The Jalopy Journal
Enjoyed the ride Mart.
They utilize a driveshaft drum brake system. Very easy to add E brakes to them,as I did on my build thread “original paint coupe”
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[ATTACH] Just shaved a 6” section of the raised lower lip off behind the intake.
I don’t know about the rear wheels Brent. Pretty wide. Maybe you should send them back. [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
This is happening far to often lately. Must be Covid19 self isolation syndrome. I’m having to call the Manager, (Mrs. G.) into the shop to find...
I am using a LaSalle transmission with a 54 Nailhead coupled by a Speed Gems adapter plate.
It’s an inch more than you had and like you say, they look great. Speaking of great, I love that B/B shear. Top line Canadian made equipment.
You got the wheels done. How much room did you gain Steve?
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Can you still get 7021?
It’s a traditional way to do it, one that I personally like the look of, but some guys don’t. My friend Terry has many of the required parts to...
Bat wings ready to weld .[IMG] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
You think just like the Street Rodders in my area.
Good job Dan, I can tell you put a lot of thought into things. I have not seen that brand of tach before but sure has a nice old time look to it....
Looking really good, nice work.
Hey, I just spent a good portion of the afternoon getting the shine off it. I think it will get the linseed oil treatment and done.
That’s a really nice body, going to be a great driving car.
[IMG] Wet sanded to get the gloss off and feathered into the old. Match isn’t perfect but good enough for this jalopy. Sent from my iPhone...
Thanks Brent, unfortunately my Tig welder calf’d so it’s sidelined until we can leave the house safely.
It is blended Matt, the colour is close but way to shiny, I’ll wet sand with 1500 to take care of that. Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
Looking good Dan. Flippin good job
Welcome Troy.
[IMG][IMG] Got some blue on today. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
[ATTACH] Tinting the lacquer. The darker colour was the original Dearborn blue, by code. Dumbed it down to match the faded blue on the car now...
Very nice 36.
Congratulations. It’s 14 years since I retired. I have enjoyed every day. Sometimes I do a lot, sometimes very little, but the worst retirement...
Sanding,sanding[IMG] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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