The Jalopy Journal
I love just sitting there coming up with a different twist on things. My whole car was built that way. I am almost sad to be coming to an end! But...
Time to put the air cleaner on tomorrow along with 20 miles or so. Can't wait!!!
Lowered the air cleaner base about an inch. Cleared all the controls. Only issue were the float adjustment hardware. Cut some holes and made some...
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Windshield in and seals.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
OK, grief part is behind me. Started back on the coupe, found out that's the best therapy!!! Working on the switch panel, windshield, secured the...
Good point!!!
It's wider than it looks. Besides we get all our stuff delivered, so no sweat!!
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Looks kinda cool finally sitting out front!![ATTACH]
Had the coupe out again. Squared up the front end, fixed a couple little issues. Set the idle and mixtures Runs great. Now I must center the...
Got the coupe out, put 5 miles around the neighborhood. It was 93 degrees, 55 psi oil pressure, 180 temp, 14 volts from the gen. Steering tight,...
[ATTACH] Had an old canteen laying around.Drilled the top for an inlet, and a tiny vent pointed down.
She's with God now. I closed her eyes and said farewell. Hardest damn thing I have done in 25 years. I miss her!!
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Agreed!!
Well life brought us some grief. Tomorrow I get to put my Daisy down. She got diabetes, now she's blind and in pain. She's only 8, that's about...
Reinforced latch area, glassed it in. Shaped it and a coat of primer. Swung the door and it latched perfectly. Some days all goes well!![ATTACH]
Got the original 32 Ford door latches mounted and operating, lower upholstery tack strips fit. Next window runs and regulators. Handle out side is...
I don't like when the tires stick out either!
Yes, I plan to polish them, when I am in the mood!!
Got the door hung, working on latch install, handles and b pillar latch catch. Got all four tires and wheels balanced and installed. Ready for a...
Here's a before and after pic of that wonky door post taper.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Going to hang the right door tomorrow. Finished up all structural glass work and a little body work. Primed it, have the latch and handles ready...
Well found another screwed up body detail. Check out the rear vertical post width at the top and bottom. No big deal, 10 minutes with a jigsaw, a...
Tire balancing day, fun leveled the fixture. Fun, then level the base. Place the weighs, stick them on check the balance, clean them up, and put...
Thanks, gives me a place to start. Good tip on the pressure check interval. I haven't had the car on scales yet, but I think I shouldn't wait too...
Anybody running these towel city 1000x15 cheaters have any pressure recommendations?
I will try that armor all, water, wd40. Different grits sandpaper. Maybe a sanding block instead of a DA.
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