The Jalopy Journal
Thanks they were a leather belt in a former life! Yes the posts are on the inside. Wired to a hidden kill switch and the remote solenoid so I...
Battery secured and looking very non de script after the cover installed in the end. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Spoke with my local starter and...
I think I've spent $500 in wire and connections! Picking up new custom battery cable tonight. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Remote trunk battery means...
Thanks for the encouragement! Yes the inline definitely takes up the right proportional amount of space the Olds are a little longer than the...
I think that's why its easy to find 8 to 10 hours to work on it each week, 'cause the end is near! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
2 1/2 years these two have been separated! Time kinda slips by on you sometimes. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] ....the body and the chassis I mean. Sent...
No pictures today, but after lowering the body down over the chassis I realized 5 clearance issues so far. When you compress all the mechanical...
[ATTACH] Not that it's visible but the windshield (likely the only piece of glass) is installed. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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Didn't follow the instructions very well step 1 was install the fuse box. But then step 2 would be lay on your back for 3 days wiring the dash so...
And now the fun begins! Wiring! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I have an issue where the only reasonable route to the bottom of the radiator was through the frame. Basically the Axle gets in the way. So I...
Thanks! It's slowly progressing. Festive dash colors. [ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Well cleaned up the body. Right now it's got a coat of Gibbs on it, I guess we will see about paint later, love that clean bare metal now though....
So I had this idea that the Caddy taillights would poke out through the rear trunk. Had kind of a quasi-frenched in look. Unfortunately they...
Pretty basic really. Just found parts that fit the bill. 2 1/2" diameter bearing race for the bottom with a 1/2" bolt welded to base plate. The...
More progress with the DIY dimple die. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] New fender well installed sure does stiffen up the back quarter panels. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
And now if it rains and I had a windshield I could clean it. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
More wood work this weekend. [ATTACH]
The original material used typically was whatever was available, oak, ash, they were not particularly loyal to any one species. The brochures I...
It's all Fir. Figured that would be close to original material. I can get more pedal pics once it's together again they are in pieces all over...
Looked back and realized I rolled the ol' girl into my garage in the fall of 09! What have I been doing all this time! ....damn slacker!
Another door pic [ATTACH]
Also figured out where to put the e-brake too.[ATTACH]
Been more like woodworking 101 recently. [ATTACH]
Had an idea for cleaning up the plug wires. [ATTACH]
I don't know if it's because you can see some light at the end of the tunnel now, but it's definitely easier to make time to work on the ol girl!...
Copper fuel lines bent, personally I like the contrast!! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Also got linkage for dual carbs connected.
Rad is in again and plumbed in...mostly [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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