The Jalopy Journal
Yes I was, I knew most of these places like the driver’s quarter were toast but not to the extent it is. Also pretty impressive despite all the...
Gonna start with baffling the lake style headers first and go from there.
Finally got the SBC back from the machine shop. It’s built to run, 30 over 350 with Comp extreme 282 roller cam, eagle 6” rods, forged pistons,...
Another big step today, finally had the ole girl media blasted and primed. Holy moly!!! She has quite a story to share, once shotgunned, swiss...
Thanks, I like the sheetmetal work but dread the tedious bondo work. Still undecided about paint but leaning towards the vintage looking flat...
Thanks !! It’s not an original idea I know but a time honored recipe for a reason
Thanks Man!!
First fit of the body to frame, good enough to bolt down for the move. Gives me some energy to get moved and finish this...
First progress on the body in many months, passenger door jamb repaired and fitted with new hinges. Feels good to back at it even though it will...
It’s all good fellows, thanks for all the input. Fixed it by drawing the pins in almost flush with the axle and adding an 1/8” lock washer on the...
Haha all good suggestions!!
Thanks for the heads up will keep an eye on this during shake down runs.
Thanks for the heads up on the thru frames.
Thanks, my cap nut measurement is 1 3/8 long and has no lock washer , looks like I can add a washer and if needed buy a set of 1 1/2 cap nuts to...
Ran into this front tire rub issue and would like to get a little knowledge laid on me from the hotrod help line. See the tire clearance vs the...
Maybe a bit of an optical illusion, should have plenty of room for travel. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Running gear paint and assembly in preparation for the first body fitting. Need it to be a roller so I can move it soon. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
It’s been a minute, as everyone says life gets in the way. Big day today as we finally picked up our Rjays chassis. I can’t be any happier with...
Spent the week cleaning up the driver’s door chop lines and some rot on the frame. Wasted the past two days chasing paper thin sheetmetal and...
Thanks! I’ve went from “not sure I can do this “ to “ hold my beer and wheres my cutoff wheel?” In about 16 weeks.
Hope this link works. Check his discounts he offers, may save you some money. https://rjays.com/ I ordered the complete chassis, exactly like the...
Finished the inner Driver’s A pillar. These have bothered me for a while and didn’t like the original trim, so I fabbed a piece that will be...
Quick before and after metal finish. The old sheetmetal sunk pretty hard at the top during welding. Still need to do dolly work to complete before...
2 inch 80 grit roloc with die grinder directly on top of weld bead until flat or almost touching panel metal when sanding, finish with 2 inch 80...
Thanks Gentlemen!
Making some headway on the door jambs and ran out of weld gas. Crappy chop lines , rotted door lock pocket, and butchered B pillar sheetmetal...
Been away from my shop. Little work done on the ole Onion.. cut out some janky and hand fabbed some patch panels. I’m getting a little better at...
Sounds all too familiar Brother!
Inner lip added , welded , metal finished , bondo ready and moving on..[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
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