The Jalopy Journal
I've done some research and digging on this car and I've come up empty handed thus far. It's missing it's cowl tag, and to compound the problem it...
My grandparents in 1955. [IMG]
Fenders are glass. I think the hood is original, as its in rough shape. Passenger door is new, trunk lid is new, front fenders are new, and the...
She's home, thanks guys! [img]
I was wondering the same. Its definitely a look dont touch kind of place. haha
Safe to say I've caught the bug from the HAMB and working on/driving my '55 Bel Air. The plans for this are more traditional and a lot nicer....
I live in the area. The Henry Ford Museum. ETA: I should have read the entire thread first. haha...
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Thanks a ton guys!
Could someone photo shop on the bel air trim and emblems on my car for me, please? [img]
Thanks! We'll see how to looks with the trim, I think it's going to look cool. I do love how it sits. I bought new tires with wheels to match...
Exhaust is next, then the trim. I'll be using the clips that retain the trim via nut so I can remove it for paint when I get there. Smithy's...
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Man, I dig it. Super cool!
Finished welding in the braces on the underside yesterday, sealed and POR-15'd everything. Floors look so nice I almost hated putting carpet over...
This thread is worthy of a solid bump. [IMG]
Threw some paint on it over the patina to hide the new metal, for now. I suspect a real paint job is in its future when I run out of other stuff...
Spring to do: Exhaust is next. I have new mid length headers to paint and get on, and then I'm having exhaust built at a shop. Wire moon tach...
New front floor pans, inner and outer rockers, lower rear quarters are in on both sides. My welding sucks, but its solid and its getting covered...
To this point - As someone who's "newer" to traditional hot rodding, this forum can be a a bit unpleasant to folks who are just excited about...
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Another photo of this one, I love it. [img]
It is what it is, I don't really understand the criticism. I get that people don't like patina cars, but it's not like it's fake, and it's moving...
New metal is mocked up on both sides. [img]
Those look much better! Thank you for the tip!
Some pretty in depth surgery happening. New front floors, new inner and outer rockers, new lower rear quarter, and a few braces underneath. The...
At a bare minimum this is getting new rockers and floors. If I get ambitious, maybe a garage paint job. [img]
Broke a rear trans mount, replaced both yesterday. The motor has slowly been shifting down and rear word on the passenger side to the point the...
See this thread, page 25. Looks like banginona40 might be the owner?...
I certainly like my pile of junk better after lowering it and adding the wheels and tires I wanted. [img] [img]
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