I was just sent this link to a YouTube vid of Alan talking about, and striping the Kopper Kart. It's amazing to see a real pro do his thing, like Alan does! In the beginning, he is actually laying down perfect lines on one of our paint test panels, with one hand in his pocket. He discussed doing the research of the stripes, who did them, colors, the "style" of the striping. He briefly shows how to make a nice tight turn with the striping brush, and also uses a lettering brush on some fine details. He actually enjoyed working on this project, as it reminded him of being 12 years old, and adoring these cars in the little magazines. Another one in Alan's YouTube stuff is Bill Reidel doing the copper leaf work on the tailgate. Another MASTER of his art at work...80 years old, and still working hard, and going SKIING on weekends! It was such a trip having such talent ***ociated with our car, and I feel the need to promote these East Coast legends, as most of the time, you don't hear or read about them in the usual books and magazines out of CA. We have so much talent and history here in the East, but no one's taken the time to do***ent it! Again, thanks to all who helped in this accomplishment.
Theres several AJ vids on you tube this may be the KK one tho... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t04h1auXtgg
Someday I wouldnt mind trying to learn striping, but really it seems like speaking martian language to me. I think perhaps you are either born being able to, or like me, not.
Alan is a vey nice man and fun to watch work. He's going to pinstripe a couple for me next time he's here in Colorado. Hopefully around the end of this month. Johnnie.
My brother (mazdaslam),dad,and i were at Alen's earlyer that day to see the Kopper kart. He is a real down to earth guy.
He pin striped my roadster and to watch him pull lines down my extended cab pcikup was something else. He is truly an artist, and a great guy.
Working on this project was a THRILL! I have to thank Vic and Mark for the privilege of participating. Filming AJ and Bill in action was a delight. They never cease to amaze me with their vast knowledge of the craft and the "smooth" with which they execute each detail that only experience can teach. I have yet to edit the hours it took for Bill to letter and copper leaf "KOPPER KART"... coming soon!
Met Alan many years ago, fine person. Always has time to talk and answer question. So talented that he can make his work fun for himself and others. I had the privlege to add lines on your test panels that Alan started in Detroit. Heard they went over well.
323wolf I am building a 1946 Ford Panel . Just started the body work . Here's what I plan on doing . First a graduated channel starting at the rear with a 2 inch drop increasing to 3 1/2 at firewall . Now a 4 inch chop then cut off roof skin pulling it down as much as I can with it still looking right. Then I want to cut off the rear 10 inches of the body . Putting it back on with the bottom staying the same with the top getting a piecut removing between 5 to 9 inches . With this I want it to give it the looks of a 36 Ford sedan from the side. The hood I want to do a piecut on . This is a long ways down the road. Just a 65 old bodyman wanting my last one to be a wild one. What do youll think? Any advise or tips would be greatly apreciated.
I think bringing up a 4 year old thread, doing an intro on it and asking questions that are unrelated to the original thread is a bit confusing. You asked what we thought.
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