The Jalopy Journal
Update: still driving the wheels off this one, enjoying the mild fall/winter weather here in Austin! I'm supposed to give it back to Ben for final...
I don't get out to Dripping Springs (AKA Stoplight Springs) too much
I'm driving this thing as much as possible and having such a great time! Ben did a tremendous job putting it together, it's fast and nimble, every...
Drove the phaeton home yesterday, from Johnson City! So much fun - a pleasure to drive, plenty of pep, just need to remember the sunscreen next...
yep, this was the body that was up in the rafters at the speed shop.
wow! Big day today! I got to drive the phaeton - so fucking happy, can't wait to have it all finished! Also, I'm now a member of the Kontinentals!...
now would be a good time to buy something from my big cartel store... Like the print I made for the now-cancelled Roundup!...
The phaeton is moving under its own power! Ben just took it out for a spin and filled up the tank! Still some adjustments, but I get to drive it...
I'm not sure - I gave Ben photos of old Fords, looking for that dark green color that I wanted, he came back from the paint guy with a good match!
hoping to take it for a spin this weekend! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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actually got to sit in it for the first time! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
some photos from earlier this week - doors are on and getting tweaked before primer. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
more little bits, Ben found this neat vintage fuel block - closer still! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Holy shit! Body back on the chassis! It's a drag that the Roundup got cancelled, but now we'll have time to finish the paint and hopefully the...
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