The Jalopy Journal
Thanks for your help with these beautiful vintage gauges. Too bad one of them was stolen, but it’s been a crap kinda year like that. This project...
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I think that was the rear line before we sourced and mounted the master cylinder.
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You can see the subtle rake in some of these shots
Pushed the body back 3” It does kick up slightly and with the Z rear gives a perfect stance. IMHO.
Some of the trunk work, tank and filler neck and an old Kennedy clamshell toolbox/battery compartment
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I again have to thank all those who contributed to this project. I am forever grateful.
Earlier in the build…you can see Andy Kohler’s sweet drop axle, drilled w/the @Koz pattern. And the banjo rear located via Koznet.
Here’s a good shot of the master cylinder @Koz mentioned. And another couple showing the Mallory dual point.
That 3” frame stretch made a big difference in the stance and the 8ba fit pretty nicely.
In addition to the beautiful frame work, the split wishbones, the chop! The gorgeous custom dash, fabbed from the original gas tank, the...
Sourcing vintage speed parts from the H.A.M.B. is one thing, but finding someone with his depth of knowledge and experience was priceless. @Koz...
I’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way. Buying expensive parts that didn’t really fit the direction I wanted to go. But I was excited (and...
One piece at a time
Dropped off on the way to TROG
The parts pile grew thanks to the H.A.M.B.
Sourced an eBay 8ba Flatty out near Pittsburgh…so many people have helped me locate vintage parts for this build it is humbling.
Love at first sight! 30-31 body/frame
Tremendous fab work by The Maestro of Metal @Koz Fabrication!
Fair enough! Haha! That’s just the title of this thread (with eyes on TROG).
Built by @Koz and largely sourced from this community, now the truth can be told!
Hey y’all, I’ve been mum on this site due to unforeseen litigation, however, that fog has lifted and I have H.A.M.B. coupe build story to share…
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