The Jalopy Journal
Driver's door hung and rough body work complete. Time to change oil, 20 miles in one year. I will be able to increase the mileage next year. Got...
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Mocking up the door windows using stock 32 Ford pieces, I realized I was missing a flange on the front part of the window opening. I think Ford...
Got one for Christmas. Loved it. Kinda got me started
I had a 17" line from the fill port up to the body connected to a breather mounted above and aft of the rear. First time out it filled the...
Sure could, but this way it's main objective is not to blow the seals out of the rear. Just happens to make the servicing a tad easier. It's a...
Remember the Pete & Jakes 32 sedan? Fenderless with a full hood. Anyway that's the color and finish I am going for. No on the orange frame!!
Sounds like what the future will be with my ride. Each nice day gives me new opportunities. Either that or start working on the interior, paint...
Truth be known I never gave a breather a thought. Cleaned, painted, installed, setup, filled and then it hit me. So the breather is an...
Corrected and added to previous entry.
There's a 3/8" pipe plug on top of the banjo housing. Problem up there isn't enough clearance, even for just a vent. Look closely at the second...
Dealt with the quick change vent issue. Found a catch can/ breather assembly. All aluminum,screw off lower half, with an inlet and outlet with a...
The humor in this, is I got my draft notice, when and where to report to the Army. Next day I talked to the Air Force recruiter. The previous week...
Love your work. I did the same battery box idea using an old nicad battery case. I went one step farther, I made wood spacers fastened to the case...
I am a proud Vietnam vent. Did my year at Cam Ranh Bay working on Caribou aircraft, 12 hour shift, 7 days a week. I think I had off on my...
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Warning, when you set the hinge pin in for any reason, make sure the lower hole is lined up or the mirror mount is toast. Pot metal does not like...
Must it be steel??? Just kidding!!!!!
Make that 2 things from a real 32 Ford, door latch mechanisms are original equipment, found on Hamb a few years ago! They were made to last,...
I kinda like the off white look for now. Kinda like the old Ford white idea too! Time will tell
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You are definitely making me feel like I am doing the right thing!!!
Saw the color and completely missed the firewall. I do like that look. Picture the body belly white and bolted to the red oxide frame with black...
I am finishing the build stage on my coupe. I bought a 32 5 w kit from a company R&R Fiberglass. I went with these guys mainly because they hand...
Kinda leans towards brown. Not what I am wanting.
Another thing, I do not plan to show this car! Love the build and just driving around!
Three or four coats, good drying time. Get a towel a give a good rub, and up came a slight shine! That's the look I want. If there's rain in the...
Bet you don't drive that in the rain or snow!! Just the way I like it. Beautiful!!
Found an issue! Need a reservoir/vent for the quick change lube. Found a cool all aluminum catch can for $35.00. Arrived today, nice kit, a few...
Stays primer red also.
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