The Jalopy Journal
The only work I have done in the past year to the car is put on a complete set of Kelsey-Hayes wheels with some rotten generic roller rubber on them.
This is a mock up of one of the 3D printed replicated head light switch knobs that my friend made for me a little while ago.
A side by side comparison of the original head light switch knob and one of the replica knobs that I have started to Dremel down.
Another view of the knobs. Using the Dremel and some files these inobs take shape pretty quickly. Still a long way to go though.
Original switch knob.
The original head light switch knob dummy mounted to a 1" thick piece of black pvc pipe. Only to show what, I'm hoping what, it will look like...
Unfinished 3D printed replica knob.
Side by side comparison between the original and 3D printed replica.
The original gauge housing that was broken. I'm going to replace the 4 square gauges with 2" round gauges. This is just a mock up of the vicinity...
I'm still trying to sort out the engine bay and the wiring, which is pretty much useless, because the wing I wouldn't trust to save my life, and...
If you think it's hard finding parts for a '53 Olds, try finding parts for a '38 Olds. I've had the car for about 8 years now and I'm still...
Awesome build so far. Im Subscribed.
I am certainly going to try this one out. I have two 55 Gal drums to mess around with and most of the bits and pieces laying around in my tool...
I did manage to tear the carb off of the second 303 about a month ago. However that is pretty much the extent of it. These are just a bunch of...
just this afternoon i had enough time to really get into some of the beginning bodywork. I took about 2 1/2 hours and my upholsterers hammer and...
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