The Jalopy Journal
Ooops ! , heres the console pics ! LOL
Okay ,so, its been a while since a post . Technical issues with my e-mail . I have been busy . Paint was laid down in May . Reassembly started a...
Here's a few pics. Paint is starting to be applied. Hopefully painted by Friday this week. Sorry , pictures are out of sequence but you get the...
So , it has been a while but still at it , Currently the Buick is undergoing final blocking , it's super smooth , just like glass . If I can...
OK I see , I have two door sedan doors . It looks like I have to shorten them 6-7 inches , correct ?
Can somebody tell me if the doors on a 5 window are the same dimensions as a fordor ? I have heard that to be true but would like some other...
I sure do appreciate the info my friend. Thanks to you
That’s great info nosnhojguy. Woulod you indulge me one more measure. I need the measurement from the belt line middle of back window to the trunk...
Also your door length please
Appreciate that my friend, Possible to get the dimensions of your trunk lid as well while your at it ?
[ATTACH] Just a few shots of my project start .
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I have purchased a 35 Ford Tudor humpback sedan. I also have a rear half of a 35 four door. I am grafting the two to build a 5-window coupe. I...
You all can pick out the coupe window , right???
4.10 open diff for some low end torque for summer cruising and showing off a bit lol
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] So here is the rest of a future project . Sedan to 5 window will be my challenge. As I said retirement project ....
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Couple more from its resting place of fourty years . Resurrection is in process !! Going to be my retirement...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Okay so just a hint on what’s happening later. Buick isn’t done yet but sometimes a deal comes along that just...
[ATTACH][ATTACH]][ATTACH][ATTACH] We’ll it’s been a while but I have been gathering more parts and fabricating interior panels . Picked up...
I forgot all about the rules !
Okay realized no pictures to back up the last two posts . I have fallen into the LS trap . This is for later down the road just to good a deal to...
LOL i figured someone would pick up on that !!
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Not a great shot , dusty engine compartment but the painted front clip is in place . I am in the process of blending all...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Starting to see some paint finally . Getting the inner fenders wetted out and the headlight opening painted . Will be...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] So here we are , showing what I did under the hood to hinge brackets. Tied the two hood...
By the way I had to take that profile shot as it’s the first time I’ve seen it outside in six months . Later !
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] More progress shots . This ole sled is getting a little hot rod touch as well . Slight tasteful...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] So , next on the agenda ,hood . If I have attention of long haulers I wanted to...
LOL the whole car is the definition of different . Seriously though I have thought of that as well , a little concerned of them being so low . ???...
Thanks for input , the jury is still out on these I ll see as I get closer to completion . The exhaust is dumped out the side quarter panel behind...
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