera guy and audiance to ask questions. It will cover tips and tricks of doing mud work. I really don't know how much interest there would be. At times I think there is alot of people that would be interested from the novice to the experienced. Because I learn everytime I work with filler. The video will help the novice from getting frustrated and save materials which saves money. I remember how frustrated I got when I first started, then one it just clicked. I constantly watch others at work and take different things from each of them and incorporate it into the way I do things.

[joe231]

I say do it, I need lessons

[neto]

Allen how do you like using "slick sand" and what size tip do you use?
Ernest

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by joe231

I say do it, I need lessons

Are you sure you trust what I have to say? Unlike paint I've got alot of experience slingin' mud.

Originally Posted by neto

Allen how do you like using "slick sand" and what size tip do you use?
Ernest

With my limited experience with it, I'd buy it again. Need a 2.0 tip even then I reduced it some so it would lay down better. It was 50 degrees in the shop so that didn't help matters any. Don't go by what I do make sure to read the cans directions and adapt accordingly to suite your needs. I feel bad for the advice I gave Joe about DP90. So I'm kind of scared to give any more advice on paint materials. In a nutshell I'm very pleased with Slick sand.

[neto]

Well Allen that's what we are here for to learn and get questions answered from those that use the products. It doesn't matter to me if I mess up because you recommended something. All I know is that you will tell us if you like the product and how you used it. So thank you so much. By the way I just keep going back to your build for information.
Thanks again, great build
Ernest

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Are you sure you trust what I have to say? Unlike paint I've got alot of experience slingin' mud.



With my limited experience with it, I'd buy it again. Need a 2.0 tip even then I reduced it some so it would lay down better. It was 50 degrees in the shop so that didn't help matters any. Don't go by what I do make sure to read the cans directions and adapt accordingly to suite your needs. I feel bad for the advice I gave Joe about DP90. So I'm kind of scared to give any more advice on paint materials. In a nutshell I'm very pleased with Slick sand.

don't feel bad....i don't think you gave me any bad advice, just what you experienced...it all worked out.
i think we may have put it on too thick, it was a learning experience and I appreciate your help!

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by joe231

don't feel bad....i don't think you gave me any bad advice, just what you experienced...it all worked out.
i think we may have put it on too thick, it was a learning experience and I appreciate your help!

Thanks Joe

I was going back thru my pix I posted and noticed and thought it might look cleaner to weld up the joint in the fender to make it flow better into the mount panel. What do ya'll think?

[kizer]

Alan I'd pay for it. Heck throw up a weekly blog sharing tips I'd watch it. The best part it would be from a truck guy who knows hes stuff. I used to watch trucks, but since they are more about making the sponsors happy than actually teaching anymore I threw in the towl.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by neto

Well Allen that's what we are here for to learn and get questions answered from those that use the products. It doesn't matter to me if I mess up because you recommended something. All I know is that you will tell us if you like the product and how you used it. So thank you so much. By the way I just keep going back to your build for information.
Thanks again, great build
Ernest

Originally Posted by kizer

Alan I'd pay for it. Heck throw up a weekly blog sharing tips I'd watch it. The best part it would be from a truck guy who knows hes stuff. I used to watch trucks, but since they are more about making the sponsors happy than actually teaching anymore I threw in the towl.

I would just film it myself but it kind of boring shooting with a stationary camera. There is no remote for the camera so I'd have to edit me turning the camera on and off. So if I get my wife or sdailey to film and ask questions that might help and get your questions answered. I had a call into 3M to supply some stuff, but they never followed thru with it. I'll just put tape over their's and anyone elses logo. I don't know a thing about getting a copywrite except to contact an attorney which cost $$.

I was wondering what it would be worth to have about 45 minute DVD with nothing but tips and techniques? Think of the time and materials you could save not to mention the frustration. I need some way to fund my build.

Went out and got the headlight mount panel hung and most bolts started. It's the OE mount panel and after market (AM) fenders and core support. It was pretty aggrevating. When I take it back apart I will enlarge some of the holes.

[joe231]

would look slicker, but man......it's all ready painted.........

[jonzcustomshop]

I would weld it up!
I ran into all sorts of alignment issues with my oe fenders and support...
another Idea.. when you get to the hood, weld up the seams on the front of that too.

BTW are you going to paint the grille surround black with the white stripe , like the factory did?

[collins10672]

i know it would be very impractical to do to a brand new fender,but i have heard that some people don't like the fitting of the repro fenders at the front where they mount to the grille panel and they have drilled out the spot welds at the front and replaced it with the piece from the original fender to get that factory look.i have no problem with the repro fenders except that i dont like the little area up front at the corner where the little gap is.could have made it correct to begin with.also alan are you using the new repro doors or going with original ones?if you are not using the new ones are they not exact reproductions?thanks alot.truck is looking nice man..............

[ol Curt]

Alan, I think it would look very sharp to fill in the gap in the fender. Especially so if you could keep that same contour, or edge, moving from the center piece to the fender.

By the way, I would buy your video, and I have a friend who was *****ing about working on an old door yesterday that would probably buy it too.

I rented the video for doing rockers and floor pans on a 67-72. It was good, but it was annoying to have the sound fade out as he was turning his head and having to wait for him to use a remote to zoom in. It would be much better with a partner filming.

[4dranch]

Thanks Alan.

[jgh64pkup]

alan why dont you just buy an ididit column it seems like it would be easier

[joe231]

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

alan why dont you just buy an ididit column it seems like it would be easier

yeah if you got $300-$500 to burn
i find it hard to spend that kinda cash when i can get a van column for$40-$80

[ruffrida2005]

That's what my problem was, either a Idiit column or another one. I just picked up a 70 c10 tilt floor shift column for $50.

[Strodder]

I just bought a Camaro Tilt column for 75 bucks.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

alan why dont you just buy an ididit column it seems like it would be easier

I have shut the budget off for the truck due to lack of money. If I had the money I'd get a Flammin' River column. I'm taking a gamble on buying this parts truck so I can get the hood and part out the rest. I hope to make my money back and have a little coinage to get a few parts. So basically it's labor time (I can afford that) for me unless I can do a little side work or sell some parts to make a few dollars. i might start on my body work video I want to sell. That would help out some. As long as I could sell more than 4.

Originally Posted by joe231

yeah if you got $300-$500 to burn
i find it hard to spend that kinda cash when i can get a van column for$40-$80

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

That's what my problem was, either a Idiit column or another one. I just picked up a 70 c10 tilt floor shift column for $50.

Originally Posted by Strodder

I just bought a Camaro Tilt column for 75 bucks.

Cool X2

[Strodder]

I hear ya Allan. Out of money here too. Need to sell some of those parts left over parts from the 73 & 65. But I still have a lot of labor left to do that will keep me busy.

[gostranger]

wow as every one has already said here this truck build is what i dream of doing to mine but then i wake up and come to my sences super nice work cant wait to see it done i hope to help you out with some cash for some of the parts you have for sale thanks for taking the time to record your progress it helps all of us alot!!! i love the forum and all of the help it has given me it is people like you that make it so good!!!!!!!!!

[jgarverick]

this is awesome. i think my next one is going to be a 60-63 4wd. just think all i need is time, money and ambition....

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by jgarverick

this is awesome. i think my next one is going to be a 60-63 4wd. just think all i need is time, money and ambition....

THAT"S ALL????

[jgarverick]

well, i figure my lack of talent and skill can be overcome... just throw some more money at it!!!

[kizer]

Alan I was looking through an LMCtruck catalog and unless I'm mistaking that part you where looking for for your steering column is 34-0050 for a 1960 and 34-0051 for a 61-62 and is #13 and lists for 49.94 on page 75. I don't see a listing for a 63-66 though.