The Jalopy Journal
I didn't like the top radiator mount that I originally built. The more I looked at it, the more I wanted to change it. I started thinking that the...
I'm subscribed and watching with interest. I also have a 50 Fleetline build thread going on the HAMB.
Wow! Is just me or is anyone else having trouble navigating the pages in this forum? Anyway, after looking at my build page I realize I haven't...
[ATTACH] One more pic. Trying to figure out the wiring for the overhead console
Latest progress. Most of the painting is done in the first picture. The next three show the wiring for my gauges and the installed gauge...
I finally got a little painting done!
Not much to take pictures of lately. I got the engine and trans back in and running. Started the long boring process block sanding and repriming....
Some recent progress. If that's what you want to call it. I pulled the engine and trans to finish the cowl and paint the suspension. Some of that...
Thanks 51Chevy gasser and no, sorry, I don't have that molding.
Looks like your getting a lot done too. I don't have seats yet, your seats look great. So does your engine. My engine is staying a stock TBI. Got...
Been waiting for the rain to stop so I can do a little sand blasting outside. It's been raining for 4-5 days. Last I heard about 6" so far. Did...
Just a couple of pictures of noticeable changes. One is with the wheels I'm thinking of using. the other is the finished trunk floor before final...
Still working on my Fleetline. Been working on things that don't show so much. Traced and marked the wires for my gauges and lights. Pulled the...
As you can see, I got the dash primed finally. Changed temp gauge sending unit to match my new gauges. Tried fitting the in dash A/C- heater from...
Just making sure my gauge cluster still fits. There is also pic showing how I mounted the fuse box from the 88 donor truck. As can be seen, there...
The area where my Fleetline came from the soil is like clay and, when it dries out it is turns into a fine power. Plus it's always windy there....
Checked camera. Found some pics I hadn't uploaded yet. First pic, Decided to trace wires for gauges. Not as bad as it looks. Second pic- Not that...
I'm still working on this project. Haven't been so good with taking pictures. but, here are a few. It finally warmed up enough so I could prime...
I've been following your build. I am working a 50 Fleetline too. It's close to the same build as yours and, I do have build thread on here too....
I finally finished the the hood and primed that and the two fenders. Still have to prime the bottom of the hood and the roof. I'm not sure what to...
My Fleetline was hit almost dead center. Not enough to bend the frame but, it bent the rear bumper and the pan between the the bumper and body...
Thanks stimpy, Don't look at the whole car and the work that needs to be done. Being in denial and only looking at one project at a time kept me...
Progress? I'm glad it's this far!
Thanks Nezzy51. One of the few advantages of living in town is having natural gas to heat with. The price is on the rise for that too but, still a...
Left fender is ready for primer.Started on right fender. Almost identical damage. All four wheel openings look like a PO had used tire...
Update! I've been working on my Fleetline. Doing body work and getting pretty burnt out on it. Finished the left inner door and jamb. Looks like...
The body work seems to never end. There's always one more thing to fix. But, the body work will get done. I shaved my trunk too, installed an...
A little more progress.
Thanks BrerHair. I will. Looks like the weather might cooperate a little this week. It's finally going to be above zero F. most of the week and...
I'm not getting much done these past few weeks. Went to North Dakota to see in-laws, about a 800 mi. round trip. Drove into ND snow storm. The...
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