The Jalopy Journal
Received bad news from the radiator shop. Mine is shot. Leaking everywhere. $670 to recore it. I've searched online but can't find any new...
I've been searching for the rubber body mounts for the 55. Cheapest that I can find is $175 for 28 pieces of rubber. I decided to make my own....
a little more color on. [MEDIA]
Put a little more paint down tonight. [MEDIA]
Yes but it had some hardware that I now don't have. Two handles and the chome/stainless strips down the middle and around the edge.
Living in Alaska I have to buy paint by phone from Anchorage. It came out a little darker than we wanted but can't send it back.
Put some paint down last night. [MEDIA]
I have that manual and didn't see anything about the vacuum lines just the pump. Thanks anyway. I believe that I have them correct now. I used...
When my wife bought the car the vacuum lines were sitting in the rear. My manual doesn't have a diagram that I can find on where each hooks up....
A little further on the engine. [MEDIA]
Got the rebuilt engine back from the builder. Have made progress on putting it together. Waiting on some parts. [MEDIA]
The rear drums have 2 short fine thread bolts holding them on. I have 2 of the 4. Can't run down to the local bolt place here in Alaska. I'd...
Just put the U-POL tintable undercoat on. Took 5 liters and I'll need another two. Still have to do touchup, outside of inner fenders and the...
Finally done with the body work. Have it ready for final sanding before color. The worst is over now it's just mostly money. lol [MEDIA]
Have to get out and beat the bushes sometimes. I retired from working in July and my wife and children gave me a retirement party. Kids came up...
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