The Jalopy Journal
I sold the weld in surround I made after this one to a local guy and bought a louvered hood and don't like it and also not sure if I love the...
Getting there.
Here's how I attached it for now. I have to decide if I want to keep it or not. I made it to bolt in so if I change my mind I could go back to the...
We have a few slip rollers at my work. A huge 8' one and a 36" one. I put it in move to my line then tighten it down then roll it. I tried...
One side down one to go. Almost forgot to remove the screw behind the bottom piece before tack welding it together.
Sneak peak of the current task. I'm building a merc surround just have the corners left and finish welding it. My still deciding if i will fill...
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They make a gasket in the shape of the twist on opening. I forget the part number.
Jeff Semper Fidelis! The plan is to cruise it like it is flaws and all work them out till I have the money for a real paint job. I have to get...
Getting artsy
First round of primer. Needs more body work but it's good for the summer. When i can afford to have a real paint job I'll blow it a part fix a...
Moved outside after bodywork finished. Ready for primer now that its not raining everyday.
Thanks Buddy! Yeah I bought them a long time ago and when I put windows in used them for two years and now I cut them they are still nice and soft...
Passenger side glass templates done what a stinking pain. It's one step forward two steps back. Gaskets are cut and in place stainless cut and...
Getting way closer. Had to modify the front vent stainless a little more but super happy with how it's turning out. Primer next week.
Looks good. I debate going up a little. I'll see after its done.
The stainless pieces are just sitting on there but are cut to fit. Almost done with my window templates to mail them off to have the glass made....
What are you going to redo you seat springs with? I have debated going to foam. I I need to tie the springs together if not and take everything...
Thank you fine sir!
I have a few centers to pick from I use to have a bad habit of collecting parts. I will try and if it works polish it out. The problem with the...
The welding instructor at my machinist school said he would do it for me if I bring it in to him. But saying that it's asking a lot to have...
Rear part of door window channel has a slight curve to it and is noticeable with the glass and stainless in.
Have to fix one place I'm not happy with on the door.
What did you use to stick the front windshield gasket back together? How about the vent Windows same thing?
Getting closer. Clips or weld is the question.
I wouldn't say they weren't a pain but it's time consuming. The fronts are the same as a tudor. I was thinking Tudors were easier because they go...
Finnrodder here is the tab coupes have to hold the headliner on the side by the window. Mine was a business coupe with stationary windows but they...
Remove rivets to relocated upper and lower brackets. Club coupes are different than sedans fyi. Cut stainless to fit into frame. Drill hole for...
I have wide whites and plan to get new ones when the car is finished. I have the black walls on it because it use to be my daily driver and bias...
On a coupe there is a little metal tab that sticks out on the back of the lower corner. I was going to just make the piece a little longer and so...
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