The Jalopy Journal
Thanks man, I’m not 100% sure but I think it’s from running it too far out of adjustment.
Thank you it’s been quite a learning experience so far
It’s been a little bit since the last update but there’s lots of progress going on! Before taking the car apart I repaired the old beat in and...
Here’s a good example, @slickwilly found someone to do his seats “cheap and fast” well neither ended up being the case. 54 chevy seats literally...
I don’t get why people complain about stuff like this. You can clearly see who has “it” and who doesn’t by the results. The ones that are very...
Magnetos just scream hot rod to me. I’ve had two of them rebuilt with mechanical advance added from Pat Mason in PA, he is a great guy and is very...
Thank guys can’t wait to get some blue paint on everything! [ATTACH]
If you search on eBay for just stainless mesh there’s a bunch of different sizes available pretty cheap
A lot of small projects have been completed and I’m nearing the end of the road with fab work. The interior panels are all fit up but decided to...
You're not paying them for their time, you're paying for their experience and quality of work. Just like with any trade, you get what you pay for....
That looks really good, it’s definitely a nerve racking process.
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Finished up the door panels upholstery this week, working on the pieces next to the seat next. I know these don’t look very complicated but it’s...
Here’s the first attempt at the kick panel. I planned to keep it simple and just continue the blue pinstripe lines from the seat to wrap around...
Thanks guys those side curtains were a lot more work then I figured they’d be. They kind of need to just fit without being stretched tight....
Car looks great @vtwhead nice job!
They are 16x4.5 with 5.50’s and 7.50’s Firestones
Thanks guys still working away with the sewing machine this week. Laying up some side curtains to complete the look[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Thanks guys, I’m really pleased with the look of it. If there was more room inside I would of liked to bring the rear bow ahead and down a little...
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Had a break in the rain so I got her rolled outside to have a look! [ATTACH]
Cadillac 331 365 390 3x2 intake with clean rebuilt 97’s. These carbs came on another intake I have as is, I have not had them apart. Three frog...
Clean driver quality chrome, the frame is chromed brass with brass slotted screws. Brand new piece of UV and scratch resistant Lexan. Glass...
Also added some stainless screen to the air filter housing which helped hide the ribbed filter it has. [ATTACH]
Thank you sir
Well this will come as no surprise to people who know me but I ended up making a whole new top for the car. I had a very helpful upholsterer from...
Thanks @Stogy it is a lot of fun seeing it take shape. I know this type of hot rod isn’t for everyone so I’m glad you’re enjoying the build.
Well busted butt today and got it all sewn together and installed on the car. Still need to make some hidem strips for the front and rear bows....
That is awesome! @hfh thank you for posting that roadster.
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