The Jalopy Journal
LOL.... Guess it's been a while since I logged in here! This is my car now.... I kind of abandoned my plans to turn it into a gasser for the...
LOL! One man's "howl" is another man's music!
Thanks for the input! Much appreciated!
I hope he gets it! I'll ask $50K for mine!
While the straight axle look is the preferred, keep in mind that the gasser class evolved out of street-driven cars. A-arms were the original...
Sorry, no. Anyone else from Northwestern PA or NeOhio?
Why in God's good name would anyone chop this car? Bad enough it has that hideous scoop on it! Terrible thing to do to a T-Bolt!
LOL! Oh, gee, thanks! Both are beauties! I especially like the Filthy Five. The flamed one is nice, too!
Wheeldog57..... Thanks for your comments! The hood scoop is a Pontiac Super Duty scoop. This was a very popular addition back in the day. The...
Chevy57dude.... Well, I don't know but welcome aboard! I'm hoping there should be a "!" instead of a "?" after the paint comment! LOL! The...
Thanks, Donnie!
Donnie, LOL! I agree on ALL your points! Funny thing is, when I got it back from the body shop and put the wheels and tires on and saw it with...
Hi, Ryan! Thanks for your thoughts. I've had a buddy trying to talk me out of this idea for years as well. Believe it or not, I have put a lot...
Gotta56... When I tried to post the pics in their native size I got an error message stating they were too large. That's why I had to make them...
Thanks, everyone, for the positive feedback! The Ivory White/Shadow Gray is a tribute to the first car I remember my parents having. Will post...
Still not used to posting pics to the new forum but....... OK! Here she is..... Not gasser-ized yet but much improved (I think)!
I'll be there with my Fairlane (for the Fairlane Club Nats). Are you going to the dinner?
Thoroughly enjoying these pics.... Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
LOL! She better be or heads will roll!!!! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I saw some of the early stages of the interior, too. It looks GREAT!!!! I'll post pics soon!
and another.....
OK.... So it's been in the body shop for a few weeks now (several weeks of inactivity). It's going to need quarters and rockers but not much more...
It's a pretty color, no doubt. My buddy painted his '40 Chevy gasser a special gold mix. Looks GREAT in the sunlight! Sent from my SCH-I535 using...
Dropped off the seats today.....
Dropped her off at the body shop yesterday. Seats going into the upholstered next week. Stay tuned..... Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Just picked up another Model A front axle with split wishbones, spring perches, backing plates, tie rod, etc. VERY nice! Will send out for...
Do all 4150s use mechanical secondaries? If not, how do I identify one that has mechanical secondaries? I'm told I need a float bowl from a 4150...
On a street /strip car? Race car? How do they handle?
OK.... Let's change the course of the discussion a bit.... Since these Hurst recaps are built on Goodyear radial cases, would it follow...
Really appreciate all the feedback so far! Look forward to more input from others. Sent from my SCH-I535 using H.A.M.B. mobile app
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