The Jalopy Journal
At this point the car was getting ready for Denny to do the interior and add some of the special touches that we had in store for the inside of...
The shop lights make the Mercury Valve Covers look more yellow than gold. Those babies are very gold though! Anyhow, I used the adjustable...
Hey guys- Here are a few pics of the Engine going in the car. I'll have a few installation notes on the next post. Total Perf-
cyclonedoug this ones for you then. I was sitting outside on set up day this year at SEMA (Monday) and was really wondering if I had made the...
Thanks alot for the support! I chose the bedliner material for a few reasons. Firstly on the underside of the car it is VERY tough material...
Great Link! Thanks plumpcars.
Yippie! The big show is this next week and I cant wait to see all that SEMA has in store for the industry, the great builds and mindblowing new...
LOL. thx man! Thanks for the props! (about the car) Yes, the 18 year old comes out of me once and awhile, you did get mooned. I'm glad you didnt...
Just a quick instructional set of pics for guys who are building the Comet/Falcon of these 64/65 years. The tireas and wheels i'm using here are...
I found a few more pics of us doing these stainless lines on the PSYCLONE. We plummed it in this fashion in the rear rather than going alont the...
Here's a shot of one of the tabs installed on the frame and ready to run the flex line to the brake. Here are some of the other lines as well....
I forgot to post these pics of the brake lines going in the car. I decided to do the stainless lines with the 37 deg fittings for a clean and for...
Hey Myron! Sent you a PM reply about the Valve Covers. I love the Marauder in the pic. A beaut'! Total Perf-
Thanks Doug! You have no idea how much energy your post gives me! Thanks so much for that. Doug, your the reason that I wanted to do the build...
As we near completion of the car I've been grinding away to meet the goal. With really good result. I kinda stopped posting the pics to give the...
Thanks Rooster! Welcome! Total Perf-
Hey Dale! Great to hear from ya! They are mid 60's Mercury Maurader covers for the big block 427/390. I have an aluminum adapter plate to...
Hey Roy! I had to have them on the car, I just love them! I picked up a set of the Ron Francis adjustable engine mounts to get me the clearance I...
I decided to throw up a few of the pics with the valve covers were going to use and the injection sitting up there on top of the motor. The shop...
Here is a shot of the fuel tank Alain shot late last month. Its a Crites fiberglass tank that we ended up using the CREEM sealant in to make sure...
Part 3 Now its time to Paint the part whatever color you feel. I like good ole' Dupli Color Engine Enamel Black. Now you can straighten any...
Part 2 After you have the rollers spaced out and layed out correctly center punch the roller holes and drill the holes. After they have been...
Quick tech article on how to build a tool. I broke my blue 350.00 rolled tube straghtener and needed one fast. So I went and built one for...
Thanks Al! I was going to go all different hue's of black. Then I got ahold of the gold color and loved it. I wanted to stick with mostly...
Thanks Roy! We had a bit of a set back with Matt, my main dude over here. He got a infected blister on his foot and before he know it he was...
Thanks Boss/Cyclone!
Just got the gas tank back from Alain......It looks as good as the rear axle. Amazing! I'll post pics soon! Total Perf-
Yep, and by the way I love the way that looks! Sweet! Now i'm jealous and want one like yours........too........... Total Perf-
I cant wait to see yours with color and stance. Its a great looking car! It felt so great getting it out in the sun after so much time!...
Hey Roy- Were all really traditional guys on here 100%. This was the main battle for me was to mesh the old and the new and still have the build...
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