The Jalopy Journal
Thanks for the feedback guys. I kinda thought I'd get in SH*T for the tube cross members on this style of build. Next one will be '34 style....
blowing it apart this weekend for all the final welding. All builds that require a BC assigned VIN also require a motor vehicle inspection as part...
[ATTACH] 38 Ford dash - 50 Ford mast, wheel and shifter. 239- 3 speed. OD in the works.
Spent the entire weekend hooking up the e-brake (or park brake technically). Welded bungs into the '39 or '40 backing plates from an old set of 9...
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Ha Ha - there's a 406 hidden back there on a stand - behind the 62 Pontiac hood. That's funny - I actually pulled it out of my roadster to install...
Rad stuff was purchased at a reasonable price. Found not one but 2 guys getting out of the rad business nearby. Bought torches second hand and the...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Exhaust is quiet but still sounds great. I kinda prefer a subtle exhaust note and Ralph isn't into super loud pipes either. I...
Better pic of the axle - almost finished.[ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] '36 axle. This was in very rough shape. Have about 6-7 hours in it with the drop
F100 box. Pitman arm is half F100 and half '50 Ford car. Mast jacket and wheel are '50 Ford.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm such a rookie - sorry about the wasted space Ryan! Frame sort of done in October of last year. Components mounted a little later on. Hey... I...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Pics a bit out of sequence. Front cross member was salvaged from a pinched original frame that was repaired. Had to build up...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Frame rails pressed from flat 11 gauge p&o flat stock on Ron McIntosh's old press. The rails used for this car have a 4 degree...
[ATTACH] I'm going to post a couple of pics of Ralphy's tub. it's a project that has taxed all my faculties, and will continue to do so for at...
Drowning in cool projects
BTW I guess I should stop in for a beer and have a closer look. Do love the insert.
Hey Matt, Wow... I looked through all my pics and these two were all I could find of the jig. I will have to take one and post it. My brother's...
Found it while searching for "The Rodders' Round Table". Remember that bb! Actually it was where I got the Wescotts deuce frame for Model A pic I...
Hey man, Looking for an update from down here in Nanoose Bay. Get her together?
If you don't have a mill, even a small one and a fly cutter then any machine shop should be able to mill your channel. You need the channel. Any...
Man I should really update my profile - still says my car has a 400 sbc (ha ha)
Are those Patriot headers? Swap meet stuff?
Hey Neil - you got way more done so far than you've let on. Cool engine mounts. Can't wait to see it in person.
Hi Guys, Good to finally get on the H.A.M.B. Thanks for the info in the past and I hope to share some of my numb-nutz knowledge. If there is a...
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