The Jalopy Journal
Thankfully made it back from the drive to pick up the '52 without any problems. A mix of good and bad with the body and chassis - some bits worse...
Too long between updates - damn you busy life! Still working through things. I think I am down to having every part of the car body in...
Nice work, looks like its going to be a fun project! Good luck
Thanks for that - looks very very neat! Cheers Dan, I know people on here that know the owner of the black one - but he is not on here. Same as...
Thanks typo41 - but I am thinking that a rear bumper with lights mounted on that will be the best bet. I think it will work in best with the rear...
That's funny fiftychev - I was doing a bit of googling today and looking for rear end pictures of old Chev's for inspiration and saw a pic of...
Very happy to have got some spray on the engine today - metallic copper. Very happy with the results, no disrespect to Chev blue but with the body...
Thanks for the comments everyone - appreciate the support! Thanks too Rocky - I definitely have radiased doors in my future!
Ok, bit more work done on the ute! Chassis is totally stripped and ready for blasting. However before I send that off I am going to fab up the...
Thanks Chevute - I will go down the Jag route - am currently trying to pick a front end up. :) Cheers for the comments
Hey 63 Compact - do you know how they compare width wise etc? Do you know anyone who has used one? I have binned the M2 idea - down to HQ or Jag.
Thanks for all the comments fella's. Almost have the chassis totally stripped and ready for blasting. Hopefully will get the motor off it tonight...
Thanks for the support and comments people. I am no expert on these, pretty much bought it on a whim not knowing much about them! I am enjoying...
Thanks Doug - have been meaning to send you a message and let you know about what I have been up to. :) Sad for the Caddy and how it is just...
Ok, back again. Busy few weeks of progress. I have removed the what seemed like four million rusted bolts holding the chassis and body together....
Love it! Keep up the great work.. Allez allez!!
Great work keep it up. Is that the park in Rockhampton in the background??
Took a few quick pix of some progress and some of the worst bits of rust. Nothing as bad as I have seen saved here - just a bit scary for a novice...
Thanks for the support and tips/info everyone, yeah that black one is the one that had me googling straight away :) Will be happy to post some...
Yes Nick, his and the black one getting about are my inspirations. Well to be honest, reason I bought mine. I was looking at a pic of Josh's on...
Do you still have yours?? :)
Hi all Thought I would start a build thread on my new project - maybe it will help to provide some motivation to kick this along! My other...
I christen ye "Sir Kevan, King of the Merc's".
Sorry slow reply Darren. Know exacyly how you feel - just had #2 son 6 weeks ago with 3 yo #1 son already keeping me busy! Unfortunately no...
Thanks for keeping with it! That Nash is pretty damn awesome. From that to the Metro,..that makes me laugh. Oh not sure if I have mentioned...
Beautiful!
Nice! Was wondering where all the cars I saw on the raod were headed :)
Wood moves depending on the temperature and humidity. Hope you are not planning on taking too precise measurements off it! :)
I will throw my hat into the "I like it" ring. How about 53 Buick trim??
Nice work keep it up!!
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