The Jalopy Journal
Thanks man, I appreciate it.
If you could kick Scat in the ass I would appreciate it. We have been waiting six months on rods for a 4" crank. I have been very busy with life...
I bought a Quincy 2 stage 5 horse six years ago and love it. Not cheap but it will probably outlast me.
Sits perfect.
Thanks brother for all the support and encouragement. --louis
Been an interesting week. I missed TROG due to the Hurricane but fortunately, also missed the Hurricane. We didn't even get any rain here in the...
Fortunately for us it looks like we will be okay in the northern panhandle area. Sarasota on the other hand is going to get hammered. Thanks for...
That belongs to Andy so not mine. I have enough headaches...er...projects. :D
Well, I am not going to make TROG due to the Hurricane here in Florida. Really bummed. --louis
My 1951 GMC 1/2 ton long bed ol blue. A lot more pics in my build thread. [ATTACH]
Sun visor install really changes the look of the truck. [ATTACH] --louis
That is a good idea. Thanks!
The weather is starting to cool off and the Jimmy is close to being done so thoughts have turned back to the roadster. I decided to throw together...
She finally looks like a truck. A few more lose ends to tie up before TROG, the big one is getting a title, insurance and tags. Still need to...
Wonderful tribute. Thanks for sharing.
No progress on the roadster due to the heat and humidity here in N. Florida. Plus all my folding cash is going into the truck right now. I thought...
Still missing half the sheet metal but that didn't stop Andy from taking ol' blue on her first test drive. Everything looks to be working....
Quick video of the engine running. She has a nice sound for a daily. https://youtube.com/shorts/inLaTCX_niQ?feature=share
That is what I thought but it looks like it is from a pre50 truck. I guess they changed the grill around that time.
Ran the engine for the first time today. [ATTACH]
Ram Board. Heavy cardboard that comes in a roll. Get it at your local big box store. One roll will last you a long time. --louis
Wrapping up a few details like gauges, radiator hoses, and wiring. Should be ready to fire soon. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Once it...
Couple more quick pics to wrap up the week. Front bumper installed and fuel lines run to the new tank. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Almost ready to fire...
It is starting to look like a truck. I had picked up a used chrome grill but it turned out to the wrong year so we decided to paint the stocker...
Thanks man. And thanks for all the help and encouragement along the way.
Still figuring out this painting thing. Pretty much, if you can screw it up, I have done it. Dry spray, over spray, dirt in the paint, hose in the...
Andy has been really cranking on it the past few days. Drive shaft has been cut and fitted. Exhaust finished and cooler lines for the late model...
Andy is back on the truck again and has made a good bit of progress in the past week. Created a new cover for the trans and break pedal, made...
Yeah I tried a couple of things but ended up just sanding it down to the last layer of good primer. I think it is coming out well for a first...
Still plugging away at the painting. Sprayed the last door today and have been color sanding some of the other parts that have been painted....
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