The Jalopy Journal
I cut my coils in the beginning and it looked awesome but rides like crap, I would recommend fatman spindles and scarebird disk brake upgrade if...
Finally got moved and settled in new place it's time to start working on this thing again
Final update for a while car now get to go on a trailer and get put in storage for who knows how long before I get to finish it.
Got the body back on, I need to tub the back so it will lay out on these tires but it is ready for the trailer atleast.
Finally got my differential back, got the body mount welded on, rear bags are in but just mocked up for moving purposes, wish I had more pictures...
I was putting some heads on a truck one day. Pulled out my trusty Snap-on torque wrench. Started torquing the head first pass was supposed to be...
Have you checked oil pressure?? And what oil did you use for break in.
Engine and trans got mounted today. It's a very bad picture but it was dark when I got done. Will post better pictures tomorrow.
One of my buddies
Thanks for all the info.
Moving to Redding in a week just looking for some local hang out spots. Moving up there to get closer to the wife's family but I don't know one...
Got word from moser today axles shipped from them on Friday should have them by this Wednesday!!!
These may do the trick!
I have used the soft aluminum style exhaust gaskets seem to have worked for me. Can get them from the AZ for pretty cheap
70's nova rear works great!!
Front end is done. I narrowed the centerlink today also(that's always scary) car gets 12" of lift in the front. And lays a 30" tall tire. Going to...
Welcome from central California
I have complete build pictures of this one I did if you need any help just let me know
Got the front bags installed today and frame 90% welded up.
My 55 special
I already had the car apart when I took a job in northern California. It wasn't my play to be in such a rush. And everyone always sound smart when...
Well thanks for all the input! Kinda put my worries at rest for now.
The shop didn't ask for money or deposit upfront.
I called the gear shop I have doing the diff and he said he receives a shipping confirmation when moser ships them. He said he had not received...
Ok thanks, I am not too worried yet but I am moving in 10 days and have no way to get my car on a trailer without the diff.
I dropped a 10 bolt gm differential to go under my 55 Buick at a gear shop to get narrowed. They are ordering new chromoly axles from Moser the...
I have a 3 day weekend from work so hopefully I will have a lot more done really soon. Still no differential yet my clock is running out
My buddy Sean works for hollywood hotrods, they do awesome work and Sean is a hell of a fabricator
This is the 3M version it has replaceable tips
I know a couple people who have used a gun like this but the 3M model. My local paint store owner backs this gun completely and I have been going...
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