The Jalopy Journal
Getting closer... [IMG][IMG] Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
currently neck-deep in the restoration of the '31 Roadster...
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Me, in 1964 (age 1) next to Dad’s 1957 Buick Century... [IMG][IMG] Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
...and just a look back at where we started 10 months ago... [IMG] Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
And I haven’t forgotten, Duece. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Sorry guys-busy with work. The long process of body work and paint prep is still going on. Doors, front cowl, grill shell, and dash are...
Look at all the full-fendered hot rods! Love it...
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I may have saved myself big bucks cleaning up the old wheels instead of having them re-chromed. Whoever told me about Coke and Aluminum...
Yes-driving Will the builder crazy with my impatience. He’s got the body welded and patched and ready for paint. Pics to follow. Things should go...
very precise. Nice job.
I know - I cringe when I re-read my first post on this site. You all have indoctrinated me well.
Lewk - we're rebuilding an old '31 Model A on '32 frame/fenders that has the 283 SBC from a 1957 BelAir (I inherited it from my Dad). The thing...
is this 'Hamb-friendly'?
Guys - I am getting super-excited to get this thing on the road again. Stay tuned, because I plan on duplicating the photo of my Dad and little...
Its a modern 12-volt, one-wire alternator that LOOKS like an old school generator. Made by Powermaster.
Put the body on the frame temporarily to mock up driver position for pedals and steering... [IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG] Sent from my iPad using The...
Almost everything is original to the car when we acquired it. New coil, alternator and master cylinder.[IMG] Sent from my iPad using The...
motor is starting to dress up nice [ATTACH]
Hey-it worked! Thanks Cactus Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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I have a short video of the old motor starting up (it sounds awesome BTW) - any idea how to upload it here? Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B....
Good question Dan - I’ll verify with Willard tonight. We were there this weekend and jumped on the rear cross member pretty hard and it was still...
Got it-thanks Deuce Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
The old SW gauges are polishing up fine-I’ll be re-using them. Remind me again what the advice is on the Sun 2-piece Tachometer? I understand...
Sorry-thought you meant the rear Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Yep-here it is... [IMG] Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Pretty sure it was part of the rear suspension ladder bar/coil over kit we got from Speedway. Is this unusual? Should it be in a fixed position...
Sorry-I know very little about suspension components. I can ask Willard, the builder. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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