The Jalopy Journal
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Fanastic. Just be careful you don't do 'too much' to it. By dipping the block, you will now be left with the dilemma of painting it - then you...
Would it be easier to cut the body line out of the cowl and weld it back in lower down (if the rear line is where it needs to be)?
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Yes those are the same. Since my last post we found the Venolia name cast into the underside of the pistons. The bore is 3.15/16". I had to use a...
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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I’ve started working on my headers/exhaust. There have been lots of ideas since I started the project, but it feels...
Thanks @Stogy More to come soon hopefully....
Thanks. I appreciate it - it feels like it is consuming far more hours than it should, but many are sacrificed to the gods of learning! Tractol...
I have got the F1 steering box in place now, seat mounted, screen in and have finished off a few other little bits on the body, including a slam...
Yes, I would love to see some more of this one....
That is going to be a great looking car. I'm enjoying the detail of your posts, too. For a beginner like me, it's really interesting to read. I'm...
Thanks. Yes, it feels like I am ticking a few jobs off the list now. Had to go backwards on the steering box, because of clearance issues, so I...
I have also been playing with the fuel filler and decided to use a nice brass Ford Tractor fuel cap that I had collected up from somewhere,...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I have been doing a bit of work on the coupe since getting the sprint car to Pendine in May, but lots...
It's not - the frame and axles are different among other things. Thanks for sharing it though. LT
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5.50x16 and 6.50x16 Blockleys on Buffalo wires
We made it to the beach races last weekend. The car ran in anger for the first time in many a year. To say I am pleased is an understatement....
Looking forward to seeing it on the sand, Jamie!
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Thanks guys. Roy at Best Gaskets and Bob at Marx Parts have been really helpful and I think I am now sorted. Here is a short video from when we...
Thank you I will check them out. Is the 302 head gasket the same as the 270, apart from bore diamter?
Hello everyone. I am in need of some help, please. I am trying to put a 46-54 270cid GMC motor (according to casting numbers) back together in my...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Got my steering box and column finished off. I also removed the ally screen surround and chopped down an old steel...
Some is brushed on, some with a spray gun. They also do aerosol, which I have used in places. The paint is good quality, but is let down by my...
Black paint!;) It's a brand called Tractol. https://www.tfmsuperstore.co.uk/products/tractol-syn-enml-black-gloss-3102-8/
Thanks Ian. Yes flipping it had crossed my mind. The inside of the tank (that’s facing the motor) is quite pitted, too so it would look better the...
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