The Jalopy Journal
I thank you all!! I wished I could still be able to do it in a timely manner, like 5 yrs ago. But I can still do it. Just takes way longer!!
Putting wrinkles in holes tonight![ATTACH][ATTACH]
That and constantly checking every move you make.. I put indicators on the travels of any machine I'm not familiar with.. something I learned the...
Drilling for the splayed caps this evening. I used a transfer punch to find my angle and center on the holes. Then swapped to a drill bit the same...
I have 2 right now. Still looking for more! I'm hoping by the end of the yr to order a billet crank.
Back to the engine today. One crank option for those on a budget is a old 425/early 400 crank. The diesel and big block Olds share the same main...
Like most people,, I learned from trying and doing. I can't remember the last time I burned a rod!! Had to be when I was still working in plant...
The steering shafts are cut to length. Shaft support welded into place. Now I need to clean the fab bench off!! The joints will be Tig...
Me last yr before my son's wedding!! Had to stop by shop 1st!![ATTACH]
Didn't get as much done today as I wanted to. We got the mock up engine and transmission in place,, trying to figure out the steering shaft...
A mill and a lathe are the best friends a hot-rodder can have!!
Thank you!! Hopefully it will be going to work with me in a couple of weeks for the line bore and hone. Then it's back to the money making...
Some guys are body guys, some fabricators,,this is where I shine!!! I love being a machinist!![ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
I got another piece of the puzzle today. Looks like this weekend we'll be putting the mock up block and trans back in the car. The clutch and...
Back to the engine today! Studs came in for the mains. Placed the caps in place so y'all can get a idea of what needs to be...
[ATTACH] Got the solid body bushings installed today..
My wife would be the same way,,as long as they're not under a bench or I have to pick them up out of the floor,,, I'm good!! I'll admit tho,,our...
This is our simple storage system.[ATTACH]
Lower column mount made, a few holes drilled. I think it's gonna work![ATTACH][ATTACH]
That would be nice!! But I'm not sure I'll be able to get down to minimal weight!
Yes, I'm getting a break, but getting weight added for the intake.
Been working on mounting the column. [ATTACH]
I'm a machinist for a performance based engine shop.
Me too! I will be there with a truck load of buddies! Always a great show!
Only thing I have with 14's on it is my car trailer! They was on it when I bought it. Went to buy a spare rim and tire for it.. no one local had...
I keep hearing the same thing!!! It's faint,,,but can hear it in the back ground!!! I swear it's my conscience!!! But I'm almost sure I never...
I'm hoping this nightmare will make at least 118 in the 1/8th!
Finished the filler bushing this evening. Now I have to figure out how to safely mount the column..[ATTACH]
Thank you! I pulled 3 leafs outta mine,,, thinking I will have to put one back in...but mine is a track only car! This being my 1 st straight axle...
I originally set mine at 10,, but after talking with Quain. I cut mine back to 6... My last bracket car was a a-arm car. Set it at 10..car ran...
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