The Jalopy Journal
-Wow, that stand is PERFECT!
Thanks guys! $3358.00 is quite steep, but it was exactly what i was looking for.... Guess my A will ride high for a while still...:rolleyes:
So, i got this -29 Model A, with stock mech brakes. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/finally-the-29-barnfind-is-mine.1160762/ While i...
I caught a massive man cold the other day, so i skipped work thursday and friday. After treating it with self pity, old episodes of Fast n’ loud...
I’ve been tinkering with small stuff lately. First off, i fixed the train horn functionality. I found a used fire extinguisher at work, got in...
Had a little paint session today, had to try an idea i’d had for a while; [IMG] Painted the rear wheel arch in the original red yesterday, and...
Been on my favourite Swap meet this weekend, the biggest one in Sweden. Found lots of cool stuff; [IMG] *Upholstery hammer $10 *Old Sweden...
Thanks man! I solved it with a hose, clamps and the angle grinder for now. Going to a ”Ford only” swap meet next saturday, might find a proper...
Babysteps forward; Started stripping down the engine on the ”pretty side”, to mock up lake pipe kit, valve cabinet cover and new intake and carb....
I guess you’re not the only one not liking that mount... ;) Heck, i’m not sure myself but i had to try. My thoughts was to mimic the grille and...
-Oh, yeeeah! The A has passed car inspection with flying colors, and doesn’t EVER has to go back. And i have the documents to prove it... :)...
Mm, yeah. It’s not the end of the story with the jag-engine. I think i’ll go get it soon. Not to put in the A, but i think it’s way to cool...
Here’s my old -64, sold it two years ago. (Wife’s Simca -57 in the background, and our -69 camper.) [IMG]
Sure, it was those guys; https://www.restorationstuff.com
Yesterday was quite a productive day in the garage! I started out finishing welding the grille, and transfer the small loop to hold the hood in...
Me neither, but got to let the inspectors do their thing for the last time before i start fiddeling with the goodies. :D I think the exhaust...
Two expensive boxes has arrived today; One from Vallby Speed Shop, including 1 pcs brand spankin’ new Stromberg 97, a single carb Burns intake...
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That stance is perfect, i’ll try the reversed eye as soon as i have my A pass the last car inspection!
I suppose i’ll give the reversed eyes a try to begin with, even if its said to just lower about an inch or so. I’d easily part from the running...
The new wheels in place... Holy shit, she’s running high! Whats the solution to get a lower stance, but keeping the mech brakes...? Dropped...
Monday update; Got hold of some 6 mm round steel bars and started out welding grille bars. I bought all 8 meters they had in store, but ordered...
Oh my, you guys got the views and roads, that’s for sure... [emoji4] Skickat från min iPhone med H.A.M.B.
Thursday update.... It’s been slow in the garage for a while. Flushed the tank with the garden hose for hours, drained it, put the heating gun in...
Major set back time... I got the latest package in the mail today, including some graphite lining and a new rod for the water pump, hoping i...
Tiny, but oh so important update- The new Firestone white wall tires has arrived from England! 5.50/16 front, 7.00/16 rear. Hopefully the...
-Oh, a fellow Swede! Thank you, kompis. :)
Thanks man! [emoji4]
Oh, yes! Yesterday was my birthday. (I’m really not a fan of b-day celebrations, especially not my own) My wife worked evening, i hadn’t invited...
Thanks! It´s a great project! I haven´t ever had such a great car to start out with, it´s usually weeks of welding rust and fixing brakes and...
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