The Jalopy Journal
Has anyone ever used this kit? I have a 29 rpu that I'd like to start a top on. http://www.ebay.com/itm/350438350926?redirect=mobile
Mucho gracias I appreciate it just ordered a ins and outs book about the top loader so I can avoid these questions
bringing this thread back up. this is what i was recomended and what ive used to top it off if needed. Im still just driving the car with no...
Question about tranny/diff oil man I bought it from said to run the m-533 600wt fr snyders. It's a 39 merc toploader with the stock banjo both ate...
finished the interior last night and threw my Cooperfish 9'4 flexpig based off a 1955 velzy in the RPU and headed off to San Onofre this am at...
finally got to the cowls i had my mother help me sew the pocket on before i glued the fabric in place. It holds my registration and insurance!...
Sorry for the delay The seat bottom hinges off a wood structure and the back to pops in to the wood kit [IMG]
Not sire what your referring too. Also seat was already done I can take pics it hinges forward n the back just pops in place
Finished all but the cowl panels in think they turned out better than I thought they would [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Ya that's what I was thinking probably be the eat way to disperse weight and pull
It's all Henry I bought it off a pasadena roadster club guy needed work but was a solid runner. He really gave me a great base for a fun cheaper...
Ok have had my banger 29 Rpu for about a year now. I only drive it on the streets locally never freeways and haven't put belts in it yet. I have a...
Ya keepin it a Rpu just gettin all the finish work done. Top n interior and paint As for trestles there's no place like it!
I hot some free pleather from a buddy almost matches my seat so per a few beers today I made one side door panel. It snaps on. First time...
Ok first off went through the yom process here in CA and just got all my registration and tags for my 29 Rpu original plates. The stickers came...
Perfect Nathan! Well get together this week I gotta go to hawleywoods Thursday I usually drive the rpu
Ya it's a tuff call with me. I love it but at the same time I LOVE roadsters. And I feel like taking on a project
all great advice. thank you i get the angle u mentioned. as for 3 bows the car only has 2 the 2 back ones then the front one across the windsheild...
few updates, i got 29 plates and got them registered to the car at the DMV, i also worked on the top and extended the back bow to give more...
well i redid the back bow today before it was about 4 inches too short and it cut in way to quick from the leading edge of the body to the first...
any preffered brand? non synthetic? also zerc grease fitting grease and durations?
When I bought my RPU it came with a fresh 39 merc (99a) tranny backed up to the banger with a Clings kit and lightened flywheel. thing works...
Got the car put back together with the new waterpump and dropped a 160degree thermostat into it as well. took it on a good 35 mile drive today to...
thank you for the reply that answers my question the search continues
Found a clean 29 complete sport coupe body. I own a 29 rpu. Are the body lines and backhalfs from the door line back of a coupster different than...
score nathan!
just wipe it off and run it?
Ok got another question for you guys. I fixed the waterpump and put it back in, while i was at it i installed a 160 thermostat in the upper water...
how many of you guys are running thermostats in your banger A's to regulate water temps? before i reinstal my waterpump i was just curious. the...
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
