The Jalopy Journal
The intake and carb shown here were replacements done in the mid-2000’s. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Stogy-I was trying match the original style. Hard to tell on this photo, but the car had the original Chevy-orange block and intake from the ‘57...
Recent pics. Frame and suspension done and painted. Motor and tranny fit. Brake lines in progress...body work is is almost finished so painting...
floor being mocked up for welding... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Hi Phil, Kind of a slowdown, waiting on parts. Frame is prepped and primed and ready to install suspension parts once they arrive, then paint....
Good question. We’ll find out pretty soon. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
That’s funny, but not funny! I had a tiny bit go through my glove on the back of my hand and i could feel the burn instantly. Nasty. Sent from...
Terry - getting close. We’re waiting for a rear ladder bar suspension kit we ordered from Speedway to finish the chassis. The original rear...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Side project #75- restore original air cleaner cover... Aluminum foil and Diet Coke baby
Side project #74 - stripping paint off the grill insert. Man that aircraft paint stripper is some nasty stuff... [IMG] Sent from my iPhone...
Yep-got a lot more hits with ‘staggered’. Thanks. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
These are real close to what I would like to use Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I’m not stuck on having a logo but I like the polished aluminum and deep ribbed look. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I didn’t know they were an identifiable model. I can re-use them though they are pitted and rusted as well. [IMG][IMG] Sent from my iPad using...
Can Y’all help me find a pair of Edelbrock valve covers, polished aluminum, with offset bot pattern (fits a 1957 283 SBC). With breathers/oil...
Redo-do you think the dash insert is the original from a 33 Pierce-Arrow? Were they originally solid brass, or do you think this was this a repro...
Great I’ll try it Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
You guys are all geeks and you’re not going to let me have anything new and shiny, are you? Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Gotgas-im secretly relishing that day Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Could be-never thought of that. Does stainless steel eventually tarnish this color with enough oils and grime? Sent from my iPad using The...
Well I’m going to get the black painted Pierce-Arrow dash surround rechromed and the Model A dash will be painted gloss black, so I’ll see how...
This is about as good as it’s going to get...maybe a little too much “character”. [IMG][IMG] Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
It is progressing. I’ve been ordering a bunch of parts from Speedway to address some suspension issues (heim joints, brackets, etc.). Hope to...
Alright-I’ll keep at it and see how it ends up. Thanks all. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
No not 100% sure. Doesn’t feel like aluminum. I’ll try lacquer thinner on the next round. Thanks and happy Easter! Sent from my iPad using...
Stogy-panel is flat and pretty thin actually. It was mated up to a thicker metal panel with the welded studs. Yes-ignition button was on the panel...
Ok Duece-looks like stainless steel but pretty beat up. Spent 30 minutes polishing with Simichrome but design really didn’t come out. I hate to...
Tork - the shop that installed the posi-track unit in the rear end did the necessary axle work to make it fit. Thanks for the attention to...
Yep. And he really got my attention when he offered to to do the turning on my panel for FREE!
Deuce-what if it’s aluminum? Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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