The Jalopy JournalKen Smith's Recent Activity
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Ken Smith liked 05snopro440's post in the thread Projects Look what I just bought !.
By "better", I don't mean the cost. In my case, the SBC made the car a quieter, easier to drive (better acceleration and passing power),...
Sep 19, 2024 at 1:21 PM -
Ken Smith liked squirrel's post in the thread Technical 350 Chevrolet Water Pump Bolt size?.
I only have a short pump to measure....it uses several different bolt lengths. but looking at the internets, it looks like on the long...
Sep 19, 2024 at 1:08 PM -
Ken Smith liked VANDENPLAS's post in the thread Projects Look what I just bought !.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Original California car no rust or...
Sep 17, 2024 at 10:56 PM
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Ken Smith liked Royalshifter's post in the thread Features Hemmings calendar HAMB cars.
Very happy to have 2 of our cars on and in the 2025 calendar. Photography by Mathew Leland. Royal Victoria Custom built here on the...
Sep 17, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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Ken Smith liked 67drake's post in the thread Folks Of Interest I didn’t marry a princess.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I’m at work. Last time she checked in was in Iowa and still no issues. One small thing that happened was while still...
Sep 17, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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Ken Smith liked NealinCA's post in the thread Projects 32 5W Build - The $4K Swapmeet Body.
A look back over the years The first full mock up on the frame, this was November 2018 I believe. [ATTACH] After we started stripping...
Sep 17, 2024 at 1:37 PM
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Ken Smith liked NealinCA's post in the thread Projects 32 5W Build - The $4K Swapmeet Body.
Got the polished stainless scavenger pipes installed this afternoon. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 16, 2024 at 11:58 PM
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Ken Smith liked NealinCA's post in the thread Projects 32 5W Build - The $4K Swapmeet Body.
I replaced the coil and made a successful lap around the neighborhood. Lot's of little things to finish up now. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Sep 16, 2024 at 11:58 PM
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Ken Smith liked heyitsnate's post in the thread Projects Nate’s 32 roadster build.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] after I did what felt like an eternity of flat tig welding and bump chasing I had...
Sep 16, 2024 at 11:56 PM
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Ken Smith liked 67drake's post in the thread Folks Of Interest I didn’t marry a princess.
Well, she decided to pull the trigger and drive it home. She’s about 400 miles in, and all is well. Fingers crossed she stays safe and...
Sep 16, 2024 at 11:10 PM -
Ken Smith liked krylon32's post in the thread Folks Of Interest Pete & Jake's Visit.
Made the 300 mile journey down to Pete & Jake's to to deliver the French FH block I just sold and some chassis parts for a project....
Sep 15, 2024 at 5:49 PM -
Ken Smith liked NealinCA's post in the thread Projects 32 5W Build - The $4K Swapmeet Body.
Progress today. Brake lines done. Seat mounted. Dash installed. Hopefully the engine goes in tomorrow. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Sep 14, 2024 at 11:00 PM
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Ken Smith liked 67drake's post in the thread Folks Of Interest I didn’t marry a princess.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Long story short, I bought a car today half way across the country from where I live. A ‘55 Catalina. I was looking...
Sep 14, 2024 at 10:56 PM
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Ken Smith liked Opel's post in the thread Projects 1957 Chevrolet "Low Life".
[ATTACH] Restauration has started now. Many custom modifications were made just out of bondo with no metal..... I will replace / repair...
Sep 13, 2024
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Ken Smith liked Opel's post in the thread Projects 1957 Chevrolet "Low Life".
[ATTACH] Plenty of space in my garage now. Target for restauration finish: 2036.
Sep 13, 2024
