The Jalopy Journal
Looks great. I just got a 64 and hate the rims. Did you lower the front or is that stock?
That would be awesome.
Yes sir I found that one, some of my blocks don’t quite match plus there’s a lot more blocks to that. If I have metal cross rails do I need that...
Is there a diagram on hole location for subrails? Mine was welded together when I got it and had no holes; plus I think I need to trim the cross...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Been making some headway. Added 7.5” to the frame. I’m going spring behind. They sent me wrong spring perches so I’m...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Awhile back I got some goodies. More than I needed but my goal was to horse trade away some stuff to reduce my...
[ATTACH] Had to wire whelk the rims so I can put some maypops on waiting on the tube now. Small progress but a grain of sand makes a pile now...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Axle id help pls Here are my measurements: 37-40 spring hangers(they look like they are part of the...
I measured the front and should be good. I’ll double check when I get it to my house. I’m trying to poor man the build with what I got or horse...
Yes sir. This 21 bolt fits with the cowl on but I’m planing on putting a 8BA I have. Right now everything is just tacked so I can make adjustments.
Yea I’m debating on options and searching for parts. I have a 8BA I was hoping to use in stead of the 21bolt posted. It has a 3 speed with an over...
We’ll my tacks are holding the engine so that’s a good step. Hopefully I can get some maypops this week and start on the rear. [ATTACH][ATTACH]...
Bolt on
The problem is one arm was cut off this rear end and the other was cut off at the tip I'm gonna have to rework it either way.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This rear is looking rougher than I realized. The perches has some “vintage” welds and the drums are...
Good deal I’ll look around for some picture. I’m good at cut and pasting
Spanish For Quail. I Figured I need to keep the Quail radiator cap
Now I'm just about caught up where I'm at in my build. Yes after I put it together I realized up put the wish bone upside down. It was late and I...
Time to tear down the Front suspension. I believe this is a '37 front end, but not really sure. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] After some heat and a BFH One...
Some Back story on the Roadster. My good friend got it in a will from his highschool friend when he passed too soon due to cancer. They had...
Heard Ump-Teen opinions on where to up the motor mounts and my Tardel book is first run so here is where I got them...for now. Also, trimmed too...
BTW be gentle or at least buy me some flowers...other than my youtube PHD, the Tardel book, and a big grinder this is my 1st attempt at a build...
Morning guys and gals this is my current situation. I've had this moth balled trying to finish other stuff up but my game plan is a 50's'ish...
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Looks good man. I'll measure how far, I can't remember. Life slowed me down a bit( kid sports, holidays, and had to rebuild a tuff shed for room.)...
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It might be on here and I missed it but how do most of y'all connect wires. After a buddy laughed at my work he showed me how he solders the...
Well I thought I sent a reply. My topplate was about 1/4" wider than the top of the frame and the "C" plates. I split the difference and had a...
The top plate of the 49-54 kit was only 1/4" wider than the top of the tophat frame. I talked to Alex to confirm but just left a 1/8" on each...
What frame is that for. I know Alex is a great resource and is great about calling back. On the 49-54 Chevy the bottom plate is wider to address...
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