The Jalopy Journal
Thanks much, I am (80) years old with some handicap issues and have been working on it of two years now. I have wanted a Shoebox since I was...
I have know Jim (Max Gearhead for several years thru this forum) He is not quiet, we just speak telepathically :)
Today I had the pleasure of a short visit from two friends from here... Unshined 2, and Max Gearhead. :) They were down this way to pick up some...
Well I think I am finally over the hump and moving down hill on my 1949 Ford Coupe. Have to do most all of the work from my handicap scooter, as...
I have been on here for many years and my comments are just from my experience. I have just about 100% answers for my technical questions, and...
When I first applied it, I was very happy. Did exactly what it said it would do.. However, the first time I washed my car, it looked like shit......
UPDATE: Not Impressed... Nuf Said
I had the same problem on a '27 I was re doing. A lot of patience, a torch, good OIL, not WD-40, and they will eventually break free... but...
There used to be a fellow that punched louvers in Wisconsin.. Looking for his name and any other info. Thanks Much,
Are the '49 Mercury hoods the same on a 2 door and a 4 door ?? Also same question on the '50s Thanks Much
Headliner painted on a 1949 Chevy I built.
TKS.. and as said before, still a lot of shaping and finishing to do..
Never a problem with criticism on here... I have been on this forum since 2005... and anyone with thin skin needs to read only, but not post.. :)...
Still messing around with tail lights. Pretty well narrowed it down to 3. At the moment the clear one with the blue dot is in the lead. Bear in...
I am using a ~1963 Chevy Super Sport tach in my updated '63 Chevy. I knew it would not be accurate due to upgraded ignition... but don't race it,...
Think I found one....tks for all the help :)
Yes, but says no longer available. Shows an upgrade but no price
Looking to rebuild the front end on my '49. Shoebox Central no longer sells their kit. Any help where I can find one ??? Tks
Hey, great idea on Frenching the antennas. Hadn't thought about that. Thinking maybe I will do it now. :)
UPDATE: Added some trim around the edges... Also bought some 1/8" red acrylic sheet to cut out full ovals for them. Will add a couple of small...
Been kinda' slow working in my shop lately, due my physical limitations, as well as no helper. Got back out there a bit last week, and today my...
Thanks for all the help. I just ordered a pair from Auto Zone...
I have read in a few different forums that I can replace the front coil springs in my 1949 Ford Coupe with Duralast springs # DLCS5765 (Aerostar)...
This may help: https://ophelia.sdsu.edu:8443/henryford_org/03-25-2015/exhibits/showroom/1949/specs.html
Appreciate much !!!
I put a 1951 Ford Three Speed OD transmission in my '49 Ford Coupe. The solenoid for the OD was missing, so I bought one for it. A friend put the...
Finished up on the Biscayne, Shine Juice all done, as well as re did the black upper side trim. I am liking it..
Yep. Look up to the left here, and you will see that I am also a Ford Guy !!
Well I have 2/3 of a quart of real WV moonshine in my shop. But I am afraid if I put that on there, not only would the paint disappear, but...
Yep, sure is :)
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