AdamMeh

Alan - I see the photos you post up of your '71, especially specific assemblies, various stages of repair, painting, cleaning, detailing, etc. I love viewing your posts because your car is stunning, but also because you have done such an amazing job of capturing parts and pieces that most of us, either don't take time to photograph, or just don't consider taking photos of the details you do.

So, here is my question - how many photos did you take during your project build - from start to finish? It has to be in the thousands! How many digital cameras did you wear out during your build?

Thanks for sharing all the awesome details that you do.
Adam

HamadUP

PeteZO6

Awesome photos and detail. How about building a web page with ALL your stunning photos. It would be a valuable resource for many (early?) C3 owners.

Pete

oldgto

It`d be like a digital encyclopedia!

Alan 71

Hi Adam.
There are around 6500 pictures now.
I had a nice Nikon FM when I began in 1994. Since it took film and developing $$, I took relatively few pictures, plus, I had no idea anyone would be interested in seeing them.
I have about 750-800 prints…. 2 shoe boxes full. They're grouped by the NCRS judging sections, Exterior, Interior, Mechanical, and Chassis.
In 2009 I dropped the camera and screwed it up so I bought an ordinary NIKON D40 and added a very good lens. I've taken about 5000 pictures since. They're stored several places and are also grouped in the same manner as the prints
I also have about 750 digital pictures of cars and parts I've taken pictures of at NCRS events.
I can usually find a picture with-in a half a minute. If I take a new picture to answer a question I can usually take it, store it, upload it, and post it in about 3-4 minutes.
I take pictures of whatever work I do on the car now, and since I've continued to work on refining the car there are still new pictures of certain areas of a partly dis-assembled car.
For example, I'm re-plating all the front suspension small parts and fasteners so there are recent pictures of the front suspension completely apart even though there were none of the original front suspension restore.
Also, there are lots of interior pictures now because I re-did the interior in 2011 when the car was Flight Judged.
The car is in my basement so I have easy/quick access to it. I now take a picture of things people have asked about in a post if it's something that doesn't take too much disassembly and I can get a helpful shot of it.
Also, because I did the whole restoration myself, except for the paint and chrome plating, I have a pretty good idea of what's in a 71 sb coupe so can occasionally answer a question.
I'm redoing the wiper bay and everything in it, so there will be new pictures of that whole business. Hopefully they'll be of some help to 68-72 owners.
There you go!
Regards,
Alan

71 Green 454

Alan, you have to be the most respected member on the forum. You are always willing to help fellow members and do it with sincerity. Whenever I see your post, I know it's going to be done with class.

Ontario73

I could not have said it better! Thank you Alan for your never ending support of this forum, car owners and the almighty Corvette!

AdamMeh

Hi Alan,

I wasn't too far off. I was guessing about 3,000 - 4,000, but you exceeded even that number. Thanks again for sharing your information and photos. I almost always learn some detail that I didn't know.

I really like Pete's idea of the website. It would be a huge help to others.

Adam

Mick71

I'd also like to say thanks for the time and effort you give to the forum.

LeMans Pete

I enjoy Alan's posts. You're right Adam, you always learn something. If I see Alan71 has responded to a thread, I'll check it out.

rvazquez

Alan, you should be considered a national treasure to the corvette community with all the helpful responses (with pictures) that you give to us C3 owners, I always read the thread that you have posted in and never get tired of seeing your photos
Regards
Roy

Dodosmike

Thanks Alan.

I'd love to see a pic of your car in the basement. Sadly, My wife says I have to keep mine in the garage.

Dodosmike

Don Rickles

Many of you only know this great Pumbah here. Alan71 is even more gracious and humble in person!


I think a better question is "What are the best pictures you have taken that have NOT been asked about" YET

WB

Nowhere Man

I have the pleasure of knowing Alan personally for about eight years now. He truly is a great all around humble person. Always wiling to help and teach. It was also fun to judge his car. The only thing is that's the only time I have seen it. I have been to local car shows and seen him but he never has is car out. I don't think there is a nicer 71 then his

Alan 71

Hi WB,
Thank You!
These are a couple few of my favorites because the show the absolute lunacy that is the headlight system; and they can really only be taken from below with the car mostly together but the radiator out. I'm not sue if i've ever posted them.
Your Friend,
Alan

Alan 71

Hi Nowhere,
Thank You TOO!
People need to know that Nowhere IS the future of the interest in old Corvettes!!!!!
Regards,
Alan

Just LOOK at the STANCE on this car!!!!!

Don Rickles

It's his dad's fault!

Gettysburg?

WB

Alan 71

Hi WB,
I THINK I'm right here?!?!?
Regards,
Alan

AdamMeh

Curious about the bolts and screws. Do you paint them, or are they coated with some other process?

I have to agree that the headlight system in the C3 cars is insane. I'm certainly no engineer, but I've always felt there should have been a more simplistic (and maybe cheaper?) method of producing these.

Adam

billcarson

thanks Alan for all the detailed photos over the years.we all know how many words equal one photo.