The Jalopy Journal
My grandfathers[ATTACH]
Rubbing alcohol and water in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe with towel.
Improper prep on the alum parts. We sand all surfaces, clean and apply epoxy primer on all alum parts. Never had an adhesion problem doing it this...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Dash in 49 conv[ATTACH]
Unfortunately this is true. Nice writeup on HotRod Magazine site.
If both are standards yes.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Grille shell is stock Chev. For a one piece hood you have to modify the shell to match the hood. Orig radiator cap hole has been removed and shell...
Jim, haven't seen you in years. Car still looks good.
Another option is heavy duty nuts, drill frame for tight fit. Use a bolt with nut, washer,nut and tap in frame. Remove bolt and weld nut. Heavy...
57 thru 62 Corvettes used a spacer behind the balancer, it was the same thickness as the front motor mount which bolted between the water pump and...
They work, 1.05 sixty foot on my sons X275 car.
[ATTACH]
Nice Hot Rod
My 56 Dropped axle, Y Block with T5[ATTACH]
I use VP Vintage fuel in my high compression cars. It is available in leaded and unleaded. Have mixed VP and pump gas in the past with some success.
Car in the orig post is a standard with a straight axle. The front spring mounts are located under the round covers behind the bumper brackets. 36...
36 Standard. 35 master had a grille very similar to 35 standard.
I agree with Pewsplace, after you solve the issue with the QC, spend some time cleaning the car and the suspension and make your grandfather proud.
I torque mine to 35 foot pounds. Bearing and seals for a nine inch Ford should be available at any GOOD parts store. Most bearing also have a...
I noticed you are holding the side covers and axle tubes on with button head bolts. While this may be fine, I lost a complete ring and pinion due...
Interesting question, I also have wondered how the welds were done. I have built a lot of Chevys and they have all been like pictured in orig...
Mine
Yes that is a 6 quart pan.
Good looking Hot Rod
Always liked your 33. Good luck with your new build. It will be hard to top your last one.
33 Mercury series is rare. In 33 they made the Eagle and Mercury series. The Mercury series is smaller than the eagle and shares only a few body...
Great job.
I set the body at desired ride height. Using the tire and wheels that I planed on running I placed them where I thought they looked best.
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
