The Jalopy Journal
Sancho, Thanks for the pics. Great job. Was unable to attend this year. But there is nothing like it..
Sad, Sad news. My Dad passed away in January. The coupe is still unfinished but will be at the HAMB Drags this year. It needs to make a run.
Update. Dad called sun, seems he went to visit the coupe and the builder had it sitting pointed out in the driveway. Kinda odd he thought, then he...
Pic of Dad and the builder. Paint should come this fall. Color is victory red GM. Seems fitting. [ATTACH] Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Here is how she sits now.... Drool. [ATTACH][ATTACH] Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Body is back on! Thanks Brother Bob for pics.
Thanks for the kind words guys, having Dad drive this thing is all that matters now. Car is in southeast ks and being done by friend of my dads....
Update...... Fenders are finished, 327 and powerglide finally find permanent homes, engine tranny and rearend are operable. Car moves and stops on...
What is it? Slow and steady wins the race? Not really, but work continues on Da Coupe, and frame is finished and car is being put back together....
Jim, as always, damn fine work.
Thanks so much Chris,
A few more pix. Sure is hot in KS. Thats my Dad in the picture.
That is genuine barbed wire fence.
More updated pics. 8" ford sitting loosely, x braces, and got headers ceramic coated. Starting to look like it may move under its own power someday.
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