The Jalopy Journal
We’ve got a bad case of the itchies over here! Hood and cowl done. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Really getting at it while moms away in England. The inner steel structure is mostly done and we’ve moved on to shaping the hood and cowl....
I really appreciate it amigo!
Thought I’d post a little cyclekart update. Things are starting to take shape as this kid is working his butt off. Colton has Tourette’s but you’d...
Here’s an example of a nice Miller cyclekart that we’re somewhat copying. The biggest difference between a real 1922 car and ours is the lack of a...
We’re building it from scratch, using some pictures as reference and a model I made in Solidworks. We did find a great little company called...
Been enjoying the car lately, haven’t done a thing on the interior since the last post. There’s also been a new distraction. My oldest has been...
Well alright now, she’s starting to look civilized. [ATTACH]
First foot well panel done. 1/4” foam backing is soooo much easier to work with than 1/2”. Need a steamer, those wrinkles bug the crap outta me....
Looks the part. Only 16543678 hours to finish the rest…[ATTACH][ATTACH]
Learning new things tonight! Right side door panel is donezo. Thoughts on tightening up the tiny bit of slack in the vinyl? Logic says heat but I...
Lotsa buffing tonight…[ATTACH]
Getting there. Man, those trizact 3000 pads do wonders but put swirl marks in like nobody’s business. What compound do you guys use and how many...
First round of correction is done, going to let it set for a couple of days to harden up and really lean into it. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
I asked Henry, he agrees
Color sanding sucks. That is all.[ATTACH][ATTACH]
Oh yeah, it’s getting a nice polish and cleaning. Those light buckets are next for prep and paint. Hopefully those light rings shine up along with...
I see the pics on my side. Here’s a couple more. Just about to roll it outside.[ATTACH][ATTACH]
Finally getting some color on the car. Pretty cool brother team that owns a local old skool shop with some really neat stuff on the property shot...
Fully rebuilt the engine and am now running the same mixture, never gets above 150°. I replaced the radiator this time around. I believe the old...
At least when I don’t get pulled over for speeding, I’ll know how fast I’m going (speedo installed). Also, replaced the brakes. Still not certain...
Gauges are in and wood is stained/finished in spar urethane. Bought a fancy polished aluminum column mount but it was too tall. A quick trip to...
Purists look away… [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Well, she runs….she runs damn fine. Lots of blood, sweat, tears, hours, money, doubt, joy, and anticipation to get here. F-ing stoked! [MEDIA]
Fuel system is in place. Tried to minimize the visual impact from outside the car as much as possible. You can just barely see the fuel in and out...
Installed one of them fancy ass Carter fuel pumps and now have all sorts of fancy ass challenges to get everything plumbed. The goal is to hide...
Most difficult thing on this car as of yet…..tank welt! Damn thing better not squeak. [ATTACH]
Tried to install the tank welt tonight. What a pain in the ass. Contemplating leaving it off. Worried the the welt line will crack after painting,...
Cut and polished the tank. You can polish a turd!!! Got rid of all the fish eye and 99.99% of visible scratches from 4 days of sanding. [ATTACH]...
Now it’ll fly! Got a wild hare to strip the fan and polish it up like an old prop. Made sure it wasn’t too blingy. Body is on for good and the...
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The Jalopy Journal
