The Jalopy Journal
[IMG][IMG] She’s back together. Slowly. Actually drove it short distance. We’re moving to Phoenix from Oregon so hopefully get more going on it....
I've been working to much. My wife sent me this pic to encourage me to get my truck done!! [ATTACH]
Guess you missed the I completely rebuilt the 223 part and it's ready to go in part. [emoji106]
Almost ready to go back in. What a journey!! [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Lil update. Ended up needing a new head. That snowballed into a complete rebuild. Three heads and two blocks later she's finally done....
Doing good Joe. Just found out I have to rebuild the motor in the fairlane but my Chevy is running like a champ! Posted using the Full Custom...
Looking good joe! Welcome to the dark side. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Man that is badass! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Man that is perfect!
If I missed it I'm sorry but what did you do with the 8? I'm looking for one for my 52 chieftain. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Like I said the 6 is staying in it. The po is the guy with sbc idea. We are looking for a split manifold and a dual carb intake. Posted using...
Thanks man! Will get some pics up as we go. My wife likes to pick the odd balls and 1 year only stuff. Makes finding parts tricky but worth it.
Well to bring up an old thread I thought I'd let everyone know that my wife and I ended up with this car. It still has the 6cyl in it and runs...
Not really. Our goal is to get to Seattle asap! But its pretty here.
Its ok. No car people like us. All old lawn chair sittin non drive them guys. Miss SD really bad!!
My boy told me that he was taking my truck when he was old enough. Told him it was his if he helped. Now he is turning 15 and i don't want to give...
Good lookin car Joe!
Finally slowly coming together! New motor in. Time for body work lots and lots of body work!
If you want to make it level you need to go 2" lower in the back. If not just order 3" drop springs. If you do some searching you can find them...
Dont want to jump on the band wagon but i like it the way it is!! But its your car and they look just as good gasser style. Good luck on build.
Nice truck! There is a special place in me for studebaker pick ups!
Way cool! Thanks for sharing i really enjoyed it!
How did i miss this thread? I hope the Pontiac's aren't the worst! Well i got a 52 Pontiac chieftain deluxe with the straight 8 in it. Got a dumb...
Very cool! Congrats on getting married!
Thats a bad word !!
Anytime man!! Wish i was faster for ya but just like to make sure its right! Kinda like re running the wires under the blower vent looks better. I...
I hope, hope, hope to terminate all the ends and get it ready for juice tomorrow!!!
Thanks for the much better picture of me! If i get all my stuff done saturday, hit it sunday? Be done with the wiring!
Yah dont post much but i am here! With out the putzy painting where would we be???
Joe is an amazing artist also so he takes care of me better than an ataboy! And yes that pic is not flatering but when you are 6'2" and 380lbs its...
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