The Jalopy Journal
Thanks a lot. I hope you get the means to put one together. I’ve had a lot of fun and learned tons on the way. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I sure hope so. Your car is awesome! You and the car would fit in well. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Looks good! Great progress. Will you be dropping the engine in soon? Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I hope so too. I’ve never even heard of the place but it’s closer to home and that’s great. See you there. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I’ll be there. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
[IMG][IMG] Picked the car up from lettering. It looks very good. John McCarty at Outlaw Tees does great work. Super Old School Guy. Still waiting...
Anyone viewing this thread know where I can find a 60’s era electric tach that goes to 10,000 rpm they would be willing to sell? Please let me...
Newer style heads are allowed to make the cars to be able to be built fast by the average guy. If everyone had every part within the engine to be...
[IMG][IMG] Worked over the carbs and had some seat covers made. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Very nice thread! It looks like you’ve been busy. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Boss 354. 3.25 stroke 4.165 bore Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Cleveland heads but with the 8.2 deck 302 block. These won’t be the heads we are using they are just spares for building the headers. Sent from...
[ATTACH] One header completed Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
That’s the idea! I don’t think he’ll want to line up after the new engine is complete. It should be a runner. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Yes, I think it’s really cool how they continued building them over there. I’ve got a sweet spot for the oddball cars. Sent from my iPhone using...
[IMG] This coming weekend we’re hauling the car up to work to get the headers done. And more assembling. We also moved the rear spring mounts to...
[IMG] Been working on buffing the clear back. It’s coming together pretty good Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Yes it comes in handy in many cases. Used the large welding tables to build the frame and ladder bars square. Bansaw to cut the tubing for...
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Thanks. That’s the plan! Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
[IMG][IMG][IMG] Here’s a few updates. Shown is the process of drilling the I beam. Also had to install 5/8 wheel studs in the rear as the 1/2 inch...
It was a custom mixed color by Tamco. It’s a small family owned company but there paint and clear is really good quality stuff. I showed them a...
[IMG] Finished spraying the body. All that’s left to do is the hood and bed panels. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Thanks! It’s a 58 f-100 axle. It was already the right width and the I beam axle just had that cool look. I’m using early ford round back spindles...
Thank you. I hope to see you again. We’ll have the whole crew back again this year. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
[IMG] Started putting some color down. Should have the rest sprayed in a week or two. Then we’re changing how the rear springs and shocks mount...
Thanks. It means a lot. I’ve truly been blessed with the results. And I’ve got a great family behind me. I’m glad to be able to pursue one of my...
Thank you, and yes I look forward to meeting you. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Here’s a promo video I put together. [MEDIA] Check it out or share it with a business that might be interested. I’ll keep y’all updated when we...
At the 9th stop of the Southeast Gassers Association season at Knoxville I ended up making it to the semifinals in the B Gas class. That was our...
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