The Jalopy Journal
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] So here we are , showing what I did under the hood to hinge brackets. Tied the two hood...
By the way I had to take that profile shot as it’s the first time I’ve seen it outside in six months . Later !
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] More progress shots . This ole sled is getting a little hot rod touch as well . Slight tasteful...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] So , next on the agenda ,hood . If I have attention of long haulers I wanted to...
LOL the whole car is the definition of different . Seriously though I have thought of that as well , a little concerned of them being so low . ???...
Thanks for input , the jury is still out on these I ll see as I get closer to completion . The exhaust is dumped out the side quarter panel behind...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Window surround complete, just needs painted , and urethane then drop the glass in . Nice streamlined look as the rubber...
So , been working away again . Took three days off last week plus the weekend . Knocking stuff out quite quickly . Amazing how if uninterrupted...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Okay been working on the rear stanchions . Have them about 90% repaired....
Getting along on the worst stanchion . Had 1/2 day off today , spent it you know where !! Have a look . Will try and be a little more fluid with...
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[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] So, after the last comment above, of the doors in etch primer I was moving the passenger door around on the...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Okay it’s been a while , here is what I am at now . Cutting down the window...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Some progress for the devout followers to the end of’ say . Fitting in...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Here’s a start , bell crank , throw rod to carb , stanchion that needed 90 degree redirect, will add...
[ATTACH] Annddd done , now moving on to throttle linkage as the off topic cable is to short to reach to the firewall . Thinking old school bell...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Not a lot of progress but it is what it is . Needed a way to keep the fingers in tact . That fan...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Getting it knocked out , front end all together , brakes are mounted and plumbed , just gravity bled at the...
[ATTACH] Dropping the exhaust out the side at back of quarter panel . 30 degree flute 3” dump pipe . I might sink it into the body some more yet...
[IMG] So I am always making more work for myself , with the divider or without ? [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
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[ATTACH] She’s a runner now and one side of the exhaust is complete to the differential Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
[ATTACH] Getting at it still , had to notch my trans crossmember for clearance. Without it my exhaust would be susceptible to road rash Sent...
[IMG] Dash complete Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
[IMG] A little more detail , steering wheel two toned , and the grill insert cleaned up some Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Sooo this happened today , now onto running wiring so I can get err running and put cluster back in . Still out here...
LOL , stall . You'll get to it when the time is right . Later man !
Just a driver , its all good . I bet your stress level is a lot lower than mine as I have just 8 months to get mine up and running for next summer...
Kinda resembles your ford build color doesn't it . Its Mitsubishis' Classy Red Pearl 2004 I believe it to be the year . Stay tuned more to come !
Another fine example of what can be accomplished in a year . Great looking truck Billy !
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