The Jalopy Journal
It has been a while since I posted an update. I have installed new stainless steel rear lights and new front lights. I organized some re-wiring...
After getting all four fenders smooth, and shot with a coat of epoxy primer, I moved on to the doors, roof, grill and finally the box. The box...
Hi 40 Standard, Yes, its a 9' box with a hydraulic tilt which I think was a dealer installed option. It has a cool orange "Muncie" knob on the...
Working on those fenders I did learn a lot about ballpeen versus body hammers. These old fenders are so thick that they are not too prone to...
Very cool looking truck. would love to see more details of this. Maybe you could do a build thread?
With the cab corners done I began reshaping the rear fenders, working out those huge 8" deep dents. I started with ball peen hammers in various...
thanks for your post. I was actually looking for a panel myself when I got this truck. I think the AD panels are great with plenty of storage,...
The hood, box and engine compartment were still original navy blue paint over red oxide primer, while the fenders doors and cab had been repainted...
Hi all, I was wondering if any of you might be interested in my adventures in working on a 1953 Chevrolet 1 Ton 5 Window pickup? The truck came...
I am putting together a 1953 Chevrolet 5 window one ton pickup, and wondering if anyone can point me to a wiring diagram for this truck? The...
I know that this is sacrilegious to many here, but Weber carbs have everything individually adjustable in a very methodical way so that you can...
Hi Flipper, Cars from the 20's and 30's ran very stiff springs and frames that flexed a lot, so on a one wheel bump the chassis twisted a lot....
Hi Slamit, I have a really clean rust free 1950 GMC still in original paint that I might part with, either before or after I slam it. Its a one...
I just took delivery of an MII crossmember from Welder Joe's but it has Helix stamped in it. Its made from heavy steel but the welding is so poor...
Does anyone have experience with the IFS setup from "welder-joe" (on that e auction site) ? it looks like its nice and heavy for trucks. I am...
Looks great russtang, can you post more pics and details about the suspension and wheels please?
Does anyone out there know where I might buy a dropped axle for an AD truck? I have a 1953 Chevrolet 5 window 1 ton (8 bolt wheels) long box that...
Hey cool frederick. got any pics?
Hey, I love your locost! great work! it must be a blast to drive. I drove an 88 5.0L for a bunch of years and have always had a Lotus around and...
I have been reading through this thread trying to follow it. The piece that i don't see discussed here is the pressure pulse echos scavenging...
My two seater boattail, on the other hand will be on webers... Jagrod.
Early flathead screws had a broached slot and were used in applicatios like this, as was rivetting of solid pins. There was also a low/wide-head...
Thats exactly what I am looking for. thanks Rootie. if there is any chance of a bigger scan of that indy car it would be hugely appreciated!...
Thanks for the pics. I really like your front end, and it is helpful for me to see how you did it. If you have any other close up shots of the...
hey Dart, did you buy the body off ebay to build this? Was it recently? I'd love to see this thing get built!
Thanks for the pics and info. I have been debating putting the shock inside, under the hood on a lever, versus using an old lever action shock or...
Thanks for the feedback, pictures and pointing me to the sources. Weasel the Varni 29 is a lot like what I had in mind. Does anyone have any...
I draw constantly, because I get ideas in my mind's eye that I need to get down before I lose that concept. While it is great to work with "real"...
I am trying to work out a design for a torsion bar front suspension, along the lines of some of the early rods that were shown at the first...
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