The Jalopy Journal
I picked this bumper up and have no real use for it. Would love to see it end up on someones early custom. It's in good shape overall, will need...
This rear end came home and was for a project that I no longer have. It's rough, and what you see is what you get. It doesn't turn, and the...
While I was in the area I also cleaned up the truck lid stop brackets. I know I could have gotten a new set, but these weren’t too bad and...
The passenger side was pretty much the same story. Rinse and repeat. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Both sides of the rear splash pan had rusted out around where the truck lid stop brackets were attached. On the very sides of the panel there was...
XVII. FABTASTIC I was able to get a bit of time in the shop over the last couple of weeks. And made some steady progress forward. One of the...
Well when you say it like that, I'm glad it found me! And yes, I would hate to think of what would have happened to it the "traditionalist"...
Thanks, I'm in north eastern Wisconsin over by Lake Winnebago area.
I couldn't agree more, they are meant to be enjoyed and driven!
Just saw your comment @vtx1800 I hope I can find some of those memories to share!
From the Midwest - Wisconsin. Home sweet home.
@studebaker46 Tom, you are very much correct, it has technically been my assumption on the build date. But hopefully that will be clarified here...
@Chopp'd49 the long wait is over! Something anyway, glad you're enjoying it!
Thanks Jon @carbking you are a wealth of information! I will make a note to revisit the info you provided once I've got some more time under my...
Thanks! Not any barn finds on our own property, plenty of cars in various states though. Restored, needing restoration, drivers, and parts cars....
The rear splash apron where the truck lid stops attach is the next area of repair – finally some fabrication in this project! I feel like I’ve...
The sub frame, frame running gear is all covered in scaly rust and dirt. I do plan on washing it off before treating the rust. But wanted to...
Once the front and rear of the panel were drilled out that left me with the sides. There were 3 screws on each side at the base of the panel...
I pulled the trunk lid in order to get better access to the rumble seat platform – and also because it will need a little rust repair as well....
FLOORED The 2 rear sections of the floor I knew were issues and had bought replacement panels for months ago. Now that we’re getting into the...
RANDOM Some other random bits were removed while the car was in the air; battery ground strap, brake light switch, battery box and exhaust...
BRAKES While the car was on the lift – and at the perfect height, it was time to pull of the rear drums and see what was lurking inside. Well I...
FUEL PUMP One other part that has been dis-assembled is the fuel pump… I’ll need one as long as I’m running the Carter carb, since the carb. Sits...
XVI. Catch up time, some mustard too. TAIL LIGHTS One of many remaining jobs I wanted to do was to finish removing the rest of the wiring...
At Work – not that work Well it’s been a while – and I mean that for me too! Like life usually goes, it’s a balancing act of priorities and the...
Thanks @carbking . Based on the detail you provided (and your user handle) I'd say you know your stuff! I had never seen a choke like this prior...
Thanks @manyolcars I appreciate the positive reinforcement of taking the car in this direction. Some folks that stopped by the shop sort of...
Thanks Nicholas! I appreciate the comments. I love the patina as well. It matches the rest of the car so perfectly. As one would hope since...
XV. Up, Up and Away to (cleaning for) Infinity and Beyond! Now that the car has tires on it. The next stop was the lift. Which we've been...
A couple of days later we started mounting the tires. I learned something interesting when I ordered the inner-tubes. I know the radials that...
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