The Jalopy Journal
Looking good.
Helped a buddy build a 301 ,327 block and a 283 crank, in the early 90's. We found his dad's 12.5 : 1 pistons and Mickey Thompson aluminum rods...
Looks great. I can't wait till I get my 28 to this point
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] I installed the motor and tacked in the motor mounts. I set the engine approximately 4" away from the radiator, that was...
Having Fun, I've read your build up thread yesterday. Your car is definitely going to be sweet. Today I set the motor I between the frame rails....
Yes I did find the Vin. I was happy it was there. I had to sand down the area to make it readable. But could not get a pencil rub from it. So I...
Got mine today also
[ATTACH][ATTACH] I got the body back on the chassis. Now need to figure out the motor mount and tranny mount. I need to mount the brake mount...
[ATTACH]i was going to try to save the rear section that the rear seat sat on but it was really rusty and ate through. I got it all cut out with...
I installed the ladder bar in the rear and the 4 inch drop beam with a reverse eye leaf spring in front and the 4 bar. Planning on 4 wheel disc...
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[ATTACH][ATTACH] a couple of pictures that my wife just sent me. My son hanging out with me when we first got the model a.
My plans is to get it on the road spring time and then winter 2016 bring it back in the garage for a 3-4 inch chop will see how the summer goes...
I also found so Sanderson headers off of craigslist for $150. Not what I originally wanted but the price was right[ATTACH][ATTACH]
I've been working on this since about May. So I have a bunch of photos to post on this build[ATTACH] Z ing the rear to allow me to lower the frame...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] I was filling in all unnecessary holes in the chassis and beginning to box in the frame. I bought a tig welder to weld the plate...
Woodhawg I said I might. Lol. Trying to keep to a budget. I'm looking for cheap wheels first.
I stripped the chassis to box in. Kept reading about welding a twist into the frame if not careful. So I built a table from 2x3 11ga tubing and...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] I found the doors in June. Not in the best shape but they were better than what I had
I've always wanted a open fender car. American graffiti had me hooked on a coupe. I saw this 28 and told the wife I had to have it. As for the...
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My plans are olds 60's style hot rod. No fenders, lowered with dropped front axle and springs and 9" in the rear with ladder bars and coil...
[ATTACH] Once I got it off of the trailer. I was in awe on the craftsmanship of the model a had. I've never been around a model a that was still...
I bought a 28 ford Tudor sedan back in April. I've been out of the hot rod seen for 18+ years and I saw this car looking for my fifteen year old a...
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