The Jalopy Journal
I got a bad batch from the dealer last year . was very thick stringy. Was sitting on shelf too long. Get a new can of paint and stir or shake well...
Sure glad you were able to get that car back It sur is a beautiful car !!
Car is not the original Hydrophobia but it a very nice Jr Stocker. I have seen it and is very well done . Beautiful car.
Thank you Tom.
56sedandelivery, I have the Car Craft Ultimate Jr Stocker series Magazines and yes, the Last issue I believe has the car without the...
My wagon was a local car here in NW Ohio owned by my friends dad . He had it since 1968
Thanks ! That picture is without drivetrain but Im going to try to keep that stance.
Thought it was time to share my 57 150 2dr Handyman Jr Stocker/ street car build. Purchased it a couple years ago was in a barn for the last 35...
[ATTACH]
Grille is 40 inches tall, 25 inches wide.[ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Picked this grille shell up at an auction today. Its a big shell, Im guessing big truck or car ? Anyone know what it's from?
If you want the best possible finish you should strip it to bare metal and start over. It may look fine now but you don't want surprises later...
80 grit and then make sure its clean. Clean again and again with wax and grease remover until your towels are not dirty. May take 3-4 times.
Congrats on an awesome job !!!!
One of my local favorites -The All American - Ken Shawver ,Q/ stock 55 210 , Defiance Ohio. I will have to ask Ken what happened to it.[ATTACH]
Great job!!
Very nice, thanks ! One of my favorites out of all those shiny masterpieces ??? The dirty Willys gasser on page 1 !!
Let me guess, ummmmmm, 55 Gasser ??????????
That looks great !! Wish I could find my dads gasser. He had a 55 2 dr hardtop coral and gray. model a front axle and engine set back 10%. Ended...
Looking great, milk crate and all !!!
Robert, Are you using just SPI epoxy for your filler primer or are you going to use a filler or urethane primer on top of the SPI ??
Yes, paint has sky rocketed last few years, and reds and pearls just happen to be on the higher end .
Yep sounds just like same crap Bumper Boyz dishes out. Hope they would just go out of business.
Class of 86'- 1967 chevelle SS 396. Still have it , waiting to do a frame off.
Im going to join this ride also !!!
Have you removed all the lead in the entire car and repaired it this way ?? I have been on the debate for removing lead on my projects but this...
Yes, get a hold of your insurance and let them know. Get a couple of estimates, especially from any restoration shops if you can. This could get...
Your going to want to sand that out before you spray anything on it or it will come back to haunt you. C an you tell us what is under the primer ??
I'm on board too. Starting too see where your going with it. Keep up the good work.
Looking at a 55 Cadillac dual quad engine but to be honest I dont know anything about them. Any pros or cons to this engine and any transmission...
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
