The Jalopy Journal
I have worked on old cars for pay and it sucks. The money is not there. It’s a hobby with tools and parts.
Sold my 55. Done with Chevys.
Got in a tight painting the roof of My car and was using the Summit pure white single stage and ran out. Had a new gallon of Kirker Pure white...
Got a better grill and headlights
[ATTACH] Put my green tint glass in today. First time it’s been off the trailer. Going back on soon. Waited to see what the hurricane was going to...
Well the outside is sealed with paint, got green tint glass for it and a few other things.
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Painting one panel at a time, at least it will protect my primer. Glass is next.
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I agree even though I did not do it that way. I think it will all come together if you are careful with reference points.
Mixed up all my blue lacquer to seal it after I go the panels straight. Lucky to get wheels and tires that fit for cheap. 275 60 15 rear. Fit like...
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I sold this 55 4 door wagon 30 years ago at the Charlotte Auto Fair to a guy in Virginia. 396, Muncie, Moser 9” posi. Dropped spindles with disk...
I agree with Anthony Myrick, I have used the Blair, I have used the sawsall trick but drilling out the spot welds with a good spot weld cutting...
I have used the same tip on 2 gallons of epoxy. Still works well. tips last a while.
I bought one a couple of years ago and did not like the way it sprayed. Decided to give it another try and ordered more cups and strainers. I...
I agree, it needs to be settled. When you are done you will notice how the body shell tightened up. The doors sound different when they shut.
Not proud of the work, but it works. Don’t take it off the frame unless it’s not sitting on all original dounuts. Been working in yard between...
I agree with Squablow, just did my 55, first install inner rockers, connected to floor braces that were complete, should be 2 out of the 4. Next...
If you use bad tape, price does not matter. Either it won’t stick well or leaves a residue.
Not sure what brand ,but I am using Southern Polyreuthane epoxy and on their label it states the longer you leave it mixed in the pot before...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Told my wife this is temporary, left it on the trailer which has worked pretty good. Had to drive to find Sun yesterday...
I have ordered offset washers from Summit.
800 bucks
interesting, one of my buddies is building a 283 similar for a 57 chevy wagon. I have one under the bench. like to know how it turns out.
I have been debating the same thing. I decided to repaint my car after I started razor blading the paint off last weekend. I was bored and really...
done both, when the column shift hangs up, you can stand up to fix it, when the floor shift hangs up you have to go under the car.
I think it would work as long as you kept the fluid full so as not to trap air. Would it not be the same as a remote reservoir anyway?
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