The Jalopy Journal
Looks like you did a really nice job straightening that body out.
Thanks for asking but I have more than enough projects already. Maybe someone else on here wants to scope it up...
Thanks, Slayer. It's built to be used and it's built for a low stance, and some tear I reckon :)
The wiring is now finished, and the rear glass is in place. Headliner and door glass next. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Just a rear-end jack-stand picture. Aaaalmost done underneath. [ATTACH]
Wiring going in. By the way, does someone know who sells the windshield frame stainless joint covers? The frame seems to be an inch wide. Same as...
Thanks, everyone. I feel very confident now that these lights fit both Chevrolet 1940 cars and trucks.
I wonder if truck and car were the exact same housing..
Thanks Jim. Looks very possible... Let's see if someone else agrees
Hi all. Can someone please help me identify these lights. Is this GM late 30's?[ATTACH]
I believe you might be right about that..
Does anyone know what car these taillights come from? I bought a set of 3 a long time ago, with the plan of having one spare. But one was cracked...
Thanks, everyone for the encouraging words. The dashboard is now coming together too. Working a little here and there when I have parts gathered....
Door hinges were very pitted and had previously been repaired and welded, and so I decided to replace these so that the doors wouldn't fall off....
It has now been a long time since I posted here, but I've made quite some progress on this project. I Will post some updates.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Engine is now a finished longblock except for pushrods. On to exhaust next.
[ATTACH] The chassis is now on the ground on it's own feet. Still a few small things to do before the body goes on. Got the 327 back from machine...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Some suspension parts is coming together.
Thanks guys. I think I'll figure it out now.
Thank you Bob! That is exactly what I needed to see. I will try if it bolts up like that when I get the body from storage. It looks like there's a...
[IMG][IMG] [IMG] Trying to figure out if I have correct mechanism for a '35 Plymouth, and how it's bolted? Any suggestions? Anyone have a car to...
[ATTACH] A photo from when I was mocking up the 2,5" stainless exhaust. Will be finishing up the front pieces when the engine is in position.
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Been working on the headlight buckets. Had to relocate the trimring fastening. These came of a Volvo truck were they...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH] And black it is.
[IMG] Anyone got a spare fuel level gauge to complete my set? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
[ATTACH] I have these wheels for it. But it might end up with 40's steel rims with center hub caps. We'll see..
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Started working on the dash, preparing for paint. Will be using these old SW...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Got some more stuff primered the other day. Hopefully I'll have the frame painted black by next week so I can start putting it...
This will be a build thread for my long time ongoing Plymouth project. This project has been put aside many times for other cars, house projects...
[IMG] I got this 35 project. Looking forward to see some photos. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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