The Jalopy Journal
It is best to call him at 828-733-0808 his name is Dan. I would like him to become an Alliance vendor here on the HAMB. Just mention that you...
It's actually Carolina Sway Bar Mfg. in North Carolina. I went with a 1-1/8th" bar as opposed to the original 5/8ths factory bar. I had one in my...
Found this guy in North Carolina that can make any sway bar for any car. I sent him my old one and he made a new one that fits perfect. I told him...
I will take the flathead Larry.
I have been trying to get a front sway bar for my 56 Merc from these guys. I heard all the negative stuff about them but I spoke with JC I think...
Heaven can't call another blues singer back home. Get well Jimmy and take good care of you and the family. TBJ
So regular bags and one main leaf spring? ......Bags....panhard...four bar...schocks. Something like in that order?
yeah I looked at it and it doesn't need alot.I m not sure if the juice is worth the squeeze considering the work. Anyway I am playing with it. I...
Thanks again 56 ford custom I will check it out.
Thanks blown that is good info I will look into them. I am still open to ideas about manufacturers for compressors and such. Thanks again.. TBJ
Thanks ryno. I have done some research and the problem is now the manufacturer to use. I know air ride and some new company called accuair? I...
20 years ago I sold my 56 Merc due to a marital split. 20 years later I found a real nice one to Kustomize and finish this time. I am wodering if...
It's a restored Crestliner wheel all Henry Ford. They are making new ones now I prefer the real deal.
I may do the shirt treatment but it will be like none other, as soon as I figure out if I want to change the look of this car. I see it as...
Didn't the original build have the car start with a credit card?? It turned the hot rod world on it's ass back in the day. I used to have both...
Thanks again guys for the positive feedback. I am just debating where to take it for it's first show in the beautiful U.S. of A. I can't wait too...
Thanks again to all you guys. It was a fun build and now the roadster has a little brother. On to the 56 Merc I just bought.... Next!!!!
Thye centre caps are handmade aluminum inserts to replicate the door buttons from a 47 Lincoln..
Thyanks man, well appreciated
I thought about skirts and still might do it but I am concerned about the belly button thing, if you know what I mean....Either way the car can...
Yeah they were extras I had for the roadster but I decided to use them on this one.
Pm me and I will give you the code no problemo
I do have the paint code on the can. It is 1950 Buick Royal Maroon according to the paint library I looked at, courtesy of Jeff Norwell
Yes it is hand made from stainless.Chopped is the theme..
Thanks guys I appreciate the comments coming from my peers. The colour is 1950 Buick Royal Maroon, the centers on the caps are a Kustom made...
After 2 years of hard work on the this car we finally got her done. Thanks to all the great people involved in the project... TBJ
I bought a horn ring from Steve while I was at the GNRS and put it on an original wheel and it bolted right in. This guy has it going on and is on...
Just read that Dave Bell passed away. Read it on FB about an hour ago. Sad news....TBJ
The world is a better place with men like Dave Bell in it. Sad...very sad. The reason for dying is to make life important and Dave has made many...
I rarely park it with the bags up,only for driving. It goes up about 3 inches front and back.
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