The Jalopy Journal59sedandelivery's Recent Activity
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59sedandelivery liked Horror Business's post in the thread Projects 32 5W Build - The $4K Swapmeet Body / The Old Chrome Coupe.
Spectacular! Truly stunning.
Feb 1, 2025 at 9:23 AM -
59sedandelivery replied to the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
LOVE THIS BUILD and THE STORY!!!!!!! Think i ll just hit that WATCH thread button up there...Us OLDSTIMERS gotta stick together!!!!
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM -
59sedandelivery liked Crusty Chevy's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
Chugging along. When we last meet the engine was in but pointing at 7.5* down and needed to come up a lot to match the 4* up the rear...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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59sedandelivery liked Crusty Chevy's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
I totally agree. It looked HUGE on the floor and was like how is this going to fit, but it does.
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM -
59sedandelivery liked Crusty Chevy's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
Back on the struggle of the right rear fender.....I have been looking for nearly 10 years for a good one under $500 and no luck. I had...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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59sedandelivery liked Jeff Norwell's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
This thread and build is Outstanding.
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM -
59sedandelivery liked Crusty Chevy's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
Time for a long over due post. Lots of stuff getting done on the '40. Still no real end in sight or time deadline, just making steady...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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59sedandelivery liked Crusty Chevy's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
Usual over due update. Been spending a lot of time in front of the blast cabinet getting interior metal parts ready for my friend Chris...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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59sedandelivery liked vtwhead's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
Not many of us (speaking for myself) can do a 9 hr day in the shop. Those days are long gone. Learn to pace yourself, helps a lot. Noce...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM -
59sedandelivery liked Jacksmith's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
You crack me up, Bro... "Trying to decide of I should just go ahead and graft in the firewall in whole as mine has about a dozen extra...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM -
59sedandelivery liked Crusty Chevy's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
Well I had hoped to be finished with the transmission by now but hit a few snags. I pulled apart the rear drum and did find a tiny bit...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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59sedandelivery liked Crusty Chevy's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
Well I decided to put on my Big Boy Undies and do as Paul recommended and just drill it and tap it. Pulled out my supplies, stared at...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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59sedandelivery liked Crusty Chevy's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
I was thinking also to modify the SBC Hurst mount. I see them at the swap for $25-50 occasionally. Post a pic if you have one of it on...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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59sedandelivery liked 62pan's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
I just installed a 303 in a 39 pickup using the Hurst mounts. I was totally surprised when the engine hit the crossmember and steering...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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59sedandelivery liked Crusty Chevy's post in the thread Projects 1940 Ford Coupe Resurrection, Tuesday Night Special, 303 Olds Taildragger.
Lots to report on. Paid what I thought was too much on the Bay for a crusty looking but correct 7000221 '56 Olds carb and was pleasantly...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
