The Jalopy Journal
The HAMB can actually identify a pulley? Man... that's pretty darn good. How'd you guys do it? Just by sight alone? Did you go by the number?
Oh yeah... Get the Bondo off your exhaust system. Or not. That's okay, it'll come off by itself.
@Ziggster , I think it's natural that you're always going to break through the surrounding primer first before you get the spot of Bondo flat. Cuz...
Wow it looks really great. Seriously. You gotta be proud and I don't blame you. You're not that far from me. I hope to see you and your Merc...
3 years already? Jeez, time's going too fast. Lord, please bless Pat. He was a good friend to all hot rodders. Even to those of us who didn't know...
First things first, of course. Getting the welder was one. And... Other tools and equipment. Fix the compressor. More lights. Shelves. Feed the...
That's right. Give me some elbow room! Thanks, @patsurf :D
I said "jacked up in the rear". Actually, stock height in the rear, lowered in front I think. Beautiful coupe.
Welcome. Anybody who's friends with a '51 Merc is a friend of mine. All the luck.
I also ordered a TIG welder and a plasma cutter. I'm looking at horizontal band saws.
The prospects of me actually building a hot rod just entered the "somewhat feasible" zone. I feel like I have superpowers. [ATTACH]
A static ride height seems even better for some reason. It's dedicated. And more in line with what we would have seen a long time ago.
[ATTACH] Beauties. Every single one. Thank you sir! Can't see as good these days. (cataract surgery Wednesday) I thought the red Deuce Roadster...
See... told you it was a leak at the base of the carb. :D Glad you're getting it fingered out.
Jesus Lord in heaven... Please help Matt.
Hey, I've got something. Made the deal this weekend and picking it up tomorrow. A good, durable, reliable, 250A 200lb transformer Lincoln mig...
Awwwwwww... Good puppy. Yes you are.
There is such a thing as waterborne urethane clear. I understand it's compatible with pretty much everything. But when it comes to automotive...
In the words of my late father... (a father of 10) (sweet tone) "Be nice children... (ominous tone) ... or I'll knock your heads together."
I considered all kinds of rear ends before Bruce and I started planning the QC. But of course I've considered nothing else since. And I don't...
Vacuum leak at the back of the carburetor. Right where you sprayed.
I lost a new friend. Bruce was building the QC for my Coupe. But the good Lord took him. :(
He sure knew QCs. And I enjoyed his enthusiasm. One of the good guys. I'm sad. God bless Bruce.
Bruce was building a magnesium Jones QC for my coupe. I would have been very proud and grateful. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thank you Marty.
:( I've been so worried about him. I called and left messages but no answer back. Dammit. :(
Same with the 440s. Old Dodge motorhomes are cheap. They're low compression, but that just means you can run regular pump gas and it doesn't...
Lots of extremely cool big old V8s. But right now I'm focused on this one. Maybe not often considered. The big block B/RB Mopar wedge engine....
1961 Mercury Comet $1,500 Condition actually looks okay. Thing is, I think some of these ads for cars with prices lower than you would expect are...
Taking note for future reference. I depend on threads such as this to help make decisions. Thank you everyone.
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