The Jalopy Journal
Dave, I decided to put in the Ruckstell 2 speed rear end in with a 2.77:1 ring and pinion instead of the stock 3.63:1 set. I also upgrade the...
Getting Closer. Need to find a new drive shaft.....
Hey get back too work!!!!! Wedding stuff can wait!!!!
Well you finally did it . Congratulations!!! I was wondering what was taking so long and hoping you weren't going to be an old codger before you...
Thanks Dave, | took the Ruckstell 2 speed rear axle out of the parts car today today. Tore it apart and found I forgot to put an inner bearing in!!!
Well we finally got the body in color today! Mom, Melissa, our friend Terry and I finished sanding everything. After dinner tonight Melissa came...
This weekend progress, painted and primed the body.
Fred,Dave, I'll just show you guys how to run her, and turn you two loose and have fun!!! I'm heading out to the shop right now to paint the under...
Dave there are a few sags in the paint I'll eventually cut and buff the fender tops and inside aprons on the front pair as they can be seen more...
Thanks Mrs. ModelT
Now to start on the body this weekend!!!! mom is starting on upholstery soon... Istill need to figure a hood, fix the rear-end, put on the rocky...
Thanks Dave, They look even better out side I'll post pictures when I get home tonight.
Dave I just walked in the door from painting everything I could. Clayton has pics I e-mailed to him from my I-Phone.
Dave I think Clayton got pictures of the parts in the paint shop today. I have 1rear fender left to finish then color goes on. Hope fully tomorrow...
Sand Sand and final prime. also sanding the seats and gas tank to be re-coated. Had quick sanding party on Saturday my mom and Melissa where...
Sand, Sand, Sand,Sand, 2 front fenders I sanded with 400, tops and aprons. 1 rear I haven't even touched the other one is sanded top and apron...
Thanks Bugsy. Will look better all painted.
Dave, I almost have the front fenders ready for color, Tomorrow I'll hopefully get the rears close to being done.
Hey Bugsey, You need too make , I can watch you and Clayton leave me and the "Special" in the dust. Would be awesome too see the three cars...
Thanks Dave!!!
Dave, you can buy all the parts to do the cross Courtney connectors from restoration supply in California. I still have quite a bit left from...
Well we got the fenders in primer tonight.
Bugsy, Nice lookin' little roadster. When I get the Becker Special done I plan on building a touring simalar to yours I already know of an A...
Hi Dave, Well CMC Rod Shop was busy this afternoon. I finished painting that costume I was doing for a customer, yesterday. So no one was there...
Hi Dave, Sorry I missed your call tonight, we were at church watching a good friend of ours doin' his one actor production. Nice looking A...
Hi Dave, I like having Carston help me. He's pretty good at removing nuts, better at losing the parts in the shop, though!!!! Right now he and...
Hay Kume, If you are getting rid of the model T steering box how much would you want for it. I think I need to rebuild one for the Special as...
Sealer at least.... I think it just might work....
Here's picture of Carston loosening bolt with me.
Well this weekend was relatively successful. Every evening for the last two weeks we have been helping the in law's remodel their house and clean...
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