The Jalopy Journal
Appreciate all the replies everyone, some great info and advice. I really do appreciate it. I had an engine guy pull the motor it came with...
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Well, I ordered so many parts yesterday I'm surprised the bank didn't shut my card off. Getting rolling on it soon. Factory fuel tank, factory...
My pile of parts [IMG]
I've lost track of where this thing is at in this thread, but she's basically "done" and back on the road for this season. New updates since I...
Love the '55, legit using that as inspiration and a goal of where I'd like to end up. I am going to keep it simple for now. I'm sure like with my...
Thanks for all of the information guys, I appreciate it. I'll be asking a lot of questions as this is my first "gasser" build. To this point,...
Some questions for you guys to help me stay traditional: I did some digging on here, I don't see much about traditional gasser interiors. I...
I've done some research and digging on this car and I've come up empty handed thus far. It's missing it's cowl tag, and to compound the problem it...
My grandparents in 1955. [IMG]
Fenders are glass. I think the hood is original, as its in rough shape. Passenger door is new, trunk lid is new, front fenders are new, and the...
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I was wondering the same. Its definitely a look dont touch kind of place. haha
Safe to say I've caught the bug from the HAMB and working on/driving my '55 Bel Air. The plans for this are more traditional and a lot nicer....
I live in the area. The Henry Ford Museum. ETA: I should have read the entire thread first. haha...
Thanks a ton guys!
Could someone photo shop on the bel air trim and emblems on my car for me, please? [img]
Thanks! We'll see how to looks with the trim, I think it's going to look cool. I do love how it sits. I bought new tires with wheels to match...
Exhaust is next, then the trim. I'll be using the clips that retain the trim via nut so I can remove it for paint when I get there. Smithy's...
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Man, I dig it. Super cool!
Finished welding in the braces on the underside yesterday, sealed and POR-15'd everything. Floors look so nice I almost hated putting carpet over...
This thread is worthy of a solid bump. [IMG]
Threw some paint on it over the patina to hide the new metal, for now. I suspect a real paint job is in its future when I run out of other stuff...
Spring to do: Exhaust is next. I have new mid length headers to paint and get on, and then I'm having exhaust built at a shop. Wire moon tach...
New front floor pans, inner and outer rockers, lower rear quarters are in on both sides. My welding sucks, but its solid and its getting covered...
To this point - As someone who's "newer" to traditional hot rodding, this forum can be a a bit unpleasant to folks who are just excited about...
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