The Jalopy Journal
First of all... I had someone bring this post to my attention.. I haven't been on here in years... Second... YES, I was hacked, guy stole my IG,...
My little 31 won best hot rod at the slo concourse show last week... And then we got 1st runner up best in show at pismo this weekend out of 2000...
I've been through 4 model A's since this thread started... I'm keeping this one.. Just finished it.[ATTACH] Posted using the Full Custom...
It is going to the San Luis obispo concours show on Sunday.. And them will be at my shop.... We can punch anything.. Punched Louvers in a Porsche...
Nice.... It would be on my roadster if I still had that mirror.... I Like your car. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Yes I do... You put that cop spotter on anything yet? Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Got any pics of it? Would love to see it again. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thanks... It's amazing how people talk about things they don't know... I've heard I have a chrome pinto motor, a rat rod, a model t... It's hard...
It is a Cyclone high compression head.. It was as cast and never run when I got it... I had it polished.. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B....
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Couple more from the inn... I have had more positive feedback after the show than I got at the show.... Posted using the Full...
Thanks guys.. I plan on putting together a complete build thread once the 39 Trans is in and windshield chopped 1.5 inches and top irons chopped a...
It is 1936 Washington blue and a medium maroon. Looks a little red in pics. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thanks.... No love from the judges though... Some people just don't get it.. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Stock model a axle drilled and dropped 3 inches... Narrowed it about 3/4 each side... Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
It will be there... Good meeting you at the show.... Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Couple more from the show... The wck Alzheimer's Merc we are building, my 34 and my roadster... [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Posted using the Full...
Thanks guys... This was one of my bucket list cars... Having the shop I can pretty much do what I want... This one is a keeper.... Posted using...
It sounds mello till wound up a bit... A split dual has a little more sound but i like the clean lines of one pipe and I have a cut out...[ATTACH]...
Cyclone head, no name 2x2 intake, 97s, stainless valves, flat top pistons, modified oil system, max sr. Header, wico magneto, sealed pump, mild...
So I missed some updates but here it is.... Runs pretty good but I still need to swap the 39 Trans into her.... First trip out was with my 34...
Off to the shop to work on brakes and steering.. If anyone has some pointers or things to avoid regarding the rear juice brake backing plate flip...
Thanks guys... This is my car... Have always wanted a little banger roadster... Have a few things planned on it and then will move on to my next...
Yes, it will be in Santa Maria...
Here is an update... chassis pretty much done, motor done and installed..(going to switch to v8 trans later. collecting parts).. need to rebuild...
Thanks for the info.. I saw a sales page for them on eBay.. Thought about buying it.. There is no number on my head... I got it as cast.. And it...
Anyone have any info on these heads? I know they came in a couple diff. compression ratios. Need to figure out which one this might be. Year of...
3rd time was the charm painting the engine. puling my hair out.. one problem after another.. set a few things in place to show direction I'm...
Thanks Gerry Moe but ours will have the multi pattern also... We can build/ customize original centers into new hoops at custom back space though...
Yup... Started out going to be pre-war... Them kinda moded into mid 40s once started collecting some parts... Figured I would build what I thought...
Motor pulled today and started prep for paint, and started prep for paint on body, custom brake master bracket built.. parts off for powdercoat...
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