The Jalopy Journal
This morning I tackled mounting the radiator. I figure that every part and piece that can be bolted on, is something less to pack and carry, and...
OT (kind of); About a week or so ago, my wife asked if we could go look at a house to buy. I knew she didn't like the house we are in because...
First attempt at priming with my battery powered drill was a no go. Just not enough power or speed to fully prime the motor and get oil up to the...
The next step was to finish dressing the front of the motor, starting with cleaning and painting parts; [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The water pump pulley...
Just found your build, in my humble opinion your work is extremely impressive. My build will never be to your level, but I can sure study what you...
My dear old mom was a kid at heart and was up for anything. Would ride in all my cars no matter how loud, helped me change the rear end in my '59...
Donated parts from Joe; [IMG] Not sure what I'll use from this pile, I'm going to try and use those motor mounts. Just ordered a frame boxing...
Dig your car, and really love your mom going for a ride!
I'm glad you appreciate his efforts. That guy started with some frame rails and that old body. Guess I'm a little slow on the draw and probably...
One of the local hot rodders kept telling me he had a "rat rod", I should come over and see it and he also had some parts for me. I went yesterday...
Gorgeous car, best of luck!
A little more progress; This old AVS is giving up its accelerator pump linkage; [IMG] Now it's ready; [IMG] Now that it's ready to go the...
Progress has been slowed a little, due to a health problem with my right leg. Apparently fifty years of motorcycle racing and broken knees will...
Using the TCI Speedo Gear Calculator; https://www.tciauto.com/speedometer-gear-calculator And inputting the drive gear teeth @ 8 (it's black so...
Thanks, that is very generous of you!
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