The Jalopy Journal
Proud to say “been in the family for last 52 years”. [ATTACH]Needs some skinny whitewalls like it did back in the day…still working on that.[ATTACH]
Yes sir
Been driving the Riff Raff Roadster quite a bit recently, even though it’s still not finished. Drives surprisingly good for a 90 year old car...
Any ID on the front drum brakes?
I fared better than most in San Antonio. My power was only out for 24 hrs, and no water outage, but we have a fireplace and plenty of firewood...
That was a joke-can’t stand that whole genre... Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
Some leftover goodies from the “RiffRaff Roadster” build. Not sure what to do with it. Swap meet? Store for future generations? Build a rat...
Not yet. She knows Ive been working on it. She lives nearby. I’ll take her and my Mom for a drive when it’s finished. Sent from my iPad using...
No sir! That’s my youngest boy in the car with me and my oldest taking the video. My avatar is from 50 years ago-that’s my Dad with the roadster...
Still a lot of work to do: - need to replace original dash insert with new, machine turned one. And install turn signal lamps into holes where...
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Sorry-pics did not upload for some reason. [IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG] Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Still making some tweaks to the car. Ride height and dampening on rear coil-overs needed adjusting. Fuel tank sending unit wasn’t communicating...
Stogy-yes, trying out different sizes before I go buy the final tires. Smaller, skinnier, lower profile for fronts... Sent from my iPad using...
It’s an ugly little thing, but it has character. Not really a “hot rod” - more like a “luke-warm rod”! Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B....
Well, we almost have a finished car! Took it for it’s maiden drive yesterday. A little rough around the edges but fun as hell. Sat on a folded...
We found it-thanks everyone...[IMG] Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Question, HAMBers: we’re looking for the right replacement material to cover the running boards. It used to have ribbed rubber mat material....
Um..oh, yeah-still need new exhaust installed! Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Deuce-I’ve emailed and left message but no response. I’ll keep trying-thanks. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Original dash surround (chromed) and original gauges ( except the temp gauge-had to replace that with a new one, and the Sun Tach is not operable...
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Hey-it’s got “eyes” now! More assembly today. Tires are just rollers-well see how everything settles in before we pick final tire sizes. We have...
Tim - I'm looking it up now - thanks for the tip
Nope. Full fenders and running boards. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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More updates-making progress every week now. Rear fenders on, front fenders tomorrow. Seat and door panels should be installed in next 2-3...
It’s been a LONG two years since we took it out of storage and started the project. Can’t wait to get her on the road![IMG] Sent from my iPhone...
Every week getting a little closer. Body going back on the frame. [IMG][IMG][IMG] Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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