The Jalopy Journal
So here it's been four months again since I've done anything with my build. I wanted to post a few pics of the firewall but haven't been able to...
I haven't posted updates in a long time but I have made a small amount of progress. I fixed the broken body mount bolts and plug welded most of...
Awesome, thank you all for the quick responses!!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I have been working on the firewall of my 50 chevy deluxe to fit a 350 small block. I've removed the fins, plug welded...
Soon as I can make some room in my garage for it, I'm gonna mount the motor and trans into the frame. I just don't want to leave it sitting...
With the rear axle all mounted up, I put the front suspension back together and mounted the rack and pinion steering. Put the junk tires back on...
With the brakes all put back together, I pressed the new bushing into the front eyelet on the leaf springs and mounted the rear axle back in the...
I put the rear brakes back together. I'm glad I saved all the stock parts when I removed them cause I ended up re-using a bunch of the little...
Thanks brother! I've made a bit more progress, just haven't had the chance to post it.
I cleaned up and painted the stock leaf springs too, like I said, it was a good weekend! I was able to find some info right here on the H.A.M.B....
It was a good weekend, I cut the spring perches off my axle, ground it smooth, stripped it down, and hit it with a little primer. It was too windy...
Flipped it back over, gave the top side another two coats, to make sure I covered everything good, and finally.....The Frame Is DONE!!!!!!![ATTACH]
I sprayed it with the top coat, extreme chassis black satin finish, gave it three coats and let it bake in the sun: [ATTACH][ATTACH]
I haven't posted in a while but the good news is, I've been slowly chipping away at the frame the last few months. I flipped it over and tackled...
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal