The Jalopy Journal
After we had packed up the car, we headed west the Pennsylvania, then Ohio, this time heading north at central Michigan. I wanted to visit an old...
I didn't take too many photos at the Chrysler nationals at Carlisle, as I was busy hitting the swap meet, and talking to lots of people I've sold...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Well we arrived at Carlisle, Pa a day earlier than our friend that was trailering his car to the show there....
The eastern Ohio and Pennsylvania hill country is quite beautiful, another nice change in scenery. There are a number of tunnels that take you...
About 3 A.M we woke up to something we hadn't really heard the last couple years, Thunder! A large storm cell had moved into the area, and the...
I stayed just to the west of Salt Lake, near the town of Tooele.
Nebraska is a long state indeed. Over 450 miles from west to east border. Saw an old service wrecker at a truck stop in eastern Nebraska, but not...
Thanks for the positive comments! After staying near Salt Lake City, we got up bright and early, and passed over the Wyoming state line. Still...
July 2nd came rather quickly, it was the day I and my wife were to leave for Carlisle, Pa. I had less than 100 miles on the car, and a few minor...
Next up- after putting just 100 miles on the car, the real road trip begins! 6500 miles to be Exact!!
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Wing window frames were both cracked and badly pitted, but the plater did a nice job in the repairs. Real pain to drill all the tiny rivets out...
Installed the quarter medallions and reassembled the rechromed taillights, then on to the front and rear bumper assemblies.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
After a Reno Swap meet about 20 years ago, someone had gotten tired of packing sheetmetal to sell, and placed about 30 hoods, fenders, and...
Got her fired up, there was a bit of blowby at first, but it cleared up right away. Adjusted the shifter selector cable, and hooked it to the...
Thanks, everyone! My goal is to have the car completed by July, and I and the wife will take a 3,000 mile trip back to Carlisle PA. to the...
A set of Goodyear Super cushion tires mounted and balanced. Looks way better than the '52 Ford wheels and blackwalls that were on as rollers.[ATTACH]
I finished assembling the top frame, of course there will be final fitting once the door windows are in, and waiting on a Gary Goers order for...
The nice summery weather allowed me to get the seat frame and wheels painted argent, and the rest of the convertible top components, along with...
Next was the rearward main top bow. I never could find a replacement, so I cut out the badly rusted areas, welded in new metal. areas that weren't...
The header bow was next- Took a year and a half to find a good one, Thanks, Johnny G! After sandblasting all the convertible top parts,...
Looks like I found someone to do the upholstery work- I had a rear clip that I had promised to get down to the port of Long Beach for a customer,...
Quarter windows also installed and working, but will need adjustment after the top and door glass is installed. Funny thing about these, about ten...
G[ATTACH] ot the aluminum disc for the sport deck and trunk V from the anodizer, and was able to assemble and install the 'Toilet seat'. Also,...
On to the rear seat cushions. Even though the original seats were decimated by rust, they still worked for patterns. I had always been told that...
Found some time for an update on this project. I may have someone lined up to look after the car's upholstery needs, but things have to be ready...
If you wish to keep the original booster, either Karp's brake service in Los Angeles or Booster Dewey at power brake exchange in Portland are...
I need to update this thread, as I've done a few more things since. Will do shortly!
I'll be there as usual with a wide assortment of late forties to mid sixties parts.
All '57-9 Fords came from the factory with a 9" rear. Some were changed out down the road and replaced with miscellaneous rear axles due to the...
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