The Jalopy Journal
Thanks @Lil'Alb, and for the bump as well. Still an active project (aren't they all?). However, my spare time has went into putting together our...
Dad really wanted to do the interior, primarily for asthetic reasons. I knew a properly fitted seat was needed to allow a more functional driving...
Glad to have the old girl back at the farm again! Bittersweet certainly. [ATTACH] Beautiful day today, shop doors wide open. Worked on warm idle...
Couple followup pics... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Michigan Spring is shaping up! Looking forward to getting the old girl out for a spin around the...
Went and checked out the finished interior today. Very happy with how it turned out! Mom said, 'Herb would be very pleased'. Couldn't agree more....
Thank you all for the sympathy and kind words. My Dad never wanted much fuss about him, and he would suggest I get back to the business of life....
Thanks for your story of inspiration. Sending you good vibes from Michigan, will be following along.
My Dad, Herb, passed away peacefully today. He had his 74th birthday last Sunday. He remained very engaged in this Roadster throughout, including...
Thanks for the kind words everyone. The father & son aspect is what makes this project so special. Especially right now as Dad is not feeling...
Further progress... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Some progess on the interior. Finding the right material colors took extra time. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The gas cap that came with the car didn't fit well. So Dad found a replacement in has stash, and with it some local history. Ray Lentner, friend...
Loaded up safe and now at the upholstery shop just down the road. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Most materials selected, just need to figure out carpet...
2 days before interior upholstery. I have prelim approval from the boss (Dad). And following, some refinements after boss's boss approval &...
Transmission core rebuilt by Mitchell w/2nd & 3rd synchros, and +15% higher 1st, 2nd & reverse gear. Original trans saved for posterity. This was...
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