Waddaya get done this weekend?

[Mart]

My wife did me a great favour by visiting her sister for a few days, so I had the whole weekend to do what I liked.
I got stuck into the Pop, making new rear legs for the X-member, new front legs for same, incorporating the tranny mount, and today I made up an exhaust system, dumping just in front of the rear wheel. Will post pics tomorrow when my camera batteries are recharged.
So what did you fellas get done?
Mart.

[41sled]

Crashed my dodge intrepid.

[Greezy]

C other post...progress pics of the A... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Tim]

in the last 3 weeks? an enormouse amount

this weekend? not a dam thing other then a family reunion:P

monday tralior the ford to a buddies driveway to finish up the little stuff before its to white out:P

pix of me grinning like an idiot in front of my car in a week or so

tim

[HAAS]

Got drenched in fake BLOOD...

[Sam F.]

put the floor in the truck,no trans tunnel yet tho,but its all in,just need to weld up a few spots,i had company stop buy so i got sidetracked..

[Chuck Fish]

Started my garage building project. The chainsaw gang came over,brought along a 50 Ton truck crane,and took down 7 large oak trees. Now my yard looks like a sawmill. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifLotsa really big logs,and sawdust everywhere http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Chuck Fish

PS.,If I can figure out how to resize pictures and post them,I show you guys and gals my yard...It looks like a war zone http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[andysdeuce]

Tore my 331 hemi most of the way down. Need to soak the pistons now for a few days to get them out.Took the rocker assemblies and heads off..took the oil pan and pump off. Probably tear the front of the engine apart next weekend and try to get the pistons and crank out. Then it's off to the engine shop for magnafluxing. I have my fingers crossed. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[praisethelowered]

trailered the 54 chev truck cab and doors to the stripper (chemical-type not nude-type). and disassembled everything else, used two full cans of pb blaster (good stuff for removing rusty bolts), labeled everything, took a ton of photos so I can get it back together.

[MercMan1951]

I cut off the rockers on the Merc, and once again contemplated on how much of a channel I should/shouldn't do. I have this sneaky feeling that a channel on this chassis isn't really neccesary, the ride height of the naked body setting on the frame is about what I would expect it to be. I am worried that if I channel it (even 2 inches), that by the time all the rest of the sheetmetal/interior/etc. is in place, the car will sit too low to be able to drive. I am considering air bags, but their price is WAY too prohibitive right now. I hate the ride of cut coils...so, basically, I cut the rockers off, and sized things up. I found out the driver's side rear coil spring sags one inch compared to the passenger side. The broken/rewelded driver's lower seat frame and this saggy rear coil lead me to believe that some real fatso had this car (the town car) at one time! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Action Girl]

I got lots of little stuff done on Faye...

I replaced the dome light cover and got the dome light working again. Then we put seatbelts in the front seats so my 6 year old can join us for rides. Dad put his beautiful Dodge Lancer hubcaps on Faye and they look so good I'm keeping my skirts off. The only mechanical thing I needed to do was change out the gasket on the valve cover and that was a quick job.

Mostly, I spent time driving because the weather here was amazing. Sunny and warm with the fall leaf show in full tilt.

Stacey

[C9]

Not so much car stuff, but at least it ain't packing.

Got some tie-downs added to the floor of my new toybox.
Along with moving the roadsters I gotta move the shop as well.
Figured two tie-downs at each end weren't gonna do it.

Did a few other little details to it as well.
Wasn't quite like building stuff for the hot rods, but it sure beat doing stuff in the house.
Besides, any time spent in the garage is a good time.
Right?
Right....

[Mike Paul]

Got the body off the A this weekend and striped the frame down to nuthin. Ready for sandblasting then we start assembling, hopfully. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[forsakenfew]

just got home with my new 60 catalina. new paint. green bosy, pearl white roof. got a pretty good deal, and all it needs is interior work, and some brake work. no problem with doing that. I'm just glad the body work is done!!

[voodoo]

Sat. I went over to help DV8 clean and organize his shop. Others were asked to help but they were no shows. Today we went to the swap where I got an open drive banjo, 4 16" 1940 wheels, a 28-9 firwall and other bits and pieces. A good weekend indeed.

[Elmo Rodge]

Installed the new radiator in my '36. Got one of my seats back from the trimmer. Unfortunately, he moved the mounts about two inches (Who knows why) so it won't bolt in. Too bad, it really looks good. I'll call him tomorrow. Wayno

[FLAT-TOP BOB]

did alot of testing and tuning on the 32 for the day of the drags. then moved the merc. to my brothers so he can finish the body work and then fixed a new cart for the plasma and welder.

[skull63]

borrowed a sawzall friday came home and hacked the front frame rails off of my '57.

[skull63]

then

[skull63]

and today finish welded and mocked up the new front end.

[296 V8]

Had to help move my sister inlaw. So I didnt get to go pickup the new flathead (that sucks)Chuck Fish thayd have you in court for that in Ca.Skull63 tell me its geting a axle

[296 V8]

oh yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Boones]

The garage post from a few days ago got me thinking my garage was a mess so I spent last night and today doing some painting and installing some new benches and cabinets (supposed to have two sets but the second way was missing some hardware and it was the last in in stock.. so I got to wait until next weekend to install..

[Boones]

Here is what it looks like now.. just walked in from the garage..

[Just Gary]

Got the firewall painted (in a friend's shop). After some more blocking, the rest of the body will be ready.

[Wowcars]

All that looks more productive than breaking your toe in a drunken stupor at a halloween party! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[SKR8PN]

Truck is STILL at the paint shop.......SOOOOOOO
I built AND set up my show display.......
Detroit is just 3 months away.........
Is THAT traditional???????? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jonnycola]

I passed out candy to a bunch of little brats....got eggs thrown at the mailbox (I thought our candy was alright, I ate most of it) .... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Drove to Evansville from milwaukee and finally bought myself a winter rat rod project. (31 model A five window) with a 49 flathead....decent shape too, already chopped etc so I'm stoaked about that.

Changed the oil in my Deville and wrote a coule reports for school....Pretty productive for me



skull63, your front end looks great

[AV8Paul]

My wife and I went for a three hour ride in the roadster. It was a beautiful fall day so we drove around south east Massachusetts and waved a folks who like old cars. Lots of smiles per mile. Leaf raking can wait until next weekend.

[born2late]

Worked some more on the floor pans on the 39. Cleaned the welding bench off. Mowed the grass/leaves for the last time. Painted a truck cap for my buddy's dad. Got fisheyes for the 1st time in years, WTF?? Tradin the paint work for a Grizzly metal band saw...sweeeeeeet!!

[JimC]

Picked up my new front suspension parts, sorted through them, played golf, came home and looked at the parts again, took em out of the boxes and scattered over the floor.
Tomorrow, go to the welding shop and get my bottle filled.
Looks like the 47 will be on all fours some time this week.
Jim

[Chuck Fish]

296V8, It wuz the trees or a garage,the garage won http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
When the garage( 32 x 40 ) gets done,I just may pave the rest of the yard and paint it green,think it will fool the neighbors http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Chuck Fish

[Deuce Roadster]

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Nothing much good.......car wise

My wife had a long HoneyDoo list. All my friends were in Cherokee or at the beach so I was stuck at home..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

1) a new storm window
2) a few new window glass....plus caulking them in
3) a new light fixture for the back door
4) power wash the sidewalk
5) haul two loads of junk off to the dump
6) wash the two everyday rides.......

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We did drive the 32 Roadster out to the Fish Camp and eat supper tonight. It was 80+ and nice just after dark. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif




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[Bigcheese327]

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Detroit is just 3 months away...

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It isn't even that long a trip in a horse and buggy from Central Ohio!

[Mojo]

I wedged some wood in the doors of the mustang to keep the passinger's door glass up. Same thing with the driver's side quarter window glass. I'm not gonna mess with any regulators until spring! Besides, I think I have an idea on using volvo power window units instead of the stock junk...

[fatluckys]

I did little stuff to my 54. I mostly finished a seat for my stars 'n' stripes minibike. And I tried to talk Mrs. fatluckys into letting me buy another car. Still workin' on that one...

[flip7262]

Saturday I picked up a 51 F-1 frame. It's complete except for brakes and already painted really nice gloss black. I got a box complete with tailgate and fenders, it's a little rough but easily fixable. I paid 500.00 for the hole package. Not a great deal but not to bad.

Best wishes to all of you in California.


Flip

[metalshapes]

Drywall... A car building weekend was lost, but the G/F is happy.

[briggs&strattonChev]

My sister had a baby on friday so I had to drive 400 miles to her house. Spent the weekend there (minneapolis). Just got back. Im an uncle again!!!!!!!!!!!

Briggs

[Crease]

Started tuning up the 33' for the drags.

Had a small leak in the radiator, fixed that.
Tightened up some stuff.
Found that annoying rattle, 5/8 socket in the door.
Fixed the brake light switch.
Tried to get carb #3 goin, no luck...I'll be calling Charlie Price tomorrow.
Hung out with Barnett for about 10 minutes.
TAught my daughter (2 years old) a wicked Ricky Ricardo impression "Babahloooooooh".

Dang, didn't realize I was that busy.

BTW, love your web site. How far are you from Bornemouth (sp?)? I get over there a few times a year. We should get together and drink a warm beer or two.

[purple]

<font color="purple"> Well, I did a little on a chopper bicycle I'm making. It's what I am learning to weld on. But my buddies tube bender stopped working so I have to wait to make the next part. Spent saturday cutting up the donor car into bite size pieces. Did a lot of other non car stuff. </font>

[Jdee]

I started on my 39 Friday and ran outta Gas for the mig
Sat. Morning http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif
Jdee http://woodgraining.com/jdee/39/chop.jpg

[Ron]

Pulled this home last weekend.

[Ron]

This weekend

[Dreamweaver]

Annual Hallween party friday night.

Finally got a title for my truck on Saturday, time to start spending some serious money, need to buy a front suspension setup.

[hotrodladycrusr]

Got laid http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[TomH]

Blocked sanded my T body, till Tmans boss showed up ( was in the state picking up some of our vintage tin ) spent the next 6 hours telling each other lies.

[porknbeaner]

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Got laid http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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That makes one of us http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[porknbeaner]

I didn't really get anything done that I wanted to but I guess it was pretty productive weekend.

I finally figured out what was wrong with the "Pro Built" mill in a friends Stude. I guess we'll snag that bugger out and build him another.

Dropped the gas tank in the Galaxie and cleaned it out (hopefully the last time) and built a NASCAR style pickup for it. And switched out my cheap electric fuel pump for good (new) mechanical.

Hopefully I'll get a chance to work on the F-Truck this week. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Well I guess if it don't make ay dirty it aint yours http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Paul]

Finaly started listing junk to sell on ebay,

and got laid http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Paul

[4t64rd]

Friday - Found my 46 glass was delivered, took a while to open and fondle it. Went to mall with GF, almost walked into Hulk Hogan.
Saturday - Got some culture, all the museums in St. Pete were free.
Sunday - Dug out the Christmas stuff and all that entails, scrubbed the FL green mold off the Burro, looks great, glad I painted it with boat hull paint 4 years ago. Found my set of 13" Port-O-Walls, gonna install them tonight along with some Corvair wire wheel covers for it, kinda fits the look. Pics later this week.

[horty]

I,m still shakin from saturday, I went to the racers fall fle market at silver spring speedway in machanicsburg pa. this place has more hardcore race parts then you can ever belive and theres so much stuff you can use on your hot rods, it was mind blowin and stuff was cheep, they do this thing two times a year, the next one is comin up on feb.22/o4 (and I,m goin) it opens early runs to about 3 pm I found some qc change gars, 25.00 bukes, as the day goes later the prices fall, its a grate place to shop for chassie and engine stuff, I have to go and drink now,I got all wired up typing this, i,ll be ok later horty

[Elrod]

FRIDAY: Closed on our brand new house at around 6:00 and then went over there and handed out candy to the kiddies. We didn't have anything in the house except the Model A, two lawn chairs, a small TV and a candy bowl! Pretty cool!

SATURDAY: Moved the '37 over to the house along with a bunch of boxes of JUNK. Gotta throw most of that shit away

SUNDAY: Went and picked up a Model A coupe body, late 30s front axle with bones, 2 rear fenders and a bunch of springs. I can't wait to start on this one!

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[Kojack]

Had our first car club meeting... looks like it's gonna be kinda cool. Boneyard Bombs... whadda think?

[MercMan1951]

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Got laid http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Oh, Denise!

Well...I can't say much. Except, Oh Denise! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Guess I could say that I did that with my woman too, but that's not what these guys should hear! I'm reporting you to Ryan for being O/T!

[chopolds]

Ahhhh, not a real lot.

Put a set of real wire wheels on a car I built for a friend, including a small spacer on the front ones.
Cut up some wood to make a sign for the front of my garage, with my crest on it.
Got the Aztec ready for it's trip back down to Florida next week.
Started putting in the 'big' back window in the Kopper Kart, after chopping it last weekend.

OOOOPS, did I say that....hey, y'all, keep that under your hat, OK?

[Tudor]

Got my first flames laid out and painted - then I went camping - now if I can just get something similar on the other side!

Boones - way to go - looks good - where did you put all the stuff?????????

[Spike!]

I broke stuff and fixed stuff that I broke... went to change out an axle seal in my 5 window..got it all apart and found that there was NO seal in there... No wonder it leaked. Never buy a gay car...

Spike