Project Vitamin C-10

[Alan's Classic]

I'll respond to everyones comments next. I just want to post these before everyone goes to bed. I worked all day just sanding the inside of the cab and getting it to this point.

I didn't have any sealer so I used a silver base coat that was left over for a uniform color for the orange to go over. It is pretty transparent.



Then the base coat



Fighting bugs and low light conditions it turned out real good. Once I get some daylight on it I might change my mind.

[sdailey]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I'll respond to everyones comments next. I just want to post these before everyone goes to bed. I worked all day just sanding the inside of the cab and getting it to this point.

I didn't have any sealer so I used a silver base coat that was left over for a uniform color for the orange to go over. It is pretty transparent.



Then the base coat



Fighting bugs and low light conditions it turned out real good. Once I get some daylight on it I might change my mind.

The cab looks slick Alan. It's starting to come together.

[jason65]

Alan, you make me want to work on my body skills.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Technical Term: Premature Vocalization.

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

LOL PREMATUR...They said I could pick up eng and trans for 6-800. i can hear it run. well I can dirve it if i want....

Sounds pretty fair.

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

these are the headers that I'm running. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku They fit really nice.

Thanks for the info. I checked out the link earlier in the day, but couldn't find ceramic coated in that same one. I didn't spend much time lookin. Once the time and money comes around I'll look into it some more.

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

you should set a seat on the frame and take it for a spin

It might stay that way.

Originally Posted by daverod

I was so slow this winter I had to go and buy an old truck to keep from going crazy. I don't really mind the lack of work it's the lack of money that sucks. I just about got the spot on my cab roof fixed. It looked just like your roof but worse. The one that sat on my roof must have been corn fed.

Those dents suck. I'm still not happy with mine, but with the roof being silver it should look good.

Originally Posted by joe231

don't get me started on roof dents

Too late, your already started.

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

I work at mack and we are doin about 20K less than we should be a month

Had a good week week before last. It's the only one this year. Mainly it's around 60% of normal. This week will be in the toilet

Originally Posted by Strodder

I have a customer that owns a body shop in Ontario, Ca, and he says his shop hasn't been this slow in 35 years. He wants out. Lucky he owns the whole block, and is collecting rent from the other business' that are left. He wants to retire and work with me doing fun stuff. Right now I'm working on his 63 Convert Lark. Everything but body & paint. So far I'm lucky, and keeping busy for now.

Congrats on staying busy. Wish I had that option. My world consist of going to work and coming home. I don't get out much. What I'm getting at is I don't have a network people that knows what I do, other than those who read this thread.

[protrash64]

Hey Alan, looking good!!! About the headers, as another option for you, I used Summit G9014's. Smog header for 88-98, shorty. I had to weld up the O2 sensor port and they were tight on the drivers side, but I used the front position for the engine. In the back position you would have a little more clearance, I imagine. They turned out to be Pacesetter's.

[shortbed70]

What gun did you use to spray the roof? I am thinking of getting those kits for my gravity feed that will spray upside down.

[joe231]

A-MA-ZA-ZING!!!

nice work Alan!!!

[neto]

WOW! very nice.

[MacAttack]

Alan, that dash work is absolutely amazing!!!

[Strodder]

Congrats on staying busy. Wish I had that option. My world consist of going to work and coming home. I don't get out much. What I'm getting at is I don't have a network people that knows what I do, other than those who read this thread.

I don't get out much either. Remember I walk only 90' to my shop. Me being busy could all end at a drop of a hat. I'm getting known by word of mouth. I've only lived here 4 years. I lived in the Ventura, Ca area since 1977 and knew a lot of people, and don't know very many people here. You need to get that truck done, and hit the cruise nights, and car shows. That will get you going. My 56 Belair got me lots of work. Too bad I had to sell it to finish my shop. It was my calling card. Now I have to get my truck done to help get the word out.

[neto]

Man that car looks great. I'm heading south to my parents home in Riverside off of Mt. Vernon.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by sidthirteen

Hey Alan! Comin' along great!! Wish I had 1/2 the space to do a full resto. About the header situation, I found these for my 305sb. for a reasonable price. Just another option.... I found them at car-stuff.com #H5668600
They fit great and have plenty of ground clearance..

Thanks Sid, Thanks for the heads up.

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Cab looks real good Alan. Hope you still like it when you wake up!

Thanks man, at day break it looked the same, just some dust. The main thing is there weren't any bugs doing the back stroke.

Originally Posted by TimE

Man...It's 4 in the morning and those pics about blinded me!

That looks great Alan!

It is pretty bright.

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

wow I really cant wait to see that dash together

Me neither. I want to set the gauge pods in so bad, but I will wait till I get the outside painted.

Originally Posted by sdailey

The cab looks slick Alan. It's starting to come together.

You'll have to come check it out tonight.

Originally Posted by jason65

Alan, you make me want to work on my body skills.

Are you sure about that. Be careful for what you wish for.

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Makes me want a orange crush drink...
Super nice work Alan

This will look good in the bed when your done.

That's a great idea. does anyone have one.

[quote=MacAttack;3287815]Alan, that dash work is absolutely amazing!!!

Thanks Mac

Originally Posted by Strodder

Congrats on staying busy. Wish I had that option. My world consist of going to work and coming home. I don't get out much. What I'm getting at is I don't have a network people that knows what I do, other than those who read this thread.

I don't get out much either. Remember I walk only 90' to my shop. Me being busy could all end at a drop of a hat. I'm getting known by word of mouth. I've only lived here 4 years. I lived in the Ventura, Ca area since 1977 and knew a lot of people, and don't know very many people here. You need to get that truck done, and hit the cruise nights, and car shows. That will get you going. My 56 Belair got me lots of work. Too bad I had to sell it to finish my shop. It was my calling card. Now I have to get my truck done to help get the word out.

That's my plan. It will make a great calling card. I just hope I'm still able too work after this truck is on the road. I might be too old.

[Alan's Classic]

Cab painting pictures are near the end of page 37. For those that might have missed them.

[Palf70Step]

Cab looks real good Alan. Hope you still like it when you wake up!

[TimE]

Man...It's 4 in the morning and those pics about blinded me!

That looks great Alan!

[70 Suburban]

wow I really cant wait to see that dash together

[70 Suburban]

Iits kinda hard for me I was know in the import seen. but now getting back to my roots its like starting all over

[70 Suburban]

you are a stronger man than i there is no way I could wait

[ruffrida2005]

these are the other headers. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

[ruffrida2005]

I forgot the headers they post aren't the header,s you will get. They dont have the right ones pictured, if you look back to the other post I sent you, it's those headers.

[joe231]

sweet!!!

[jgh64pkup]

looks good i should have mine painted pretty soon (minus the bed)
are you planning on any stripes or two tone or just solid orange

[ruffrida2005]

I like looking at your thread, because your always doing something with it even if it doesn't matter right now. Mines at a stand still, no more money right now and I have to go back to work Monday so my trucks at my parents. 4 hours away so work wont get done much.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by joe231

sweet!!!

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

looks good i should have mine painted pretty soon (minus the bed)
are you planning on any stripes or two tone or just solid orange

The roof and the area between the body side trim will be the same color as the frame and guage pods

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

I like looking at your thread, because your always doing something with it even if it doesn't matter right now. Mines at a stand still, no more money right now and I have to go back to work Monday so my trucks at my parents. 4 hours away so work wont get done much.

Thanks man, I'm out of cash for a while, but there is always something to do that doesn't cost. That sucks your truck isn't at your place.

I had to go out to the shop and do something. I prefitted the serpentine setup. I think I have the belt on right. The only issues I see right now are: I need a new water neck, the altenator bracket is very close to valve cover, but it does clear. Also the bracket at the #1 header port. Nothing major. I also had to put some bling on it to make me feel like I'm doing something.



I'm going to do orange highlights in the valve covers



I couldn't help myself I had to do it. The speedo was in the house. I was too lazy to go get it plus it was raining. Also put the eyeball vents in for more bling.

[Strodder]

Coming out really nice Allan. I like the color combo. I hope that's a reverse flow water pump your using. Just looking out for you.