The Jalopy Journal

**Jimmy B** · 09-14-2009, 04:51 AM

Got the roadster back together and pushed it outside. Still a long, long way to go.

**Jimmy B** · 09-14-2009, 04:55 AM

RUSTALOT · 09-14-2009, 04:57 AM

Looks great!!!

KUZTOM · 09-14-2009, 04:57 AM

i like it ! keep us posted.

**striper** · 09-14-2009, 05:06 AM

Wow! It's a busy night on the interweb tonight. Great work Jim. Is all the aluminium staying raw?

Pete

Human Fly · 09-14-2009, 05:14 AM

Yes, yes and yes.
That looks killer.
Do you have a windscreen? What are your plans for a screen?

**Jimmy B** · 09-14-2009, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RUSTALOT

Looks great!!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by KUZTOM

i like it ! keep us posted.

Cheers! will do, next update will probably be of the interior.

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Originally Posted by striper

Wow! It's a busy night on the interweb tonight. Great work Jim. Is all the aluminium staying raw?

Pete

Thanks Pete! The aluminium will stay raw for now but eventually it will be all black.

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Originally Posted by Human Fly

Yes, yes and yes.
That looks killer.
Do you have a windscreen? What are your plans for a screen?

Thanks! I do have posts and frame i need to sand blast them and paint em black. I also need a torneau made when I can afford it.

Devilrod · 09-14-2009, 06:22 AM

Looking good Jimmy. Gotta be happy with that!

Retroline · 09-14-2009, 06:28 AM

Progress looks good Jimmy. It's really taking shape now.

scrap metal 48 · 09-14-2009, 06:30 AM

Nice fab work, looks great. Could pass for the 40's builds.I like the Whippet grille.........

suede55bowtie · 09-14-2009, 06:56 AM

Perfect

Hey_Pauly · 09-14-2009, 07:14 AM

Very, very cool.

**Royalshifter** · 09-14-2009, 07:17 AM

Wow that looks as if you found it in a building near Bonneville.....spot on job Jimmy.

**mtrhead** · 09-14-2009, 07:22 AM

lookin good..........

**Jimmy B** · 09-14-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Devilrod

Looking good Jimmy. Gotta be happy with that!

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Originally Posted by Retroline

Progress looks good Jimmy. It's really taking shape now.

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Originally Posted by scrap metal 48

Nice fab work, looks great. Could pass for the 40's builds.I like the Whippet grille.........

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Originally Posted by suede55bowtie

Perfect

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Originally Posted by Hey_Pauly

Very, very cool.

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Originally Posted by Royalshifter

Wow that looks as if you found it in a building near Bonneville.....spot on job Jimmy.

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Originally Posted by mtrhead

lookin good..........

Thank you all!!!

I was going for the late 40s look, so cool people can pick it without me mentioning that was what I was aiming for

My inspiration

A look back at where it started.

**general gow** · 09-14-2009, 09:30 AM

still loving it, jim. can't wait to see that first drive video...

Mac the Yankee · 09-14-2009, 11:37 AM

Looks fantastic (one of my favorite builds)- sent you a PM!

JeffreyJames · 09-14-2009, 11:42 AM

Awesome!!! Keep it going.

Are you going to be switching to the '35 Ford Wires as seen in the early pics?? Also where did you get those '36-'39 Caps that you have on the front right now?? I have never seen ones without any embossing on them.

AnimalAin · 09-14-2009, 02:31 PM

Bitch'n. Please keep us updated.

raaf · 09-14-2009, 05:01 PM

great from every angle - inspiring work.

KooDaddy · 09-14-2009, 05:11 PM

Now thats thinking with your dipstick " Jimmy " very nice!

camargma · 09-14-2009, 05:12 PM

way cool. i like the look and the inspiration!! you going to bring it over and take it for a test drive at bonneville

???

**poboyross** · 09-14-2009, 05:15 PM

I feel cooler for having just looked at it.

my47soto · 09-14-2009, 05:24 PM

Awesome progress keep it up, I cant wait to have my girl in rolling fashion

**dudley32** · 09-14-2009, 05:31 PM

love it...thanks for posting...oh... and the inspiration shots..
dead on...d32

BobbedT · 09-14-2009, 06:02 PM

Looks great, your doin us proud, keep it up.

Jeffrey James - the caps are Ford Pilot - English Ford 1948-51 from memory

kiwipackard · 09-14-2009, 06:10 PM

aussie hot rods rock!

Hi! · 09-14-2009, 06:11 PM

Very nice.

**Jimmy B** · 09-14-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffreyJames

Awesome!!! Keep it going.

Are you going to be switching to the '35 Ford Wires as seen in the early pics?? Also where did you get those '36-'39 Caps that you have on the front right now?? I have never seen ones without any embossing on them.

Thanks Jeffrey. I won't be running wires I do have '46 drums if I find some Ford high clearance wheels. I have 17" Chev high clearance wheels for the back but they need to be converted to 18"
I thought the caps were some type of accessory caps but BobbedT is probably right in regards to being Ford Pilot.

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Originally Posted by BobbedT

Looks great, your doin us proud, keep it up.

Jeffrey James - the caps are Ford Pilot - English Ford 1948-51 from memory

Thanks Bob!

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Originally Posted by kiwipackard

aussie hot rods rock!

Kiwi Hot Rods rock too!!! Good traditional Hot Rods here are few and far between, we need more shows like Chopped that Ryan Ford organises.

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Originally Posted by camargma

way cool. i like the look and the inspiration!! you going to bring it over and take it for a test drive at bonneville

???

Funny, I do want to take this to the US one day to drive to El Mirage and Bonneville.

**autobilly** · 09-14-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmy B

Thank you all!!!

I was going for the late 40s look, so cool people can pick it without me mentioning that was what I was aiming for

Sensational, you nailed it!

(Even looks just like you and me in the pic

)

Alienbaby17 · 09-14-2009, 07:40 PM

I'd like to see pictures from a couple more, different angles first before I give you my opinion.

Just kidding- if it were mine I'd have taken more pictures of it! It's just like a proud papa with his new baby.

Looks great. I've been following your progress as I have a pair of mid 20's Chevy cowls in my stash that I've been waiting to do something with. Very inspirational.

Jay

**bblue34** · 09-14-2009, 07:53 PM

great lookin car looks like 40s dry lake

**Jimmy B** · 09-14-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by autobilly

Sensational, you nailed it!

(Even looks just like you and me in the pic

)

Thanks Nic, You need to come out one day with the EK.

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Originally Posted by Alienbaby17

I'd like to see pictures from a couple more, different angles first before I give you my opinion.

Just kidding- if it were mine I'd have taken more pictures of it! It's just like a proud papa with his new baby.

Looks great. I've been following your progress as I have a pair of mid 20's Chevy cowls in my stash that I've been waiting to do something with. Very inspirational.

Jay

Haha, I took 203 photos yesterday, here is a couple of pics for inspiration on what to do with those cowls

swazzie · 09-14-2009, 08:00 PM

Remember that time you were a badass? That would be right now! All aces my friend!

**41 Dave** · 09-14-2009, 08:06 PM

Jimmy, That is one sharp looking roadster ! It is just perfect as is. Bet you will be having some fun with it SOON !

41 Dave

**madpole** · 09-14-2009, 08:08 PM

great looking car. love the belly pan. perfect!

**Jimmy B** · 09-14-2009, 08:10 PM

Cheers Swazzie.

41 Dave, I'm hoping to be able to do some power runs up the drive way and circle work in the paddock by the new year.

FlynBrian · 09-14-2009, 08:21 PM

That is One Fine Machine!

kopperkart · 09-14-2009, 08:54 PM

You nailed the vintage Bonneville style. Perfection!

Unsafe6 · 09-14-2009, 09:22 PM

Wow! your really making good progress. I hope to have a one just like it for the killer Chevy banger Im building. Did anyone ever come up with the finned valve cover you were looking for?

lorodz · 09-14-2009, 09:36 PM

great looking build ...keep up the great work

McFly · 09-14-2009, 10:41 PM

Excellent job! Can't wait to see you behind the wheel.

**stude_trucks** · 09-14-2009, 10:48 PM

Very cool. Love the vintage photos too. Thanks for a couple of new background images to stick in the folder. Good luck with the project.

vein · 09-14-2009, 10:57 PM

wow! definetly 40s style vibe! I really like the curves on it everything flows! I really like the old photos!

v8val · 09-14-2009, 11:00 PM

Real nice man! Reckon you'll make it up for Greazefest next year?? Love the belly pan too, lotsa extra work on that machine!

**shooter54** · 09-14-2009, 11:02 PM

hell yes-that car is amazing! nice work for sure.

**Jimmy B** · 09-15-2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by v8val

Real nice man! Reckon you'll make it up for Greazefest next year?? Love the belly pan too, lotsa extra work on that machine!

Thanks v8val! I don't know, Greazefest isn't really my thing, we'll see.
The belly pan really brings the proportions together, without it, it looks pretty crap as the wheelbase is 109".

**Flying Tiger** · 09-15-2009, 06:43 AM

Sweet! Looks great. Very inspirational. The belly pan and all the unpainted parts are killer. They're a really nice feature. Nice work.

Enbloc · 09-15-2009, 07:33 AM

Great to finally see it in colour.

Kustom Linez · 09-15-2009, 07:44 AM

your roadster is awesome!!!!!!!!!!

**Jimmy B** · 09-15-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Enbloc

Great to finally see it in colour.

Cheers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kustom Linez

your roadster is awesome!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers Ryan, I wish I could make your Chopped show, maybe next year.

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Originally Posted by Flying Tiger

Sweet! Looks great. Very inspirational. The belly pan and all the unpainted parts are killer. They're a really feature. Nice work.

Thank you Flying Tiger! I need to clean up the aluminium with scotch brite or something. The aluminium will eventually be painted.

19-c · 09-15-2009, 11:01 PM

Cool build I think the "look" is spot on! It just needs some salt spray on it!lol

Ol Deuce · 09-19-2009, 09:42 AM

Jimmy B. You have made great progress on your roadster!It really looks great! When is your date to
lite it off??

Talk to ya soon--Randy

Ol Deuce · 09-19-2009, 09:55 AM

You Have a

Ol Deuce

**29 bones** · 09-19-2009, 10:37 AM

looks great......

38FLATTIE · 09-19-2009, 11:44 AM

OH YEA!

Can't wait to see the finished build.

**Jimmy B** · 09-20-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19-c

Cool build I think the "look" is spot on! It just needs some salt spray on it!lol

Cheers 19-c!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Deuce

Jimmy B. You have made great progress on your roadster!It really looks great! When is your date to
lite it off??

Talk to ya soon--Randy

Thanks Randy, I hope to have a drive of it in the new year.

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Originally Posted by 29 bones

looks great......

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 38FLATTIE

OH YEA!

Can't wait to see the finished build.

Cheers 38FLATTIE!

**Chuckles Garage** · 09-20-2009, 06:40 PM

rad.

freebird101 · 10-02-2009, 04:00 PM

cool looking 25

pan-dragger · 10-02-2009, 04:03 PM

that pretty much kicks ass.

Buddy Palumbo · 10-11-2009, 02:39 PM

Fantastic work on the roadster so far . Almost a shame to cover up all that great aluminum work with paint though ...

Winged Avenger II · 10-11-2009, 07:27 PM

looks darn good right now!!

**Jimmy B** · 10-12-2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddy Palumbo

Fantastic work on the roadster so far . Almost a shame to cover up all that great aluminum work with paint though ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winged Avenger II

looks darn good right now!!

Thanks guys.

I haven't worked on this since I posted these pics, I am getting supplies tomorrow so I can learn to weld aluminium, then on to the track nose.

SRVLIVES · 10-12-2009, 07:30 AM

Man, you need a smaller steering wheel, I'll never get my long ass in that passenger seat!

09-14-2009, 04:51 AM	#1
Jimmy B Alliance Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tweed Valley, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,367	Paint It Black and roll it outside. 1925 Chev roadster update. Got the roadster back together and pushed it outside. Still a long, long way to go. __________________ jimmybarter.com blog 1925 Chev roadster build

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RUSTALOT Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: GA. Posts: 140	Re: Paint It Black and roll it outside. 1925 Chev roadster update. Looks great!!!

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Retroline Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Premiere State, Australia. Posts: 807	Re: Paint It Black and roll it outside. 1925 Chev roadster update. Progress looks good Jimmy. It's really taking shape now.

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dudley32 Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: fayetteville n.c. Posts: 646	Re: Paint It Black and roll it outside. 1925 Chev roadster update. love it...thanks for posting...oh... and the inspiration shots.. dead on...d32

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Alienbaby17 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 653	Re: Paint It Black and roll it outside. 1925 Chev roadster update. I'd like to see pictures from a couple more, different angles first before I give you my opinion. Just kidding- if it were mine I'd have taken more pictures of it! It's just like a proud papa with his new baby. Looks great. I've been following your progress as I have a pair of mid 20's Chevy cowls in my stash that I've been waiting to do something with. Very inspirational. Jay __________________ ~Traditionals Car Club of Minnesota~

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bblue34 Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thomson, GA Posts: 127	Re: Paint It Black and roll it outside. 1925 Chev roadster update. great lookin car looks like 40s dry lake

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41 Dave Alliance Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Adelanto, Ca Posts: 1,362	Re: Paint It Black and roll it outside. 1925 Chev roadster update. Jimmy, That is one sharp looking roadster ! It is just perfect as is. Bet you will be having some fun with it SOON ! 41 Dave

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madpole Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: apple valley CA Posts: 551	Re: Paint It Black and roll it outside. 1925 Chev roadster update. great looking car. love the belly pan. perfect!

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Jimmy B Alliance Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tweed Valley, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,367	Re: Paint It Black and roll it outside. 1925 Chev roadster update. Cheers Swazzie. 41 Dave, I'm hoping to be able to do some power runs up the drive way and circle work in the paddock by the new year. __________________ jimmybarter.com blog 1925 Chev roadster build

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Unsafe6 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: British Columbia,Canada Posts: 93	Re: Paint It Black and roll it outside. 1925 Chev roadster update. Wow! your really making good progress. I hope to have a one just like it for the killer Chevy banger Im building. Did anyone ever come up with the finned valve cover you were looking for?