Project Vitamin C-10

[joesscamaro]

I tried signing the guestbook, but for some reason it woulndn't work...probably user error. Just wanted to say, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time. I had to deal with my uncle's self inflicted death a few years back...and it was definitely the hardest time of my life. I've had several deaths in the family, but a self inflicted death is the hardest to deal with. It leaves you with so many questions, and very little answers. But, the one thing that helped me and my family through that time was each other. I can tell this an extremely tough time for you, so you and your family must be close...they are the ones that will help you through this. Like you said, love your family members every chance you get and let them know you love them!

[hAetWagon]

I'm sorry I missed it. My condolences Alan, I am terribly sorry and saddened.

[Alan's Classic]

Thanks to everyone for all comments and inspiration. It was a great service. I still feel numb just taking it day by day.

While there at the funeral home I heard mention of some old cars in the back. You know me I had to check it out. I had time to see 2 of them. It was just awesome.

Here is the 1940 Lesalle hearse









And my favorite a 1936 Lincoln Limo. Then have more somewhere else, but didn't have the time today to check them out.



It said V12 but has a big block Chevy. You know it takes a chevy to make a Furd move.

[steverino66]

Alan-
Tried to sign guestbook - didn't like my browser.
So sorry to hear about your dad - I lost mine in the 80s - he was the guy who had me identifying cars when I was 4, and he's with me every time I go out to the garage. My prayers are with you and your family.

[1964C10]

Hang in there Alan!!

[jchav62]

My condolences Alan. Hang in there and stay strong. I'm sure it must be tough...

Prayers sent your way from New Mexico...

[Alan's Classic]

Thanks again guys for the prayers and condolences.

Trying to get back in the saddle. There are so many reasons I can't get anything done. Just because he's in the ground things aren't letting up. Now the recovery time begins and handling the legal and personal items.

Before I found out he killed himself I was getting back to working on my truck. I filled in the pinholes and primed the vent window frames. Only the outside of the frames were pitted.





While looking for pics of my dad for the funeral I ran across the way I use to work before I had the shop. This was my frame machine. My wife couldn't pass up the shot.



I just previewed this messsage and noticed the bird house in the back ground was made by my dad. He was an outstanding wood worker.

Here is a hollow vessel that was almost complete



He was in process of making gear shift knobs for the miatas in the club.





What he left on the lathe



I might go ahead and finish it up for a club member. I spent alot of time turning with him when I got out of the service, but realized cars was my life and made a hard decision to persue cars. I was going to save wood turning for when I retire.

[4dranch]

Very cool pictures Alan....
I didn't know your dad personally, but I can tell that you both are perfectionist in your work. awesome craftmanship. thanks for sharing.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I was going to save wood turning for when I retire.

Instead of wood, use Billet. But then you would have to get a Mill. It never ends.
Glad you back working. It takes your mind off things.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Very cool pictures Alan....
I didn't know your dad personally, but I can tell that you both are perfectionist in your work. awesome craftmanship. thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by Strodder

Instead of wood, use Billet. But then you would have to get a Mill. It never ends.
Glad you back working. It takes your mind off things.

He's got a metal lathe. All of his machinery was willed to me. I've never used a metal lathe. I don't know where I will put everything.

I was hoping by getting back to work it would take a load off, but it's just more time to think about things.

I have started a discussion about suicide HERE

[62 short step]

Sorry for your loss Alan, thoughts and prayers.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 62 short step

Sorry for your loss Alan, thoughts and prayers.

Thanks Short Step.


I thought ya'll disowned me. I thought for sure I'd get a rise out of someone when I posted a pic of me using the tree.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Thanks Short Step.


I thought ya'll disowned me. I thought for sure I'd get a rise out of someone when I posted a pic of me using the tree.

You are a RED NECK if you................. use a tree to straighten you front end.

[scotts62]

it happens to the best of us

[283 Man]

my condolenceses Alan he will allways be in your heart,and smiling down on you.

[jsmithbm]

Originally Posted by Strodder

You are a RED NECK if you................. use a tree to straighten you front end.

I thought that was normal? Its a "Pine-O-Liner" right????

Now this is REDNECK,

YouTube - The Human Slingshot

Hey Alan, i am coming to Shannon's Sunday. Going to drive the truck. Hope to see ya.

[Jonboy]

Sorry to hear about your loss, Alan. I was wondering what happened to your build thread just yesterday; I never imagined anything like this. I usually just lurk over here in the 60-66 forum, but you guys do seem to have a lot of fun. I may have to get another one just so I can hang around in here and contribute.

I used to use almost the same pulling post. An oak tree and a come along can do wonders.

[ruffrida2005]

Hey Jonboy you need to join the croud and get a 64 LWB. I'll sell you mine, haha. Alan get to work pounding on some body panels and you will feel better.

[Alan's Classic]

jsmithbm Came by today to visit with sdailey and myself and drove his truck. While he was here I enlisted him to help sdailey and myself in putting 198's bed on my truck for the time being to make some room. Thanks for both of yall's help.

[jsmithbm]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

jsmithbm Came by today to visit with sdailey and myself and drove his truck. While he was here I enlisted him to help sdailey and myself in putting 198's bed on my truck for the time being to make some room. Thanks for both of yall's help.

No problem Alan, thanks for letting me hangout and talk shop for two hours. Hope i didnt keep ya'll from getting stuff done around the house.
I'm diggin the stance on your truck.

[ruffrida2005]

Looks good Alan!

[70 Suburban]

alan if you dont mind I may use your paint theme on my truck. well close to it. Mine is orange and white. but i like the silver.... grrrjust dont know.. yours looks great though.

[crimespree]

that thing is looking closer by the day. next time im in the area i may swing by and check out your shop if its cool.

[Strodder]

Your truck is looking really good with a bed on it. "thumbs:

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Looks good Alan!

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

alan if you dont mind I may use your paint theme on my truck. well close to it. Mine is orange and white. but i like the silver.... grrrjust dont know.. yours looks great though.

I don't care as long as I get mine done first The gray/silver looks so much better in person. It's hard to see the true color in pics

Originally Posted by crimespree

that thing is looking closer by the day. next time im in the area i may swing by and check out your shop if its cool.

It's cool

Originally Posted by Strodder

Your truck is looking really good with a bed on it. "thumbs:

thanks Dennis, I wish it was my bed. I need to finish mine, so I can paint it. I still have to weld the seams on one more bedside along with some other work. I can only go so far until it is time to buy parts. Then it will be on hold.