The Jalopy Journal
Well, two steps forward and one step back. I had the Desoto out for a very, very short drive last week when it sputtered and died. My mechanic...
Oh man would I love to do this to my DeSoto! I will be listening!!!
Thanks for the encouragement everyone. The only child that still wants to build a roadster is the big sister, lol. The other two just can't wait...
Wow, what a ton of work! But man it does look great, and I really like the headlights. I've also been thinking about making some fender...
This looks great! I have the tackle some upholstery soon and am pretty stoked that you've been able to accomplish so much with a home sewing...
Thanks guys! The best part is that the girls (ages 4-5) already want flames and a flyin' eyeball somewhere on it! Hillbilly, your Desoto looks...
Steve, compared to a non-undercoated car like the'48 Kaiser I have, it looks like the stuff did its job. The only other bad spot is the lip at the...
I am still thrashing on my mom rod and wanted to share. The headlight buckets were toast so after searching around my shop, I found some...
Thanks everyone for the kind words, I am doing what I can with what I have. My little ones are pretty psyched and have told me that I must fix...
Allright, just in case you all thought I was sitting around doing nothing-here are the pics to prove I have been busy! Friggin' welder was not...
Yep, even my replacement frame had been repaired. The rear of both frames were boxed all the way back to the crossmember. Maybe that was a Desoto...
It's finally on the road!! I have built my own exhaust to the mufflers (Cherry Bombs), [ATTACH] have wet sanded the thing like 19 times...
I love these as well. I believe one of the pictured speedsters was for sale last year on E*ay but reserve was not met. The video of it running...
My little girls are hoping for flames :eek: Any ideas would be great! There is a chrome "checkmark" that runs along the side of the car that'll be...
I love this, my three little girls want to help build something like this-looks great!
Steve, yeah the '59 was a great learning experience. Plus, your build has taught me tons as well-thanks again for posting all the pics with...
Piston Farmer-Thanks! I used Eastwoods Rust Converter. The rust that had covered the top and sides was that rough, fuzzy kind. It left some...
I think I've seen that thread about mounting a dual pot master now that you mention it! Since the floors need patching, I could have decent...
Aw shucks, thank you. I learned a ton by doing all the stuff on my '59 Firedome. Yes, I am doing it all myself, that way I can't bitch if...
My dad taught me that if a car is running rough, to pull the plug wires off one by one while the car is running. When you find the one that...
Steve, I'll try to get bigger pics, just don't laugh at the witness lines I'll have to tackle next winter, lol. And yes, I worked tons of nights...
Steve, I hope to get it on the road in a couple of months. I gotta get that steering box leak fixed. It currently has no power steering and the...
Lol, yep it is a BIG honkin' car! I bought it sight unseen and had been told it was rusty and better off a parts car. But, needing something to...
RacerRick, thanks for the info! I wondered if there was anything that was close enough and almost bought a Crown Vic frame because a couple...
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