The Jalopy Journal
Thank you to all who helped me with this project by answering my questions. For those of you with any remaining interest: The project is complete...
Thanks orangedog. Removing the glove box is also a thought I had. As usual, however, I have no idea how to do that, so I'd probably have to show...
Thanks Abe. I already have one ordered. I don't think running the new cable through the firewall will be terribly difficult. Detaching the old one...
Thanks Crazy Steve. That's very helpful. I thought the plug might be a screw-in and tried to remove it that way, but now that I know it's a...
Yes, that certainly should be do-able. I'm looking for the best -- read that, "easiest" -- way to complete this project. I started with zero...
I’m hoping someone can tell me whether it’s possible to disconnect the cable of a stock ’56 Fairlane radio antenna from the antenna itself and, if...
I’m looking for a solution to a horn problem. My ’56 Fairlane has non-stock power steering, which means the horn wire can’t be routed in the stock...
Great craftsmanship!
Nice solution Dos Cincos. I really like the colored panel as opposed to the polished aluminum one I ended up with. I don't hate the aluminum, but...
Thanks Jimmy. The reflection you see is much more pronounced in a photo than in real life. That being said, I'm still ambivalent about the...
Thanks again to everyone who advised me on how replace the stock gauges in my '56 Fairlane. It was a fun project, although a bit of work, and...
1st Grumpy, the front of your '56 Club looks like mine, except that you're one step (at least) ahead of me because mine has the hood ornament. I...
Thanks ClayMart. I'd intended to do that, but geriatric memory being what it is, a reminder is always appreciated.
I think I'm finally starting to get the picture, 1st Grumpy. Thanks for hanging in there with me. So, if I understand it correctly, the idea is to...
Thanks so much, 1st Grumpy. The photos are hugely helpful. But now I'm really confused about how the insert is intended to be installed. Does the...
Gentlemen, I've attached a photo of the insert I bought, which is drilled for aftermarket gauges. Although it may not be entirely clear in the...
You guys are terrific. I'm no old hand at this, but I've been doing it long enough to know that very rarely is there an easy solution. I'm willing...
I recently bought a '56 Fairlane Club Sedan that was beautifully restored several owners ago. Almost everything about the car is pristine, but one...
I’ve posted several thank yous to all who commented on my original post, but haven’t really explained my thinking about the issue itself, or...
Stogy, I can't thank you enough for your Photoshop work, your encouragement and your openness to an idea that clearly doesn't resonate with...
First off, to everyone who offered his/her opinion on this question, a sincere thank you. H.A.M.B. is a great forum and to be able to hear the...
Thanks Stogy. Will post a plea on the Photoshop thread. To clarify, are you thinking that wires wouldn't be period-correct on this car,...
I just bought this awesome '56 Fairlane. In a month or so, it will be a couple of inches lower, and I have a list of other mods I'd like to do,...
Just happened onto this thread and wanted to add my experience with Hoffman Companies, specifically AutoLoc. I bought a cheap power window setup...
Thanks, treb11. These are brand new QA1 coil-overs.
Thanks for that comment, Marcosmadness. Frankly, confusion about whether it's unusual to have two shocks adjusted differently to achieve the same...
Yes, I agree with your conclusion, Mr48chev. Thanks for the comment, and I will check the tire pressure.
GREAT idea! I'll do that.
Thanks, Guys. I don't think there's a serious structural issue with the frame. It's a custom job made by a guy I respect out of 3"x 2" steel...
I have a suspension mystery -- or at least a situation that's a mystery to me. Hopefully, it won't be to other members. I have a '27 Model T...
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