The Jalopy Journal
Thanks. Frankly I am probably not going to section it. I would prefer to start with 51 or at least have a 51 Nose. My buddy sent me a Pic of a...
My buddy knows I really like these cars sectioned. He has been prodding me all week. So I did this... [ATTACH] Now I can't unsee it. Lol....
Well, as this project continues to spiral out of control I decided to play with a little AI. This took about 15 min and is closing in on what I'm...
Are you looking for a project and you like the car then you might (as others have suggested) invest in some coaching and a mig welder and have at...
Ok. I'm far to excited about this. Especially when I think about the work that will be involved. I hatched this plan over the winter but...
I try to keep to less than 1/8" of filler. I usually skim panel. Block with 80, guide coat then 180 to remove scratch. Followed by a few touch up...
Thanks. I was wondering if it was worth keeping up. Hopefully i will be able to make more progress soon. I have been doing this long enough to...
Sorry there hasn't been more posts. I have a lot going on and little time. I am going to start picking away at things once I get caught up a...
Took a few min today... we'll an hour and a half, to work on the rear bumper. It was in rough condition. Previously I had shaved the mounting...
Well progress has come to a hault since X-mas. My pup tore her ACC and I have been dealing with that financial burden. [ATTACH] Good news is she...
Couple little parts done. I still plan on making hinges but need to make another set. I'll use the originals painted as a place holder. Also I...
Always the question. My buddy used to call it "My Grandfather's ax" The head has been replaces 2 times and it's had 3 handles but it's still my...
Sand / bead blast Put in the sun or under a heat lamp Apply WD-40 Blasting will leave the white / brighter aluminum look. The wd-40 will turn...
[ATTACH] Little more progress. Awaiting some more material so I can finish up. A little sneak preview: with setback. Bottom of my hinge is...
Thanks, guess we'll see. I'm often unsure of the outcome either in execution or if I will like the outcome. Spent a little time on the mill...
[ATTACH] The beginning of something cool or abject failure.
Well, like a kid at Christmas time molding clips arrived in the mail today. When I got home I couldn't resist mounting the door moldings.[ATTACH]...
I also found some time to clean up the rings and metal finish the dents out in prep of installation. [ATTACH] Couple pics of the difference...
Been spending a few hrs here and there on misc projects on the 50. Stripped the fenders. Found the typical rust i have been finding under the old...
Pair of the last st of the body modification parts came in today. [ATTACH] Stripped one of the fenders before I left for the evening. Did not...
It took about 5-6 hrs but the door moldings are complete. I will measure the 1/4s tomorrow and decide how much longer those will be. [ATTACH]...
Another piece(s) of the puzzle showed up today. While not generally a fan of moldings I was too lazy / ran out of time to fill the holes for the...
Progress has been on a little bit of a hold so recently I have been acquiring missing and needed parts to move forward when ready. One of the...
Agreed. Once I started to just look at the big picture at shows it became a lot more enjoyable. Thank you. Thanks. I will. Things will slow...
Thanks. I have spent most of my career working for and around high end restoration shops (most have won Pebble Beach on multiple occasions) so my...
Thanks. Hopefully next year it will make it on the road. Agreed. Most of the problems are small and only noticeable because im looking for...
[ATTACH]
Thanks. To quote my neighbor "I've seen people pay for worse!" LOL
I wish it were. I'll survive. LOL I adjusted on the other side. Hopefully it will come out better. It's a learning process. As long as i can...
Left side installed. Im a little disappointed with the slight inboard taper of the back pleats. I will lay out the next seat back a little...
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
