The Jalopy Journal
After a longer break than I planned on the 53 is nearing completion for Dads 60 year class reunion. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Linkage done ✔️ 3 in 1...
Fabricated accel linkage & a 3 in 1 choke cable set up & very close to firing it up, fuel lines next then core support & radiator [ATTACH][ATTACH]
When a young guy at our shop years ago, I ran into a scat crank requiring “H” series bearings because they weren’t fillet’d on the journal ends...
[ATTACH] Finished under the dash wiring & down to windshield & rear glass interior trim, fit column , paint window interior mouldings & a glove...
Thanks !
Thanks , they don’t work anymore & I tried email them too . Search continues
Seeing if they’re still in business or retired , need to order a piece for 53 ? Thx ! Flux
Hi all , I’ve been out a few years & back on my Dads 53 150 & want to order some Walton Fab items & can’t get ahold of them , seen they moved &...
Thank you ! More of same today
Thank you , lotta time in it & nice to bring it back to life. An old friend who past not long ago was nice enough to dig it out & it reminds me...
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Thanks Verde !
Wiring final phase begins today , full crew at work “ I’m boss “ slower season & got a don’t bite the hand that feeds ya ethic from the last 3...
I’m just on a mission now pops 78 & his 1964 class reunion is this year ! He was class president so I’m making each minute count !
That looks great , I felt the 11 teeth was little overkill also
[ATTACH] done , looks sweet !
My home town dealership “Holt Chevrolet” Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. My Great Grand Pa had it as an add on possibly the only option on car
Hi Cosmo ! I recall hitting the hi side of 1 st gear as a 15 year old in my Dad’s 66 chev pickup with mild 327 , lol felt like 8000 rpm’s, I just...
Been a few years but life has got in way & Dads 53 is top priority on project list , almost got its original grille assembled , he added the extra...
Glanced at tv at work today n thought….. “this guy looks familiar “……. [ATTACH]
Building a replica but “better” of a pals 292 ci sbc for high rpm. Went .060 , 292 ci, had block decked , torque plate honed & align honed ,...
For me , Lower back glass “corners” trim for 53 Chevy 210 club coupe = unobtanium
Cool piece I just seen At Petit Jean Swap Meet….. 216 trio ! [ATTACH] Flux
Seen it was old thread but here’s my after pics of 53 150 heater, my great grand pa has added it in 1953 , 5 generations same car & heater , lol...
Thanks for pics , my friend just texted me he won C gas in his orange / white 56 there yesterday Looked like a cool turnout ! Flux
Glad to hear , hope they turn out great ! Flux
Soo sorry to read this , Hang in there life is full of curve balls & I feel for ya , lotta good folks on here to help locate items needed when...
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I still suggest along with the hardness test which is very wise to still inspect the crown area . All this coupled together is good stuff to know...
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