The Jalopy Journal
Some of those trailers had some serious thought out into them. Very cool
I’ll never forget the first time I drove on the highway without the back of my tilt nose pinned, and neither will anyone else on the highway that...
Well it’s been a while since I’ve worked on the coupe and it’s because we moved again :confused: hopefully for the last time lol. So the last 6...
I see it as a culture problem, not simply a new vs old problem. The unfortunate part is “new” stuff could be great, if todays culture wanted it...
Multiple carburetors, manual transmissions, and hard work
Here’s my other one
Great pics and summary, need to cross that show off my bucket list ASAP
Just realized how under appreciated project rears are lol, this is one of the only pictures I have
Great variety! Looks like I’m just going to have to sell my house and make some new friends in TN! Lol
I was so close to being able to steer I had to sneak out and finish it. Made a quick floor pan to accommodate the steering column and repositioned...
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Another summer has come and gone, and I’m starting to make progress on the coupe again. Today I made a column drop out of a crusty original one...
Made the transmission holding fixture today. Used the same 1” threaded bosses I used on the floor [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Motor is done! Welded on the oil pump pickup [ATTACH] Installed pump (almost forgot the drive!), timing cover, and oil pan. [ATTACH] Now I...
Nice!
Vtwhead/ 1971BB427, Thanks for the info! Unfortunately I think it’s something I’ll have to do. I used the 2.5” drop springs from speedway but...
Wire brushed and painted factory oil pan and timing cover today Once I get these bolted up, I’ll be moving on to my first automatic transmission...
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One of the kids wanted to jump in and help finish the engine today. She was a big help! And what do you know, it’s another small block Chevy lol...
Got distracted again with spring house projects etc. but finally got time to start assembling the 292 Hope to button everything up this weekend...
Christmas in March! [ATTACH]
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I hope so!
Good to know on the truck leaf springs! I made the leaf spring mounts and shackle hangers to accommodate 2.5” wide super glide springs from...
It’s getting crowded! Had to shuffle everything to help a buddy replace the front diff in his Sierra. This weekend might be dedicated to just...
Thanks 1971! There’s always that one guy out there that’s just a little crazier lol. Glad to hear you saved one and put it back on the road. Hope...
A few years later, got around to welding the underside of the floor and painting it. If anyone is curious, I discovered why people buy/ make...
Finally got the 283 back and ordered all the goods. Highlights are block is 0.060” over. Powerpack heads have hardened valve seats and new guides...
Driveshaft’s done! [ATTACH] Picking up engine from machine shop tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Not every car looks good sky high, slammed, and everywhere in between. But these cars fit the bill
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