The Jalopy Journal
That's a beauty...love the stance!
I recently shaved the handle on my 40 and based on what I found from the PO I wouldn't be surprised if you won't run into the same problem. It's...
Beautiful job...you should be very proud of your craftsmanship and dedication!
enjenjo...your Stude video was the one I watched on YouTube. I have a few questions: Did you use the 3M primer on your boards prior to applying...
OK...so I get the message, vulcanized is better. Now here is my situation, I have OEM running boards that are in great shape and have been...
Bringing up an old post but I have been getting emails from Drake advertising his "new" running boards with vulcanized rubber pads. For those of...
Thanks. It looks like the top/bottom/left edges of the opening are good. The right side is about 1/2 inch off.
I am working a pair of fenders for my 40 coupe and found that the bumper bar openings are almost the same size as the new grommets I just bought....
In my vent channel I wire brushed it all down to bare metal and flowed in some KBS Rust Seal. Did essentially the same as you only I used the KBS...
I live very close to a well-known sheet metal fabricator and from my experiences with them I can see first-hand how large orders can take...
Thank you okiedokie for the heads-up on the hinge pads, saved me a lot of time and effort fabricating custom pads.
I have struts on both my hood and deck lid. I bought the deck lid setup from Don's and the hood lifts from Mr 40s. Both use the same struts....
There is a guy on YouTube called the Gunman who has some informative and entertaining videos on automotive painting. Here is a video he did on...
Thanks Ron...this dimension matches the 8-3/8 inches that another member sent me for the top bolt hole. Time to drill, thanks again for the...
Thanks for the pics, that gets me closer. If I could get another dimension then I can use the hinge itself to get the final hole placement....
Here is a chart that I have found helpful: [ATTACH]
PO installed a recessed firewall and did not transfer the hinge mounting holes. Can someone give me a point of reference and a measurement for...
Thanks for the pics olscrounger, they help a lot. Here is where I stand right now, I like the simplicity of the No Limit drop down box (I have...
Joe, could you elaborate on "it just didn't suit me"? Shoot me an email if that is more convenient. I am having difficulty getting my questions...
Finally a battery location that is out-of-sight, close to the motor and easily accessible. The unused space tucked into the right side fender is...
I have been looking at a battery tray for my 40, the kind that tucks up behind the front right tire under the fender. Mr 40s sells one but I...
I just sold a barn solid 50 coupe, unmolested with spare parts for $6K. Local guy has a NICE stock 50 coupe with stock flathead and original...
Great show as always...I might be a bit biased since I am a member of Forties Limited. Here is a site that has the best photo coverage of the...
Best to use a 1.8 - 2.2 and no reducer...the more you thin it to compensate for the small tip size, the more shrinkage you get as the primer dries.
How did it go at The Streak this weekend?
Here is how I resolved my ebrake problem on my 40...pricey but clean
I belong to Forties Limited of Orange County. Every June we host a Forty Ford Day show in the Fullerton area of LA. This year it will be June,...
The paint on the car is House of Kolor "Teal" Shimrin 2 #1544. It looks almost black in the shade but when the sun hits it you can see the pearl...
I have been doing body/paint work for over 50 years now...if you don't love it then have someone else do it. If you are working on your doors now...
Making some great progress joel, thanks again for the assist on my door handle issue. Here is a pic of my 40, I can share your pain when it comes...
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