The Jalopy Journal
Alright! All the learning curves. So, I thought I was being careful and SLOW....the first rear corner turned out great! The second rear corner...
All right, so we got things squared. Had to loosen/ grind out the header Rivets. we got it all squared and to where the doors will hang and...
The photo shows total gap. I could split it but seems much still. I think I need to loosen or drill the header Rives and square things up....
We did add some bracing, maybe not Enough though. At this point, I have cut the lower door and hung the lower half’s To see how things are...
I’m in the process of chopping my model a sedan 4”. I’ve got the back area and the B pillars tacked very well and everything lines up very nicely...
Thanks for the great tips. I will post my progress as I make attempts to make this door functional. What do you guys think..20 gauge or 18?...
I have your basic tools, hammer and dolly set, teardrop hammer, sand bag, bead roller, and wood stump hahah. I most certainly can purchase...
So, How do you shave 10” of the height of a Chevy ls motor? With a 2000 Camaro oil pan and corvette ls6 intake of course!...
Yeah I have a little Miller mig. Well, maybe I will go to the next few swap meets and see what I can find as far as spare parts. Hell, I have...
So it’s been a while since I have posted, but I have been plugging away. I rebuilt a th350 transmission that I have been saving for 10 years...
Hey guys, seeing what your thoughts are on this delicate rust repair. This is the top of my 28 tudor driver side door. Do I fix just the tabs...
So I'm still trying to figure out my wheels and tires but I'm getting my chassis sorted [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
So, today I had the time to cut the shock and spring perches off the differential and clean the housing up a bit. I also took the time to go to...
OK guys, I bet you thought I quit!! It's been really hot here in Georgia and it's been hard to stay motivated! With some helping hands here on...
Thank you so much guys! I'm going to have a beer and celebrate! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I removed the shim and found one that was .003 thinner. The backlash is .008. I hope this is good! Looks decent...I...
I think I need to pull one more shim based on my last photos, right Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
This is a new set. It's a 3.50 gear set if that matters. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Okay, the last time I added a shim I added two because they were suck together :doh:!!!!!! Sometimes I'm my worst enemy!! Removed one shim...
Okay, here are just drive side pics [IMG][IMG][IMG] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
After it dried more I seem to get a better marking! [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
The pinion preload is set to 15 pounds with the new bearings. I took a weight with the rope and wrapped it around the yoke to add more...
I was just trying to add drag with my hands. I will come up with a way tomorrow to add a good amount of drag and hit it with primer. Thank you...
My backlash was correct, so I change the shims as you suggested. I'm hoping to have some better marking compound delivered today. This time...
Thanks tagman, I will double check my backlash but I believe it was .009. If it is within spec I'll change my shims and get some better marking...
Opinions on my pattern please fellas?! Just set up this ford 9" Thank you in advanced [ATTACH][IMG] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B....
My space is kinda limited and my frame should be here next week so I am going to focus on getting the chassis rolling. I found a ford 9" out of...
Okay, Finally got the car back from the sandblaster. I need to get some better pictures but it looked like it was going to rain so I rushed to...
Stubbs....Do you know what axle width you have and what your wheel combination is? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Stubbsrod. Do you know what axel width you are running and what the wheel dimensions are? Timken
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