The Jalopy Journal
Never tried those before, amazing call. Thank you! [ATTACH]
Why am I such a F*** up? Should have left it alone. Nope. Didn’t. Went to swap valve cover gaskets. Two bolts I knew about were broken off....
Got my carb rebuilt and I’m finally back on the road! Damn it feels good to be driving Baloo again. [ATTACH] I repainted the steering wheel with...
While waiting to get the carb rebuilt, I might as well start taking care of some oil leaks. I picked up a set of valve covers a while back...
So close! Everything works great, except Baloo can no longer idle properly. Carb is leaking fuel all over. Such wonderful timing. [ATTACH]...
Finally wrapped up the interior tonight. Been gone a couple of days (anniversary 15 years). The carpet looks ok in pictures, but I don’t like...
Everything is up and running. Just putting the interior back together now. Is it dumb that I’m excited about having a bunch of little crap...
First test of the new harness works! Engine bumper over (didn’t try for a full start). Brake lights, headlights, turn signals, and flashers work...
I’m not running a ballast resistor, so I don’t need to hook this up, correct? [ATTACH]
Ok what the hell. I was supposed to start putting stuff back together. Instead I keep taking shit apart. [emoji23] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I did have...
That was it! Thank you!
Ok, how on earth do I remove the light switch? Every other knob has a set screw except this one. Any ideas? [ATTACH]
Back on it today. Lots to get done in what feels like not near enough time. [ATTACH]
Yeah, I think I’m starting to get it figured out. I’ve been going through the wiring diagram from painless. It seems to answer pretty much every...
Hey, what are these? They look like a relay and a resistor for ignition, but since I have HEI, I assume I don’t need them? I’m itching to rip...
Well, done. Sorta. Without a doubt the worst welds of my life. Thank god no one will ever see them. I’m gonna need you guys to do me a favor, no...
Not as far as I hoped I’d get tonight. I’ll be back on it tomorrow. [ATTACH]
Trying to get at least the passenger side done today. Hardly professional, but better than it was when I started. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
So, I managed to screw up my knee yesterday, so it may be a couple of days before I’m back on it. I did pick up the sheet metal today. Couldn’t...
Yeah, after posting I had already changed my mind to 14 or 16. Only reason I want it thicker is because I don’t have a way to roll beads.
Well, the time has come. I tore into Baloo today. [ATTACH] I ripped all the interior out to see what I had going on under the carpet....
Hey Mike! Since I replaced the water pump, the engine has been cooling perfectly. It rarely gets above 180/190. I put 350 miles on the car a...
Hey all! It’s been a while! Baloo has been running amazing! Just wanted to give a few updates. I know most of you guys will hate these, but I...
Well, things have been going pretty good, but hit a major snag today. I’ve got a key wires up, engine starts and runs great. I haven’t run it...
Engine/trans are back in. Shifter linkage is all hooked and and seems to work fine. Replaced the intake/exhaust gasket. Carb is bolted down. Need...
This won’t be much of an update, but here’s what I’ve got. Brake lines are run, new brake hoses are on, and I put new wheel cylinders on....
One small step at a time. Not much to show, but here’s another little update. It’s ugly as they come, but I made a support bracket for the...
Got my mounting plate finished up. Still need to support the pedal assembly from inside and also lengthen the pedal. So, major question. How can...
Wasn’t much, but I got a little done with the brake pedal assembly. I’m using the removable panel as a template for right now. I’ll use something...
My stupid Olds kept me from getting much done on the 54. Now that it’s fixed, I got a little more done today. Been parts gathering too. Picked...
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