The Jalopy Journal
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@345winder and japala Thank you guys for the info. I've got a 52 that I wanna chop and really like this one a lot. @345winder VERY nice work on...
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Red steelies and wide whites with spider caps.
I know, I know. Needs paint.
First day out
Got my 52 back!!! I'm happy she's road worthy and running like a champ. Here are a few pics. Still have body work and some other things on the...
Tomorrow's the day my 52 comes home from Summit Rod and Custom. Russ and John got the car road ready and I'm ready to drive it! More updates tomorrow.
@57JoFoMoPar Right now, we're getting the 52 road worthy. Custom work will come down the line and Russ and John will definitely handle that. I've...
The chevy's still with Summit Rod and Custom. Went to the shop this weekend to check everything out. The stance is almost where i want it to be,...
Update: I've had nothing but an excellent experience working with Russ and John at Summit Rod and Custom. Great guys, really knowledgeable about...
Here are a couple pics... the 52 getting picked up, some new suspension and brakes. Thanks to hellcat666 and John at Summit Rod and Custom!
About a month or so ago I got connected with Summit Rod and Custom, in Morristown, NJ. I had a conversation or two with John and Russ and the work...
Shooting for next year to get the 52 in, but the wife and I will be there.
Very happy with my choice of going with Summit Rod and Custom. John's been keeping me updated on the progress. Couldn't be more impressed!
Found a good shop... Summit Rod and Custom. Really good people to deal with! Looking forward to working with them.
Does anyone know of a good, reputable mechanic / shop with reasonable rates? I'd really like to get some work done and help a H.A.M.B.er out!...
Suspension arrived! I went ahead and ordered Porter mufflers as well. Everything i've read about them is GREAT. Now... Any recommendations on...
@Lone Star Mopar: Definitely helps, thank you. I'm with you... an old car should ride like an old car. I went with front and leaf springs...
do i need to get dropped uprights and steering arms for a 2 inch drop? i've heard mixed things?
@fbama73 - that's what i was thinking! i just want to make the smart/right choices.
two quick questions: ok, so i've got a set of coil springs and leaf springs on the way and i'm looking at shocks next. the springs are...
Thanks for the replies and interest. I think we've all got a lot of good things to bring to the table and I definitely think we can all make...
That's the sad part... The cars not seeing the light of day. I'm wanting to focus on the people that want to enjoy their cars and get together...
Chopmerc - good stuff... let me know how I can help. I'll start working through some of the site stuff from my side. (I still love your profile pic)
Thanks or the replies. I thought about the fact that there's not much going on in the NJ/NY area and focusing on the Northeast region is a valid...
Would anyone on the HAMB be interested in / visit / possibly contribute to a good website focused on custom car culture in the NJ/NY area? We'd...
Thanks for the info!
I've been checking out njcarshow.com for a while now and see that the owner of the site is looking to stop managing the site. I've emailed a few...
I'm about ready to get a new set of front and rear springs for the 52 Chevy and found Eaton Detroit Spring. Has anyone used / bought their...
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