The Jalopy Journal
That reminds me of a blue metallic one that's been around a while. Always fancied that one.
New trunk floor made to fit the chassis mods [IMG] [IMG] Modified the seat sub rail section and the seat base to clear the transmission, and...
Thanks, more will be on it's way soon... i hope :)
Thanks, i'm pleased you enjoyed it. I tried to document it just so i could look back and think... shit, that was a lot of effort :) It may not be...
Yeah, i'm liking the sound of it more and more ! Thanks for the kind words, hopefully it'll be a cool car. I'll always be up for suggestions to...
Ha ha, you'll really confuse me if i see some great Hemi coupes ! Surprised you are looking at this, seeing how Pendine is calling. Hope you have...
Thanks !
Glad you found it over here, i chickened out of posting it on the other site just incase it was seen by the wrong eyes ! Yeah certainly jumped up...
Thanks, I do like the before state after the chop, so it should still look good fendered. Really looking forward to seeing it progress some more ;)
Glad you are following along... 'Cause I'm excited to see what happens too ! Somehow the hood is going on as well, including the sides, proper...
Yeah sure am going to run fenders. I love it without, but as they are in great shape it seems a shame not to use them. I think it'll be a little...
Thanks, I'm over the moon with it. I'll have to take time off work when it comes back... Just to sit and look at it :)
In the scheme of trying to keep as much stuff as possible, the fuel tank was one of them. Firewall reversed for more hemi space, apparently that...
Thanks folks, this is certainly the best car i'll ever own !
Rolling, rolling, rolling ! How cool is that picture, wow it looks good on borrowed slicks. Floor alterations and repairs before the body goes...
I've kind of written this year off from going to events as i like going in a proper car ;). Definitely going to Pendine next year, i want to go...
Thanks, that's good to know that i might at least be able to join the VHRA and no, there certainly won't be any discs and radials :D. I realise...
Yeah i know what you mean, the chop is just another chop, but the frame has become something special. There arn't too many A's, with a heavy...
That would be a really great thing to get involved with, racing on the beach, but certainly not this year. I'll have to join the club first......
Originally I contacted Adrian for a rough idea how much it would cost to knock my chassis into shape with the suspension, motor and box installed....
I better not say then how long I waited, I must have caught him at a good time, as it wasn't years ! I'll consider myself extra lucky. I can't...
Yeah they sure do. First time I've had someone work on my cars, I wouldn't hesitate next time, their work is just so good !
Ha ha, a thousand thanks !
Thanks, it sure is looking great as more stuff goes on
This was my effort... a bit of a picture overload ! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/model-a-hemi-and-the-six-inch-chop.969142/
Stainless exhaust time… even make their own mufflers. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Should be nice and quiet… not
Hydraulic drums, this should stop on a dime… well, should be better than before, though it’ll be a bit heavier ! I missed a few junctions and stop...
Ends of the wishbones now used as lower shock mounts [IMG] Also being hidden by the shocks from the rear [IMG] Suspension and steering now...
Yeah, i don't know how they can work on so much stuff, so quickly and do stunning work too !
Thanks ! And thanks to, to Adrian, Don and Harley, they are doing a grand job at Buckland Automotive http://www.bucklandautomotive.com/...
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
