The Jalopy Journal
Brush painting a car may be just the ticket in some cases..traditional, inexpensive, and practical (no paint booth, no neighbor complaints, HOA'S...
Exhaust looks good..nice touch with the hangers. Oh, one thing, I think tan masking tape would have matched the floor bottom better though.
Progress..always a good thing.
It's the reason sane people buy new ot cars, and have no desire to own Hot Rods. We on here aren't sane, we are Hot Rodders..Hot Rodders know...
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A lot of work..but well worth the effort, will "look" right. I can't imagine you being satisfied with anything less.
Thanks for bringing us along.
I had a '56 and a '58 Cameo..both with stock upholstery, neither had the back of the seat covered.
Any local upholstery material supply houses in your area? Local for me, I went to a upholstery supply house and was able to buy automotive carpet...
Obviously not an "original" seat for your car, but I wonder if this seat would fit, seems like should be similar in size. Not mine..just seems...
I can't take credit for the scallops, I bought the truck as you see it. I do agree though, it had a nice "look" to it.
Nice getting them out, after off season weather restrictions. I like your '55, nicely done rear wheel well radius, very aggressive stance.
Still traditional to concern ourselves with how other people spend their money, apparently. Choices..life is about choices. People choose to spend...
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