The Jalopy Journal

BrerHair · 03-18-2012, 12:52 PM

Had to reverse passenger side defrost boot in order to fit tube to trans. Will attach a 90-degree elbow later so duct will enter from cowl side (like drivers side).

BrerHair · 03-18-2012, 12:56 PM

Cut cable to proper length and grease the shit out of it.

Pharouh · 03-18-2012, 12:58 PM

You're really making progress! I love your attention to detail. Taking the time to do it right the first time.

BrerHair · 03-18-2012, 01:02 PM

Figure out your wiper sweep angle and mark corresponding hole:

Shaft connects motor cam with cable:

BrerHair · 03-18-2012, 01:07 PM

Sure hope the damn thing works. We did have to play around with the transmission orientation to make sure they turned in opposite directions as the cable made a pass. So we know we have that right. Also checked to make sure that the first move when the motor turns on will be to sweep up, not down. Think we're OK.

BrerHair · 03-18-2012, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharouh

You're really making progress! I love your attention to detail. Taking the time to do it right the first time.

Or, at least, the second time. I have made some real bonehead moves, only to realize later that it is ass-backward or some such. Thanks.

gsport · 03-18-2012, 01:59 PM

I do the two steps forwards, one step back quite often....

52Poncho · 03-18-2012, 02:37 PM

Have been following your build from day one, but I have never posted to say what a great build thread. Don't worry about the mistakes, it happens to everyone, even the pros.

davidh73750 · 03-19-2012, 02:47 PM

that looks like the same unit they used in the amsoil, street rodder project 55. Speaking of I need to do something like this instead of relying on rain X wipes. lol

ffr1222k · 03-21-2012, 12:03 PM

Looking good Jimmy. You are making great progress.

I need to get by sometime and see this in person.

beachbum jim · 03-23-2012, 01:42 PM

Wow... you are doing great!!! Way to go!

Atomic Punk · 03-23-2012, 03:23 PM

Great way to build a relationship with your boy. And in the end you also get a sweet car outta the deal!

BrerHair · 03-24-2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsport

I do the two steps forwards, one step back quite often....

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52Poncho

Have been following your build from day one, but I have never posted to say what a great build thread. Don't worry about the mistakes, it happens to everyone, even the pros.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidh73750

that looks like the same unit they used in the amsoil, street rodder project 55. Speaking of I need to do something like this instead of relying on rain X wipes. lol

Might be, just didn't want vacuum wipers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffr1222k

Looking good Jimmy. You are making great progress.

I need to get by sometime and see this in person.

Come on down! Let me know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachbum jim

Wow... you are doing great!!! Way to go!

Thanks man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic Punk

Great way to build a relationship with your boy. And in the end you also get a sweet car outta the deal!

Yessir. Thanks.

BrerHair · 03-24-2012, 04:07 PM

Was gonna post a few pics of today's progress, but computer is agonizingly slow right now, will try later. Gas pedal, MAP sensor, ALDL.

BrerHair · 03-24-2012, 06:08 PM

"Fabricated" MAP sensor bracket. Had a pc. of 16 ga. scrap that was about the right size, drilled mounting holes and welded nuts on back side. Welded bracket to center dash brace.

Screwed MAP sensor to bracket:

MAP sensor replaces mass air flow sensor from original setup. Says to mount higher than engine. Note vacuum port facing down.

BrerHair · 03-24-2012, 06:14 PM

Bent up and screwed a bracket to some cowl fins (note wiper motor) and fed ALDL connector wires. These wires will route to trunk inside on right side floor. Figure I'll just let connector hang loose as is.

BrerHair · 03-24-2012, 06:18 PM

Installed gas pedal. Used floor mount so that cable does not exit firewall (exits toe board).

Copper Top · 03-24-2012, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrerHair

Bent up and screwed a bracket to some cowl fins (note wiper motor) and fed ALDL connector wires. These wires will route to trunk inside on right side floor. Figure I'll just let connector hang loose as is.

Brer, been following your build since the start and have to commend you on the work you are doing, good job. Are you going to put grommets where those wires run though the bracket?

**buddysyard** · 03-24-2012, 11:31 PM

just painted my 53 chev firewall saturday evening. mine is no show stopper either.keep it up.

cowboy1 · 03-25-2012, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copper Top

Brer, been following your build since the start and have to commend you on the work you are doing, good job. Are you going to put grommets where those wires run though the bracket?

I was going to ask the same thing!

03-18-2012, 12:52 PM	#481
BrerHair Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,690	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy Had to reverse passenger side defrost boot in order to fit tube to trans. Will attach a 90-degree elbow later so duct will enter from cowl side (like drivers side). __________________ Small wheel turn by the fire and rod Big wheel turn by the grace of God '51 Chevy build thread

03-18-2012, 12:56 PM	#482
BrerHair Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,690	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy Cut cable to proper length and grease the shit out of it. __________________ Small wheel turn by the fire and rod Big wheel turn by the grace of God '51 Chevy build thread

03-18-2012, 12:58 PM	#483
Pharouh Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Shelbyville ,IN Posts: 430	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy You're really making progress! I love your attention to detail. Taking the time to do it right the first time.

03-18-2012, 01:02 PM	#484
BrerHair Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,690	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy Figure out your wiper sweep angle and mark corresponding hole: Shaft connects motor cam with cable: __________________ Small wheel turn by the fire and rod Big wheel turn by the grace of God '51 Chevy build thread

03-18-2012, 01:07 PM	#485
BrerHair Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,690	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy Sure hope the damn thing works. We did have to play around with the transmission orientation to make sure they turned in opposite directions as the cable made a pass. So we know we have that right. Also checked to make sure that the first move when the motor turns on will be to sweep up, not down. Think we're OK. __________________ Small wheel turn by the fire and rod Big wheel turn by the grace of God '51 Chevy build thread

03-18-2012, 01:59 PM	#487
gsport Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: salem, oregon Posts: 683	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy I do the two steps forwards, one step back quite often.... __________________ Jim 1950 chevy sport coupe 2011 silverado 4x4, 2011 SS Camaro, 2006 corvette, 2010 36' 5th wheel

03-18-2012, 02:37 PM	#488
52Poncho Grenade Inspector Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 252	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy Have been following your build from day one, but I have never posted to say what a great build thread. Don't worry about the mistakes, it happens to everyone, even the pros. __________________ ============= "The less you have, the more there is to get!"

03-19-2012, 02:47 PM	#489
davidh73750 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: kingfisher, OK Posts: 1,374	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy that looks like the same unit they used in the amsoil, street rodder project 55. Speaking of I need to do something like this instead of relying on rain X wipes. lol __________________ you can have your myspace, facebook and twitter I got the hamb.

03-21-2012, 12:03 PM	#490
ffr1222k Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 463	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy Looking good Jimmy. You are making great progress. I need to get by sometime and see this in person.

03-23-2012, 01:42 PM	#491
beachbum jim Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Loris, SC Posts: 692	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy Wow... you are doing great!!! Way to go! __________________ For those about to stitch... we salute you!!!

03-23-2012, 03:23 PM	#492
Atomic Punk Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: on a 6 lane hwy to nowhere Posts: 369	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy Great way to build a relationship with your boy. And in the end you also get a sweet car outta the deal! __________________ "Nobody rules these streets at night like me, THE ATOMIC PUNK"!

03-24-2012, 04:07 PM	#494
BrerHair Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,690	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy Was gonna post a few pics of today's progress, but computer is agonizingly slow right now, will try later. Gas pedal, MAP sensor, ALDL. __________________ Small wheel turn by the fire and rod Big wheel turn by the grace of God '51 Chevy build thread

03-24-2012, 06:08 PM	#495
BrerHair Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,690	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy "Fabricated" MAP sensor bracket. Had a pc. of 16 ga. scrap that was about the right size, drilled mounting holes and welded nuts on back side. Welded bracket to center dash brace. Screwed MAP sensor to bracket: MAP sensor replaces mass air flow sensor from original setup. Says to mount higher than engine. Note vacuum port facing down. __________________ Small wheel turn by the fire and rod Big wheel turn by the grace of God '51 Chevy build thread

03-24-2012, 06:14 PM	#496
BrerHair Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,690	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy Bent up and screwed a bracket to some cowl fins (note wiper motor) and fed ALDL connector wires. These wires will route to trunk inside on right side floor. Figure I'll just let connector hang loose as is. __________________ Small wheel turn by the fire and rod Big wheel turn by the grace of God '51 Chevy build thread

03-24-2012, 06:18 PM	#497
BrerHair Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,690	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy Installed gas pedal. Used floor mount so that cable does not exit firewall (exits toe board). __________________ Small wheel turn by the fire and rod Big wheel turn by the grace of God '51 Chevy build thread

03-24-2012, 11:31 PM	#499
buddysyard Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: nashville Posts: 213	Re: Old Rusty . . . a Father/Son '51 Chevy just painted my 53 chev firewall saturday evening. mine is no show stopper either.keep it up. Attached Thumbnails

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