The Jalopy Journal
I finished rebuilding the front suspension new buschings tie rods ball joints . I ended up cutting 1 1/2 coils off new springs sits about right. I...
I got the windshield installed. I also decided on a color and painted windshield frame before installing glass. I'm very happy with the fit. My...
Made the windshield templates and cut down the rubber I decided to make them out of hardboard so they were sturdy enough to test fit in rubber and...
Finished up the rear garnish mouldings and have the stainless cut down. I also made templates and had quarter glass cut. On the driver garnish I...
I tackled the passenger vent window today the pivot was missing but luckily I've got a few spare 70s ford truck vents to donate parts like the...
Thank you for the encouragement. I've finally got a functioning hood now. I removed the rear brace, heated and removed the broken bolts for the...
Thanks and im going to paint just not sure on color yet im leaning toward hawaiian bronze the factory 51 color
I got the drivers door garnish cut down this evening i should have taken more pictures. I ended up cutting it into three pieces and pie cutting...
Cut down the glass and reassembled this evening still a few more adjustments to make but it is functioning. My next thing is reshaping the outer...
I've gotten started on the vent windows ive finished the outer frame and pretty happy with it ive got it mocked up still need to heat and bend the...
Thats a good idea using a buck and that video is real helpful, ill hopefully be starting soon ive got a few sets of spare vent windows. And the...
Catching up to where I am now just swapped in a s10 rearend and picked up some wheels and tires. Starting glass soon as my winter project if...
The driver side was a little more solid floors are done now I ironed out some dents in quarter panel as well while finishing up rocker
Fast foward a few months ive finished floors after removing someone's attempt at using flashing and plywood and rivets for previous repair,i had...
After getting my 50 coupe close to done I did the only reasonable thing and bought another. They had done a really good job on the chop but left...
Its been a few years since I've posted updates. After getting the parts car I decided to tear it back apart and use the best of both cars. Paint...
I agree with that I had read of someone making a 205 thermostat. my main problem with it is my carb has a stumble until up to normal operating...
I'm having a problem with my 87 2.0 ranger engine running too cool and not coming up to temp. I've been fighting this battle for a while last...
Also picked up a 51 coupe yesterday I would have loved to have it 2 years ago for parts when I started. got a great deal and tons of extra parts
Hadn't been on here in a while managed to work some kinks out and take a few test drive still alot of odds and ends to a dress but u can't beat...
[IMG] [IMG] Finished floor and trunk pans got a bead roller and a sheet of Steele and made my own I'm happy with results also converted to a 66...
Got the front sheet metal assembled and everything wired except lights. Now i just got to find me a descent set of driver quality bumpers
Figured out my fuel problem the pushrod hdnt seated all the way down on the cam lobe. It fired up easily and ive got it tuned pretty close and got...
Ive made some progress got the motor and temp. wiring for a test fire having some fuel delivery problems and need some advice. Ive replaced fuel...
Im putting new fuel lines on my 50 ford and im looking for a pic of how the line routes from frame to the flex hose coming from pump i was...
Finally engine is in it seems surreal but less than a year ago i drug this thing home in milk crates of parts and bolts im finally feeling the...
Thanks for the words. Its been a long road of late mornings in the garage after work but its coming along. I received my water pumps clutch and...
Engine done waiting on water pumps and clutch kit to b able to sit it in and finished restoring my steering wheel
Been doin side work to fund my projects but i have started engine assembly new rod,main,cam bearings,and new rings. Got the heads at local machine...
Not much progress been running new brake lines and undercoating. Had the first nice day here in a while spent the day in the garage with the kids....
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