Question for Alan 71
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Adam,
The fasteners are the originals and have been replated.
The actuators have paint on them.
I'm learning about zinc plating and the dichromate wash now. When I get a bit more experience and courage I'll attempt them.
Regards,
Alan
The fasteners are the originals and have been replated.
The actuators have paint on them.
I'm learning about zinc plating and the dichromate wash now. When I get a bit more experience and courage I'll attempt them.
Regards,
Alan
Drifting
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From: Akron OH
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From: Sitting in his Nowhere land Hanover Pa
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Chapel Hill NC
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Alan- thanks for your dedication, knowledge and your untiring willingness to help. You are my hero.
pltmgr- an unworthy follower.
pltmgr- an unworthy follower.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
Alan...
You SHOULD create a web site for all those photos and make them available to the public. Just charge $1 per photo to download (Pay Pal). For larger downloads, have 'bulk' discounts. In the end, it would pay for the website and also might cover the costs of all that film!!
You SHOULD create a web site for all those photos and make them available to the public. Just charge $1 per photo to download (Pay Pal). For larger downloads, have 'bulk' discounts. In the end, it would pay for the website and also might cover the costs of all that film!!
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi 7T1,
Yes, it would!
But then it would all begin to act like a business, and the pleasure of just trying to be a help would soon disappear.
Maybe in my next life!
Regards,
Alan
Yes, it would!
But then it would all begin to act like a business, and the pleasure of just trying to be a help would soon disappear.
Maybe in my next life!
Regards,
Alan
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: North of Toronto - Ontario
and very well said by all.And I'll give another
to my few dealings with Alan outside of the forum, class act all the way.M
Pro
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From: Ia
Alan-
Like others have said, I am constantly blown away by your attention to detail and willingness to share what you do/know with the rest of us. If I could do half as well as you do, I would be happy.
A very sincere 'THANK YOU' to you.
Like others have said, I am constantly blown away by your attention to detail and willingness to share what you do/know with the rest of us. If I could do half as well as you do, I would be happy.
A very sincere 'THANK YOU' to you.
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From: Danville Illinois
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Again, thanks for all the great photos and information Alan.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Peoria Arizona
That was the main thing that inspired me to start this post. He seems to have so many photos that show details which are a real help to others.
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Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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From: Emerald Isle NC
A while back, I was PM'n with Alan about a part he was seeking when preparing for his flight judging. I had commented that I thought it was the most perfect C3 there was in the world, and was worthy of great admiration by all.
This was his response:
It's just a low-option car. Nothing special.
My a$$!!!
Great car, and greatest forum member EVER!!
Carter
This was his response:
It's just a low-option car. Nothing special.
My a$$!!!
Great car, and greatest forum member EVER!!
Carter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: West Monroe Louisiana
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I have not been a member as long as many others here, but the
time I have spent restoring my 73, Alan has been a source of extensive
knowledge. I can always expect the answer he gives will be correct and usually
include photo's to demonstrate the answer.
Alan, you are truly a treasure to the forum and to the many, like me, who
rely on you giving of your experience to help us through our many problems.
I thank you.
Donnie
time I have spent restoring my 73, Alan has been a source of extensive
knowledge. I can always expect the answer he gives will be correct and usually
include photo's to demonstrate the answer.
Alan, you are truly a treasure to the forum and to the many, like me, who
rely on you giving of your experience to help us through our many problems.
I thank you.
Donnie
