The Jalopy Journal
Long story short, I’m a horrible mechanic. No Roc for the ‘57. Took too long to get it going and there are still some issues. Between that, my...
Rest in peace Andy. [ATTACH]
I found a pair of magnesium 15x6 Americans locally, then found some 15x6 Crestlines that are a pretty close match, though in aluminum. Had someone...
I ordered some model a roadster fender well patches. What showed up was one for a coupe and one for a roadster. I always try and find a decent...
You still going to build the RPU?
Other than the driveshaft, it’s 90% back together. I made a mess of the floor because I didn’t want to pull the seat and carpet to cut the tunnel...
My theory is that hotels often overbook expecting cancellations, but they didn’t realize how big of a deal this show was and that nobody would be...
I have a dream that will probably never be realized…whether it’s for myself or professionally, of building a car which requires absolutely zero...
The starter on this is a Pro Torque mini. Before I bought a new one I pulled this one off to inspect. Turns out the bolts holding the main body to...
Traded one thrash for another more manageable one I guess! Like I said the first transmission was busted up by fed ex. Refused the shipment at...
Thanks! Cooling issue was never really resolved. I have a little suspicion that the previous fuel delivery system and the way it was constantly...
On the wheels, I just get bored I guess. I always sorta wished I had gone with small windows up front but none were available when I bought...
In lieu of getting my roadster done for the Roc I’m doing some last minute work on the ‘57 to make the trip. Got tired of the Halibrand look and...
Superbell.
Great information! No outer bead, so sounds like 2nd series. Thanks all for the help!
Are these early American Racing? I’ve been looking at a lot of pictures and they look right. 15x6 and passed the vinegar test. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
From everything I have seen so far, this appeared to be nothing more than and overblown Goodguys show. From these pictures, it appears to be a...
Towel officially thrown in. I couldn’t leave engine #3 as-was, and it’s a good thing. I already knew the water jackets were full of crud and I...
Thank you Dale and Brent!
Thanks for the offer Frank, but I’m holding out for original doors or will just be fixing what I have.
Firewall painted! [ATTACH]
I’m sorry to be another one not answering your question…but I have built a car with cowl steering, have been involved in the build of an other....
Glad you dig it! There are a lot of things I want to do but am either putting to the side, or waiting until the last minute to finish up. I have...
The former former roach rod is going to be a pretty awesome car Sam.
I had intended (maybe still intend?) to add a diagonal brace from the top front corner of the quarter panel down towards the subrails at an angle...
Yup. I picked up some old chrome backing plates a while ago and these were included so I hung onto them.
The beginning of a new look for the ‘57 [ATTACH]
Prepped it last night and shot the inside of the body, the cowl, cowl top and dash this morning. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Took a breather tonight…wheel swap on the ‘57. Needs much bigger tires out back and the car will be raised all around. Back to roadster stuff...
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