Project Vitamin C-10

[4dranch]

New paint booth?????

[jgh64pkup]

a sandblaster
a BIG sandblaster

[taclem]

Alan, I finally finished your book, now I want to wait for the movie. What a build, looking forward to seeing it at one of the Sema Shows, it looks like that quality. Some very ingenious solutions to problems a lot of us face. Thanks for documenting all that you have done.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

New paint booth?????

I wish.

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

a sandblaster
a BIG sandblaster

No, something better, I think.

Originally Posted by taclem

Alan, I finally finished your book, now I want to wait for the movie. What a build, looking forward to seeing it at one of the Sema Shows, it looks like that quality. Some very ingenious solutions to problems a lot of us face. Thanks for documenting all that you have done.

Thanks for lookin'. It's been a long journey. I might be half way done. I went back to the beginning and edited my first post. Thanks for the great comments.

I was going to wait til I get the things to show ya'll, but I don't want to waste a page of guessing.

Here they are:


30" Length
20 Gauge Capacity
6 Finger Brake
Adjustable Back Gauge
1.25" Roll with Quick Release Top Roll
Adjustable Blade Gap
Spring Loaded Sheet Hold Down
Heavy Cast Iron Frame



Shrinker/stretcher
Ideal for Creating Repair Panels for Wheel Openings, Windshield Frames, ect.
Produce Curves as Tight as 3" Radius
Cast Iron Frame
Works Mild Steel up to 18 Gauge and Aluminum up to 16 Gauge
Drilled Bottom for Bench Mounting or Clamp in Vise
Includes 2 Jaw Sets
Change Jaw in Seconds
Weight 15 lbs




This is it mounted on a stand.




Make Smooth Kink Free Bends Easy
Rugged Cast Iron Construction
Threaded Adjustments
Extension Handle
Mount to a Bench Top or Clamp in a Vise
Kit Includes Storage Case, Cast Iron Base, Handle, Cast Iron Dies, 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 9/16", 3/4", 7/8" for rounds and 3/4 and1" for Square Tube

[ruffrida2005]

nice Alan. I wonder how good the pipe bender is. I've been looking at them..

you droped some cash.

[jgh64pkup]

awesome Alan

[bubba327]

Wow!! You may have LOTS more friends dropping by after work!
Looks like a great business expense.

[4dranch]

Very cool Alan, Congrats

[scotts62]

That is awesome man! I would love to have a couple of those, i want an english wheel one of these days too

[tiggamonsta]

Looks like somebody is going to be setup to open a nice shop from home.

[awbrown]

85 pages of posts and I have to go to bed , thought i would jump to the last page and see it all done ............ Now i have to get some sleep because I am in the middle of a stovebolt 6 build for my dads 47 chevy coupe , that I have to have built and dynoed by the 2oth of this month .. it is prehaps the most tricked out 6 i have ever worked on and if I dont deliver it by Christmas I may not get back to deliver it to the northeast til the spring ... I have been inspired by this thread to start on my 63 short bed , and i think after the first of the year i will learn how to post pictures and get it pulled out of the back garage and into the heated shop ........keep the pictures coming ..

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

nice Alan. I wonder how good the pipe bender is. I've been looking at them..

you droped some cash.

I'll post my critique once I use it.

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

awesome Alan

Originally Posted by bubba327

Wow!! You may have LOTS more friends dropping by after work!
Looks like a great business expense.

I hope it pays for itself.

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Very cool Alan, Congrats

Originally Posted by scotts62

That is awesome man! I would love to have a couple of those, i want an english wheel one of these days too

I'll see what kind of results these produce. Because I don't have much experience with this stuff. Practice, Practice, Practice. Too bad I can't burn my scraps like I can with wood. An english wheel will be the next purchase, or maybe a tig.

Originally Posted by tiggamonsta

Looks like somebody is going to be setup to open a nice shop from home.

Working on it.

Originally Posted by awbrown

85 pages of posts and I have to go to bed , thought i would jump to the last page and see it all done ............ Now i have to get some sleep because I am in the middle of a stovebolt 6 build for my dads 47 chevy coupe , that I have to have built and dynoed by the 2oth of this month .. it is prehaps the most tricked out 6 i have ever worked on and if I dont deliver it by Christmas I may not get back to deliver it to the northeast til the spring ... I have been inspired by this thread to start on my 63 short bed , and i think after the first of the year i will learn how to post pictures and get it pulled out of the back garage and into the heated shop ........keep the pictures coming ..

Good luck on the stovebolt. Thanks for lookin'. Maybe by post 4000 I'll be done.

The shipment arrived today, but didn't have any time to get things put together. Need to get some metal to play with also.

I'm also looking for a 37* double flare tool kit. I can only find a single flare kit. Is that the only way you can do a 37* flare(single)?

[jgh64pkup]

umm maybe
probably not a good idea though

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by daverod

Where did you buy the stuff Allen? I was just looking at the add for HF and was thinking I need some stuff so I can be more like Allen. Good to hear work is picking up. I like your Day job thread.

Me and another guy went in together and bought several items. I think I saved about $500-600 alone. I don't have my paper in front of me where I figured up what I saved. Here is the link to Woodward.com

I thought ya'll might enjoy "my day job" link. Just something else to read.

Originally Posted by Strodder

I guess I can use the lift to bend metal too.

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

umm maybe
probably not a good idea though

When I worked at the race shop for Mark Gibson. I saw him lay an argon bottle for the welder on it's side and used the curvature of the bottle to form metal on. Use what you got.

[jgh64pkup]

well i dont think i would use the lift

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

When I worked at the race shop for Mark Gibson. I saw him lay an argon bottle for the welder on it's side and used the curvature of the bottle to form metal on. Use what you got.

That's what I do now. Use what ya got. I used a base ball bat to make the shape for this mustang rust repair.
BEFORE

AFTER

AFTER SOME BONDO AND PRIMER. This is a trial fit before paint.

[daverod]

Strodder want to go in halfs on some metal working tools. We can keep it at my place.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

Strodder want to go in halfs on some metal working tools. We can keep it at my place.

Ok and I have a Bridge in Brooklyn I can sell you.

[bubba327]

Strodder and Dave-- I am located somewhat between you two and would be willing to store any tools at no cost whatsoever to you. A tig welder is the first priority please.
P.S I have a beer fridge in the garage for your use with no extra costs
Alan -sorry about jacking your thread- Carry on soldier-

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by bubba327

Strodder and Dave-- I am located somewhat between you two and would be willing to store any tools at no cost whatsoever to you. A tig welder is the first priority please.
P.S I have a beer fridge in the garage for your use with no extra costs
Alan -sorry about jacking your thread- Carry on soldier-

Do you want to buy a bridge also??

[daverod]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Do you want to buy a bridge also??

Ya we need a bridge alittle closer. Do you have anything near the Snake river?

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

Ya we need a bridge alittle closer. Do you have anything near the Snake river?

You mean you don't have a motorcycle that can jump it.

[Strodder]

Sorry Alan I can't help myself from Thread Jacking.

[ruffrida2005]

Looks good Alan, I'll send you my list of stuff I need made so you can practise.

[Strodder]

Yeah what are friends for..