The Jalopy Journal
The replacement 3.75" crank came in and it was in much better shape. [img] [img]
Received my new pistons and crankshaft for the 383 build. I have to send the crank back though cause there's a scratch on the one of the rod...
Well, some good news. I ordered an Eagle Specialty Products internal balance stroker crankshaft for my 350....
Here's a few pictures of the size on my garage, per RaidMagic's, request and some shots of how the black vette wheels look. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
Well, I got the rear mocked up and hand tightened. The wheels fit nicely and look cool. I've got a bout 1/2" on each side from the fender hitting...
8-) Alright, alright...(in my best Matthew Maconha voice) Progress. Sandblasted the diff cover inside / out and the shock / u-bolt mount....
Thanks! I can't wait to get this thing on the street. The reactions from the vw crowd, hotrods, and street / drag racers will be priceless.
Thanks! I will definitely keep posting. I was just giving him a hard time back. Nothing personal to those in Cali. Some of my family lives in...
Meeeooowwwww....I hear ya' about the meaning of it and whatnot. Texas girlfriend huh? Um hum...yup. She must not be a native to be dating...
I hear ya' Weeks46. I don't mind people voicing their opinion, but it's kinda silly you calling me a FNG, cause title under my user name says so,...
Thanks, I appreciate it.
I see you quickly changed your picture! LOL!
Thanks man!
Thanks for the kind words and actually "getting it". You're true hotrodders.
Am I still really a FNG if I joined 16 months (Jan 08) ago and have frequented this forum a year before joining? I've been a member longer than...
More above. Too many pics for one post. :) Sand blasted the calipers. [img] Took them apart to clean them and found a good bit of...
Thanks for the compliments guys. I have some catching up to do with my posts. I haven't forgot about you guys and I definitely haven't given up...
Thanks for all the kind words!
x2 :D Well, I haven't painted any cars but will be attempting to paint my first car when the time comes. I recently purchased a book called...
Great pictures! It's good to see that the ol' Houston weather didn't keep people from coming out. You might want to blur out the plate numbers though.
Thanks man! I see there's lots of Texans on this board which is great.
Then I capped the front frame ends with some left over 1/8 metal I had laying around. I still need to go back and grind the welds smooth so it'll...
Updates...I've been a busy bee... A few buddies came over and we took the body back off the frame. This time she's sitting on 4 blocks at each...
It's harder to tell when the photo is small, but looks real, not photoshopped.
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